Alev Butun , BACP

Alev Butun is a UK-licensed therapist with six years of professional experience and is accredited by the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, challenges with motivation, struggles with self-esteem and confidence, and episodes of depression. Her practice centers on respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care that recognizes each person's dignity and individual story.

Alev emphasizes a tailored approach, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit the specific needs and goals of each client rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. She values collaboration and aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore change at a pace that feels manageable. Alev acknowledges that reaching out for help requires courage and positions herself as a steady ally throughout the process of pursuing a more fulfilling and happier life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Alev draws on client-centered therapy to place the client's experience at the heart of the work, offering empathic listening and support that helps people clarify their values and decide on next steps. This approach is especially useful for those seeking greater self-understanding and confidence.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy practices that teach present-moment awareness and techniques for managing stress and anxiety. Mindfulness can help reduce reactivity and bring steadier focus to daily challenges.

Finally, Alev uses psychodynamic therapy to explore how past experiences and patterns influence current feelings and relationships, which can be helpful for addressing deeper issues such as trauma, repeated relational patterns, or long-standing emotional difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Alev works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time so the work remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone and options for live chat or text-based messaging allow people to engage from home or elsewhere. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life shifts, and access licensed professionals and therapists regardless of local constraints.