Seyma Gungor , BACP

Seyma Gungor is a psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who brings clinical training and a client-focused approach to her work. She holds an MSc in Mental Health Counselling and a B.A. in Psychology from Niagara University in New York, and she is a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). She is also listed as a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the American Counseling Association (ACA).

Seyma practised in the United States before relocating to London, where she has provided psychotherapy to adults, children, young people and families across individual, group and community settings. Over her career she has worked with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions and co-occurring disorders, and she has experience with serious mental illness and post-traumatic stress.

Her clinical orientation emphasises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and person-centred methods, and she also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, mindfulness-informed approaches, motivational enhancement and solution-focused strategies to match each person’s needs. Seyma adapts interventions for long-term and short-term work and offers therapy in person, by telephone and online, tailoring her practice to the goals and circumstances of those she supports.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Seyma often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to manage symptoms such as anxiety and depression. She also works from a client-centred framework, which focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s own goals and experiences guide the pace and direction of therapy. Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relationship patterns and early connections are central to a person’s difficulties - it helps explore how past bonds influence present relationships and emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Seyma works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. This means methods can be adapted over time as work progresses and priorities change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain regular contact and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations, supporting continuity of care and practical access to treatment.