- Sleep-focused counselling
- Practical coping skills
- English and Turkish
About Atakan
Atakan Karakas is a counsellor who draws on collaborative, evidence-informed approaches to help people sleep better and manage daily stress. She recognises that taking the first step can be hard and meets people with straightforward, respectful support. She works in English and Turkish and practises from the United Kingdom.
She frames therapy around what each person wants to change. Sessions focus on practical skills and steady changes rather than quick fixes. Conversations look at thoughts, routines, relationships and how these affect sleep, mood and energy.
Her practice uses a mix of methods chosen to suit each person. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers tools to shift unhelpful thinking and habits. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice values and take small actions that matter to them. Attachment-based ideas are used to understand relationship patterns that affect rest and wellbeing.
Atakan has seven years of experience and holds NCPS as a credential. She aims to keep sessions clear and manageable for people juggling work, parenting and other demands. Topics she commonly helps with include anxiety, grief, burnout, addictions, relationship difficulties, sleep problems and life transitions.
People can expect a calm, straightforward approach that focuses on what will help day to day. She encourages simple routines, practical skill-building and conversations about how relationships and past experiences shape current problems. The work is paced to fit each person’s needs and life circumstances.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify values and take small meaningful steps; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and routines, and it often includes practical exercises to improve sleep and daily habits. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and sleeping, and it can help people understand patterns that affect intimacy and rest.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will pick methods that suit your needs. That collaborative process helps shape the focus of sessions and the kinds of exercises you take away.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, parenting and travel, and it allows a steady rhythm of check-ins or focused skills practice without commuting. Some people prefer shorter check-ins by audio when they have limited bandwidth or need a quick midweek update, while others like longer sessions for deep discussion and planning. Discussing practical arrangements at the start helps sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Turkish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep difficulties and related issues such as burnout, relationship strain and addictions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical style drawing on approaches like CBT, ACT and attachment-based ideas to change habits and improve rest and coping.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns linked to mood, sleep and life change.
What credentials and region are associated with this counsellor?
She lists NCPS as her credential and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.