Hello, my name is Gülem [she/her]. My aim is to offer a warm, non-judgemental space for us to explore your experiences, emotions and what’s important to you. I believe in creating a space where you can feel heard, understood, accepted and met with curiosity. I recognise that feeling safe is an important part of being able to open up, and that building a trusting therapeutic relationship takes time. I hope to work alongside you at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I am currently undertaking a CPCAB accredited Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and am a student member of the BACP. My training is grounded in an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic theories to support a way of working that feels right for you. This means I aim to work collaboratively, focusing on what’s going on for you in the present while exploring how past experiences may continue to shape your life today. I also hold a postgraduate degree in Gender Studies, which has deepened my understanding of how identity, relationships, and wider social contexts can shape our experiences.
As a second-generation immigrant, I bring lived experience of navigating different cultural perspectives, which informs my sensitivity to the ways identity is shaped by our families, communities, and the wider world. I am committed to anti-oppressive values within counselling, holding a strong belief that individuals are the experts in their own lives.
If you’d like to explore whether we’d be a good fit, please feel free to get in touch.
