Seyma Gungor

I am a qualified Mental Health Counsellor / Psychotherapist, and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). I am also a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). I have an MSc degree in Mental Health Counselling and a B.A. in Psychology from Niagara University, New York. Since moving from the U.S., I have been actively practising in London, UK through providing psychotherapy services for my clients.

I have specialised clinical training and experience in providing counselling treatments for a various mental health problems, behavioural health issues, including addictions. I have provided direct services to clients individually, in groups, in community integration activities, and in the therapeutic milieu. The clientele I have been working with includes adults, children & young adults, and families.

My expertise in mental health primarily includes treatments for a range of mental and behavioural health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal feelings, addictions, substance use issues, and relapse prevention through providing Individual Psychotherapy, Group Psychotherapy, Couples and Family Therapy, Family Psycho-education, Trauma Counselling, and Crisis Intervention. I also have experience in delivering counselling treatment for Dual Diagnosis / Co-occurring Disorders, Anxiety Management, Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Depression Management, Post Traumatic Stress Management, Alcohol or Substance Use Recovery.

My psychotherapy orientation and the intervention techniques that I primarily use are based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Therapy. I also utilise Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) interventions, Mindfulness-based psychotherapy, the Motivational enhancement approach, and Solution-focused therapy depending on the clients' unique needs.

As a therapist, my ultimate goal is to help my clients overcome whatever challenges they may experience in their life. As a mental health professional, I have a strong passion for supporting people to develop an enhanced quality of life and empowering them to become their best selves!