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Pinar Cakir, BACP

Psychodynamic counsellor for anxiety and stress

5 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Pinar

Pinar Cakir is a counsellor who draws on psychodynamic ideas to help people understand how past experiences shape today's feelings and relationships. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, LGBT concerns and family difficulties. Pinar presents herself in a calm, straightforward way and aims to make early steps in therapy feel manageable.

In sessions she encourages open conversation about thoughts and emotions. That often starts by noticing patterns that repeat in relationships or in moments of distress.

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Background and approach

She uses a mix of approaches to respond to what each person brings, including accepted techniques that focus on values and practical change. Pinar has five years of experience and holds accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She sees clients based in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients who want to work in English.

Her background includes helping with bereavement, family problems, gender dysphoria, fertility concerns, first responder issues and a range of personality and interpersonal difficulties. Her aim is to build a trusting working relationship so people feel able to talk freely. Sessions are intended to be a place to untangle difficult feelings and try out new ways of coping.

People often come for help with specific problems such as anxiety or for longer term reflection about life patterns. Pinar offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. She invites prospective clients to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions that fit their schedule.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Pinar blends psychodynamic work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide online sessions. Psychodynamic work looks at how earlier relationships shape present feelings and helps name repeating patterns that cause distress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on recognising and working with strong emotions to improve how people relate to themselves and others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Pinar will discuss goals and preferences at the start and adapt methods as progress unfolds. She aims to match technique to the person's needs, combining reflection about life history with practical steps for everyday coping.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different routines and needs. Video calls let people work face to face when that is helpful, phone sessions require less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging make brief check-ins and ongoing support easier to fit into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity and try out therapeutic work without long travel times.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Pinar works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and LGBT related issues. She also supports people facing family problems and a range of other life challenges listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She primarily uses psychodynamic ideas alongside client-centred and solution-focused work. That means she explores past patterns while also helping people find practical steps for change.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of experience working with adults on emotional and relational concerns. Her caseload has included bereavement, first responder issues and gender dysphoria among other areas.
Where is the counsellor based and what credential does she hold?
She is based in the United Kingdom and is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients who can work in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary by location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Languages
English

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