Seyma Gungor, BACP
Experienced counsellor using Narrative approach
Details
| Name | Seyma Gungor |
|---|---|
| Credentials | BACP |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Registered with | BACP |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Turkish |
| Years in practice | 5 |
About Seyma
Seyma Gungor is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on Narrative and client-centred approaches to help people make sense of difficult experiences. She uses simple, conversational talk in sessions to explore patterns, values and stories that shape daily life. Seyma works in English and Turkish and brings five years of professional experience to her practice.
Seyma aims to create sessions where people can speak honestly about stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strain.
Background and approach
She also supports those coping with grief, addiction issues, bipolar symptoms, sleep problems and career concerns. Conversations are guided to uncover how life events, attachment and meaning influence current difficulties. Her background includes a Master of Science in Mental Health Counselling and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Niagara University, New York.
She is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, listed as BACP. Since relocating from the United States she has practised in the UK and supported clients in individual and group settings. In sessions Seyma mixes Narrative ideas with attachment-based thinking and cognitive techniques when they suit the client.
She pays attention to interpersonal patterns and to practical changes that can be tried between meetings. The aim is to help people build clearer choices and more manageable routines. Seyma offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging.
Her approach is collaborative - she helps people decide which methods and pace feel right for their goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Seyma works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Seyma among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Seyma directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Seyma directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Therapeutic approaches suited to online counselling
Seyma draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. Narrative work looks at how events are organised into personal stories and supports people to find alternative, more helpful interpretations. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to examine how early bonds shape current reactions and relationship patterns; this can be useful for intimacy issues, abandonment concerns and repeated conflict. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person in front of the counsellor, offering empathic listening and space for people to steer the pace and topics of sessions.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Seyma will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide whether narrative exploration, attachment-focused work or client-centred listening best fits the issue and the client’s comfort level.
Online therapy via video, phone, live chat or text messaging makes it easier to fit counselling into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a simple check-in, and text-based messaging or live chat suit shorter reflections or people who prefer not to use a camera. These options increase flexibility and make it straightforward to continue work between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What issues can Seyma help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns plus grief, addictions and sleep problems. Additional focuses include parenting strain, body image, chronic illness and attachment difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines Narrative thinking with client-centred care and cognitive techniques. Sessions emphasise talking through personal stories, spotting patterns and trying practical changes.
What is her professional background?
She holds an MSc in Mental Health Counselling and a BA in Psychology from Niagara University, New York, and has five years of clinical experience.
Where is Seyma based and how is she accredited?
She practises in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and she accepts international clients for online work.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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