Counsellor profile
Gullu Cicek, BACP
Psychotherapist - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Self esteem
About Gullu
Counsellor Gullu Cicek is a BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered psychotherapist with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting and self-esteem among her main areas. Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.
Gullu describes how family background, culture and personal history shape how people relate to others. She pays attention to patterns people have learned to cope, including behaviour and unconscious responses. In a session she listens for how those patterns affect current relationships and everyday stress.
Her practice invites a steady, collaborative way of working. Conversations focus on understanding what causes recurring difficulties and on small, practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. She helps people talk through relationship tensions, parenting strain and low self-worth, and looks at family-of-origin issues that can repeat over time.
Gullu also works with specific areas such as ageing and geriatric issues, fertility concerns, separation and divorce, and problems linked to attachment and dependency. Communication and control issues, blended family and codependency themes are part of her caseload too. She names antisocial and dependent personality concerns among additional focus areas.
To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. International clients are not accepted at present.
Therapeutic approaches and remote counselling
This therapist describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that look at personal history and how it shapes relationships and patterns. One common method focuses on understanding attachment and how early relationships influence current reactions; this can help with relationship tensions and recurring fears about closeness. Another approach examines family-of-origin and communication patterns. It involves mapping typical interactions and trying small changes in communication to reduce conflict and improve parenting or partnership tasks. Finding the right way of working is part of the first sessions. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then agree how to proceed together. Practical benefits of remote counselling can include fitting sessions around work or family life and making it easier to keep appointments when travel is difficult. The original biography does not state which session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often offer remote sessions that suit quieter surroundings, shorter check-ins, or video conversations when being on camera is appropriate.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Turkish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting and self-esteem alongside other family-related issues.
How would you describe her counselling style?
She uses a collaborative, reflective approach that looks at personal history and family dynamics to understand current patterns.
What is her professional background?
She is a BACP registered psychotherapist and has four years' experience listed in this profile.
Where does she practise?
She works in the United Kingdom and lists the UK as her location.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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