Ilkay Alici, BACP
Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and trauma.
About Ilkay
Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist who supports people with relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and trauma. She helps with stress, grief, parenting challenges and problems with intimacy. Ilkay also works with concerns such as addiction, body image, ADHD and career-related strain.
She speaks English and Turkish and practises in the United Kingdom as a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Ilkay takes a straightforward and compassionate approach.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most right now. She listens without judgement and helps clients find practical ways to cope. Conversations aim to be clear and paced to the client’s needs.
Her work draws on client-centred ideas to prioritise the person’s own goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change day-to-day patterns. Mindfulness methods help with staying present and managing overwhelming feelings.
Over 14 years she has supported people through grief, abuse, chronic stress and relationship strain. She also addresses issues around adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress and chronic illness. Ilkay adapts methods to each person rather than using the same plan for everyone.
Sessions can be arranged in several online formats, and she accepts international clients. Initial contact starts with a short questionnaire to match needs, then scheduling is arranged according to availability. Her goal is practical support for real life problems, given at a steady, manageable pace.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 397134 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ilkay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Ways of working Ilkay names
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How her approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their goals at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows the client’s pace, helping them make sense of feelings and find their own solutions. This approach suits people who want empathic listening and space to decide the next steps.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build new, healthier habits. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce overwhelm and improve focus. It supports coping with strong emotions and helps clients stay present during difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match the client’s needs, goals and preferences. Plans are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made, so the approach can change over time.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people meet face to face when travel is difficult. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to access therapy from different locations and schedules, while keeping the focus on steady, practical work.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Ilkay help with?
Ilkay supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, stress, anxiety, depression and addictions among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She follows a warm, client-centred style that focuses on what the person wants to change and uses practical techniques to help reach those goals.
What background and experience does she have?
Ilkay has 14 years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy across a range of concerns.
What professional registration does she hold and where does she practise?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Ilkay?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.