Betul Tatar

I am a qualified counsellor and Lecturer in Psychology. I offer counselling sessions in London Bridge, Soho, and online. My approach is integrative, meaning I tailor evidence-based therapies to individual needs by drawing on my knowledge of psychodynamic therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy and mindfulness. I have worked with people experiencing a broad range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety and panic attacks, stress,  OCD, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, past and current, burnout and work-related stress, loss, grief, and bereavement, disordered eating and trauma.

I believe that counselling has the potential to be transformative when experiencing these difficulties. I also believe that counselling is not only reserved for times of distress. It can be a space to navigate life transitions and to gain deeper knowledge of one’s self and values.

I hold a research doctorate (PhD) in Psychology from the University of Glasgow where I studied brief mindfulness-based strategies for regulating food cravings. My academic background allows me to understand and critically evaluate the evidence base for a range of therapies. I then integrate this knowledge into my clinical practice.

I have worked in a range of clinical settings, including charities, university counselling services (University of Oxford, University of Reading), and NHS secondary care (eating disorders). I remain committed to my ongoing professional development. For example, I am currently in the final year of my doctoral training in Counselling Psychology (PsychD) at the University of Roehampton.

My practice is rooted in my commitment to offer a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space that facilitates reduced psychological distress and an enhanced sense of wellbeing. Our work may be more exploratory or solution-focused depending on needs and preferences, yet it will always have an underlying relational emphasis. This may allow us to use our therapeutic relationship as a mirror to understand how you relate to yourself and others.

I offer short-term, long-term, and open-ended counselling, considering the nature of your concerns and needs. I believe that counselling is a collaborative endeavour; we bring together your self-knowledge with my personal and clinical knowledge to generate meaningful understanding, insight and growth.