Ceyda SoyudalBACP

Ceyda Soyudal is a counsellor with 15 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She uses straightforward, compassionate conversation to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self‑esteem and depression. Ceyda speaks English and Turkish and views each person as the expert in their own life story.

She prefers a collaborative way of working. That means listening first, identifying small goals, and building practical steps forward. She supports people who are coping with life changes, parenting pressures, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and intimacy‑related worries.

Ceyda draws on a range of proven approaches. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking and behaviour patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and Narrative Therapy to help people reframe their stories. She also brings mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas into sessions when these fit the person’s goals.

Her background includes work with people navigating multicultural issues, immigration, postpartum depression, ADHD and bipolar challenges, as well as those with autism or intellectual disability. She aims to create a calm, practical space where people can try new ways of coping and communicating.

Ceyda is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She encourages people to take small steps and to pace change so it feels manageable. If someone is thinking about talking therapy, she suggests starting with a short conversation to see if her style feels right.

Therapeutic approaches you can try online

People often benefit from clear, skills‑based approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps people test small behaviour changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for tolerating distress and managing strong emotions, which can be useful for anger, relationship strain and mood instability.

Narrative Therapy invites people to tell their story and to try different perspectives on difficult events. This can help with identity, grief and the impact of trauma by separating the person from the problem and finding new meanings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and to adapt exercises so they fit everyday life. That decision is made together rather than imposed.

If you are interested in online work, please confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around parenting, work and appointments, while some prefer shorter check‑ins by phone or audio for busier days. Ask about the formats available so sessions can be arranged to fit practical needs and routines.