Alev Butun, BACP
Alev Butun is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and depression.
About Alev
Alev Butun is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. She works in a respectful, sensitive way and focuses on meeting each person where they are. Alev aims to tailor conversations and plans to fit individual needs and goals.
Her style is practical and person-centred. Sessions begin by listening to the story that brought someone to therapy.
Background and approach
From there she helps people identify small, doable steps to reduce distress and build confidence. She uses gentle questioning and reflective listening to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Alev draws on client-centred therapy to create a supportive space where people lead the pace of work.
She also uses mindfulness techniques to help with anxious thoughts and to build calm in everyday life. Her psychodynamic approach looks at past experiences that continue to affect present feelings and relationships. People come to her for a wide range of concerns, including grief, relationship difficulties, work stress, identity questions and parenting challenges.
She also offers support around addiction, codependency and feelings of emptiness or shame. Alev is used to helping people through life changes and moments of overwhelm. Sessions can be adapted for those who prefer talking, phone calls, or written chat.
She encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t working, and adjusts the approach as needed. The aim is steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 375536 | 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.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Alev works with
Everything Alev lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Alev lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Mindfulness Therapy offers simple exercises to calm the mind and reduce reactivity. In online work these can be taught and practised during a video call or guided in short audio or text exercises. This approach is helpful for anxiety, stress and for building steadier day-to-day routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits best. She discusses goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, and adjusts the plan as the work progresses.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes therapy easier to fit around work, childcare and travel. Phone calls can be used when video is difficult, and messaging can support brief check-ins or reflections between longer sessions. This variety aims to make therapy flexible and accessible while keeping the focus on steady, practical progress.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Alev commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship, grief and career difficulties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and practical, focusing on listening first and then planning steps that fit the individual's life and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alev has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Alev?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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