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Pinar Cakir Psychodynamic Counsellor London E8Pinar Cakir:

Psychodynamic Counsellor (BPC, BACP)

Hello, welcome to my profile. My name is Pinar Cakir and I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor.

Starting therapy can be daunting, even more so deciding the ‘right’ therapist’. I hope that my bio can be of help to you. I genuinely believe that if you are reading this now, you have the courage and strength to look for help and face the issues that trouble you.

I can provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore and work through them together.

Some of the areas I work with, but not limited to, are depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, gender identity, racial and cultural issues, and sexuality.

I invite clients from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, races, identities, religions, disabilities, sexuality, age and gender.

 

How it works:
My aim is to help you create a ‘thinking space’ where we can look at your thoughts and behavioural patterns, which will eventually give you the insight to make better life choices and experience life with its all flavours rather than feeling taken over by the past.

At the centre of my approach lies the quality of the therapeutic relationship we will build in our work. I work within the psychodynamic model, which means that I believe our early experiences in life impact us significantly and contribute to who we are.

This way of working allows us to see the powerful connections between the past and present. If you feel arrested by the past, therapy can give you the opportunity to experience a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Sessions are not structured, which means you decide what to bring into the therapy to work with.

We meet once weekly for 50 minutes. I provide a 20-minute free consultation call to see if we can work together.

Please feel free to get in touch with me if you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them.

 

Qualifications and Experience:
I am fully accredited by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and registered with the British Association for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BACP).

I work part-time at Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre, which is a pioneering charity offering intercultural therapy in over 20 languages from diverse cultural communities.

 

***If you require more information and guidance about therapy, please use the contact form at the bottom of this page.***

Pinar Cakir – Working Hours

Friday – 08:00 – 13:00

Saturday – 08:00 – 15:00

Contact Details

Pinar Cakir, Psychodynamic Counsellor, can be reached using the following:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.cakirtherapy.com

Offers client Sessions In Languages Other Than English

– Turkish.

Clients Pinar Cakir Works With

Client Issues Pinar Deals With

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Relationships

Exploring feelings about current & past relationships, or relationships in general.

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Body Image Issues

A negative or unhealthy body image can be distressing in your daily life.

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Bullying

A repeated characteristic pattern of behaviour directed towards it's victims.

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Codependency

Overcome control issues, low self-esteem, poor boundaries & ‘saviour’ mentality.

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Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Overcoming extreme emotional issues.

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Sexual Orientation (LGBTQIA+)

Helping you support your gender, romantic or sexual identity issues.

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Motivation

Helping you set and achieve the goals that are important to you.

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Low Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

Explore the roots of your low self-esteem issues & address your current symptoms.

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Gender Identity Issues

Giving you a safe space to explore & express your feelings without judgement.

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Sex & Intimacy Issues

Addressing sexual & intimacy issues to make your sex life more pleasurable.

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Anger Management

Managing the symptoms of your anger issues & controlling your reactions.

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Trauma

Helping you to talk openly & receive support about your traumatic experience.

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Childhood Trauma & PTSD

Helping overcome ongoing adverse events experienced as a child.

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Domestic & Emotional Abuse

Mental and Emotional Abuse is the deliberate & unethical misuse of power.

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Work & Family Conflict Issues

Seeking resolution through short-term goal-oriented forms of counselling.

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Stress, Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression

Help wellbeing & day-to-day functioning.

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Loneliness

Explores the emotional & psychological issues that might lead to isolation.

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Life Transitions

Dealing with important changes or adjustments in your life that impact you.

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Bipolar & Mood Disorders

Managing your symptoms & helping you to let go of internalised stigma.

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Chronic Pain & Illness

Preventing a detriment to the physical & psychological well-being of the sufferer

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Helping you to rebuild a sense of safety.

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Attachment-Based Issues

Identifying past attachment patterns & developing new healthier attachment skills.

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Bereavement, Grief & Loss

Supporting you through grief & adjusting to a new life.

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Sexuality & Sexual Health

Helping you deal with the psychological aspects of sexual health & wellbeing.

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Pregnancy Loss

Helping express & process emotions in a supportive & non-judgemental space.

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Career Counselling & Coaching

Offering people guidance with choosing, building or changing their career path.

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Cultural Issues of Identity & Belonging

Helping cultural identity & diversity issues.

Therapy Modalities Pinar uses With Clients

Training and Qualifications

– BA Counselling Psychology, Bogazici University

– MSc Clinical& Health Psychology Bangor University

– PGDip Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, Enfield Counselling and Psychotherapy Service

– 1-year Foundation Degree in Group Work at IGA

Previous Therapeutic Experience

– I work at Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre as a therapist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Should I Seek Therapy?

Many people, new to this type of help, believe that they need to be suffering from “mental illness” or serious “psychological problems”, or be in crisis in order for therapy and counselling to be appropriate for them. This is a common misconception; anyone can benefit from therapy when it comes to helping you deal with your personal feelings and problems, make positive changes in your life, and understand yourself better.

So what is therapy and counselling? If you’re new to this world then the first steps can sometimes be the most difficult. Therapy can be a very effective treatment for a whole range of personal problems covering areas from physical and emotional problems, different types of behavioural disorders, through to human sexuality issues and a host of wellbeing and complementary therapy techniques.

Any problem you have that is causing you concern, anxiety or distress is a valid and appropriate reason to reach out and find a therapist and talk to them about it. Far from something to be ashamed of, acknowledging your vulnerability and asking for help is a sign of maturity and strength.

If you feel that you have a desire and are committed to making changes in your life in order to overcome your current problems and achieve more long-term satisfaction, psychological wellbeing and personal fulfilment, then you are ready to seek therapy. We are here to help you work through a wide range of therapy issues that might be troubling you.

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For therapy to be effective, there must be unconditional trust built between you and your therapist, and this relies on a shared understanding of confidentiality. It applies to the outside world as well: it is standard practice for therapists not to acknowledge their clients if they run into them outside of the therapy rooms in order to help protect their client’s confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy for more information.

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Talking about your thoughts and feelings with a supportive therapist can often make you feel better and help you face your problems. It feels good to be listened to and to know that someone cares about you and wants to help. It is important that you find a therapist with whom you feel comfortable and can build a trusting relationship to help you make positive changes in your life.

But how do you know what type of therapy is right for you? Taking the first steps in finding the right therapist can be the biggest hurdle for newcomers, so we have made it easy. Simply fill out the form below in confidence, and one of our fully qualified referral therapists can work with you to make sure you connect with the right practitioner and receive the correct therapy and counselling services you require.

Our practitioners deal with a wide range of therapy issues using different types of therapy modalities tailored for the types of clients we work with. We also cater for people who are beset with financial difficulties, offering them services ranging from low-cost therapy and reduced rate therapy, to working with seasoned, qualified and accredited talking therapists.