Counsellor profile
Alev Butun, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred approach
- Mindfulness therapy
- Psychodynamic work
About Alev
Alev Butun is a counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with eight years of experience. She works with people in the United Kingdom on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions focus on practical conversation and longer-term patterns that affect day-to-day life.
She draws on client-centred methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop moment-to-moment awareness and coping skills. Psychodynamic ideas are offered to look at recurring feelings and relationship patterns that can underlie current problems.
Alev uses straightforward language in sessions. She helps people talk through issues like relationship problems, grief, parenting strain, workplace pressure and feelings of emptiness or guilt. She also works with concerns such as addictions, immigration-related stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens, reflects, and offers ways to practice different responses between sessions. The emphasis is on noticing small changes that can make daily life easier and more manageable.
Sessions are arranged through the site process. Clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first appointment. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Approaches used in online counselling
Alev offers client-centred work that keeps the conversation focused on what matters to the person. This approach aims to help someone feel understood and to encourage clearer decision-making about next steps.She also uses mindfulness methods to build simple awareness practices. These are practical exercises people can use to reduce overwhelm and manage anxiety in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options with the client and agree together which methods to try based on the person’s goals and preferences. Therapy is framed as a collaborative process rather than a fixed prescription.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit them around work, childcare or travel. Online appointments can make it easier to join from different locations, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a tight schedule. Registered or accredited professionals often adapt pacing and techniques so sessions work well through remote conversation.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and grief issues, plus related concerns such as addictions and immigration stress.
How would she describe her way of working?
Her style uses client-centred listening alongside mindfulness exercises and psychodynamic thinking to understand recurring patterns and immediate coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life difficulties.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works with people in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the site lists the current pricing details.
How do I begin if I want to meet her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.