Banu Kaya

Please get in touch to ask about my current availability for online or in-person counselling in Twickenham.

I’m Banu Kaya, an integrative counsellor and Registered Member of the BACP (MBACP). I offer individual counselling for adults in English and Turkish, online and in person in Twickenham.

You might be feeling anxious, struggling with self-doubt, or trying to find your footing after a loss or a big change. You may be wondering how your relationships, family expectations or cultural background have shaped the way you see yourself. Having moved countries myself, I’m interested in what it can mean to build a life somewhere new while staying connected to where you come from.

I work at a pace that feels manageable for you. We might spend time making sense of what you’re feeling now, noticing patterns in your relationships, or looking at how earlier experiences still affect you. I draw on person-centred and psychodynamic approaches, and we can also explore practical strategies when they feel useful to you.

In our sessions, we can talk through what’s happening in your life and make room for feelings that may be difficult to put into words. If it suits you, we can also use a simple creative exercise, such as drawing a timeline, to explore experiences or notice patterns together.

I welcome adults who are exploring how neurodivergence may shape their experiences at work, at home or in relationships. If you have particular preferences around communication, structure or pace, we can talk about what would help you feel comfortable in sessions.

Türkçe danışmanlık almak isterseniz benimle Türkçe iletişime geçebilirsiniz.

I offer a free 20-minute introductory consultation so we can meet, talk briefly about what’s bringing you to counselling and see whether working together feels right for you. It’s also a chance to ask questions about how I work, fees and availability. You can take some time afterwards to decide.

If we go ahead, our first full session is a chance to talk in more depth about what you’d like support with and what you hope to get from counselling. We’ll go over confidentiality and our working agreement, including fees and cancellations, and make time for any questions. You can share as much as feels comfortable.