Ilkay Alici, BACP
Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and Abuse
- Grief
- +19 more
About Ilkay
Ilkay Alici is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings 14 years of experience to her work. Ilkay speaks English and Turkish and accepts international clients for online sessions.
She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Ilkay also supports clients dealing with addiction, parenting strain, self-esteem and career-related issues.
Background and approach
Her practice covers a wide range of emotional and life challenges so people can find practical steps forward. In sessions she uses a calm, person-focused approach. Conversations are led by the client’s goals and pace.
Practical tools from cognitive behavioural therapy are offered where useful to change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping. The emphasis is on simple, repeatable methods clients can use between sessions.
Ilkay draws on client-centred principles to build trust and openness. She offers appointments by video call, phone, live chat and text-based messaging. The service operates via a subscription model which can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
Registration
| 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.
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 Ilkay works with
Everything Ilkay lists, 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
Approaches Ilkay lists
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Online support
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. The therapist and client work together to spot unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes. This is often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping. These exercises are short and can be practised between sessions to support daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ilkay will discuss which methods suit a person’s needs, goals and preferences and adapt the work as things change. Decisions about approach are made together so the work fits the client’s situation.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a quicker check-in with less bandwidth needed. Live chat or text-based messaging suits brief updates, reflective writing or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the therapeutic relationship consistent.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Ilkay help with?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, trauma and relationship issues, plus areas like addiction, parenting strain and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Work is client-centred and calm, with conversations shaped by the individual’s goals and pace. Practical exercises are offered when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Ilkay has 14 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer online?
Appointments are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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