Pinar Cakir, BACP
Pinar Cakir is a psychodynamic counsellor who focuses on how past relationships shape present feelings and behaviour.
- Stress & Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- +3 more
About Pinar
Pinar Cakir is a psychodynamic counsellor who focuses on how past relationships shape present feelings and behaviour. She uses conversation and reflection to help people understand why they react as they do. Pinar aims to build a steady working relationship so clients feel listened to and understood.
She has five years of experience supporting people with depression, stress and anxiety. She also helps those facing grief, family conflict and issues linked to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Background and approach
Pinar works with additional concerns such as codependency, domestic violence, fertility worries and difficulties related to ageing. In sessions she encourages open conversation about thoughts and feelings. The approach is collaborative - clients talk about what matters to them and Pinar helps make sense of patterns that keep causing pain.
She pays attention to early relationships and how they echo in current life. Practical goals are part of the work alongside exploring deeper themes. She draws on other approaches to match each person’s needs, including short-term goal-focused strategies when useful.
The aim is to leave people with clearer choices and more helpful ways of relating. Pinar works in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English. She accepts international clients and supports people from diverse backgrounds.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she aims to make starting therapy straightforward and respectful.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 403942 | July 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 Pinar works with
Everything Pinar lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Somatization
- Visually impaired
- Young adult issues
Approaches Pinar lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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
Client-centred work places the person’s experience at the heart of therapy. Online video or phone sessions give space for a calm, non-judgemental conversation where the counsellor follows the client’s pace and priorities. Solution-focused techniques are used when people want shorter-term goals and practical steps for immediate problems like stress or low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss different ways of working and agree what fits the client’s needs, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision and can change over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a problem. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, journalling support or when someone prefers written reflection. These options add flexibility and make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Pinar help with?
Pinar supports people experiencing depression, stress and anxiety. She also helps with grief, family conflict, LGBT matters and several related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her main approach is psychodynamic counselling, which looks at how past relationships shape current feelings. She combines this with client-centred listening and goal-focused techniques when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational issues.
What credentials and location information are available?
Pinar holds BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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