Dilek Bozan

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting and family

About Dilek

Dilek Bozan works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions and a wide range of related issues. She describes counselling as a process towards acceptance of the whole self and focuses on how a person's past and present shape current needs and reactions. Dilek is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and she has six years' experience in the field.

Dilek uses a blend of approaches in sessions. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and make values-led choices. Client-Centred Therapy is used to follow the client's pace and priorities. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps look at patterns in close relationships and the feelings that sit beneath them.

In practical terms she talks through life events, family influences and current stresses to find what is getting in the way. Sessions aim to identify coping strategies and to try out different ways of responding. Dilek also works with issues such as attachment, codependency, abandonment, intimacy difficulties and parenthood stress.

She offers help with anger, self-esteem, career change, grief, hoarding, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue. People who speak English or Turkish can communicate in those languages. International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are based in the United Kingdom.

To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions are provided through a cancellable subscription model.

How her approaches work in online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide on actions that match their values; it is often used for anxiety, stress and life decisions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own priorities and pace, giving time to talk through current stresses and feelings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and the emotions beneath them to clarify recurring conflicts and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and how you respond to different methods, and then agree a plan. This is a collaborative process and can change as the work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you prefer to use English or Turkish, mention this when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements can be made accordingly.

Topics Dilek lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Depression
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Career difficulties
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Control issues
• Dependent personality
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Phobias
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-love
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Internal Family Systems

Questions about Dilek

Does she work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and ongoing worry using talk-based methods.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy among other approaches.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapeutic practitioner.

Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

No. She does not take clients outside the United Kingdom at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Fees vary depending on location and sessions are provided via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.