Dilek Nakiboglu, BACP
BACP-registered humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist
- BACP registered
- Relationship focused
- Accepts international clients
About Dilek Nakiboglu
Dilek Nakiboglu is a BACP-registered humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom, bringing nine years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and many other life challenges. She works from a relational perspective, helping clients explore how early attachments, patterns of relating, and boundary setting influence present-day choices and emotional responses. Dilek encourages people to notice what has been helpful in their lives and to identify behaviours or perspectives they would like to shift in order to move toward their goals and fuller self-expression.
Her approach invites clients to examine the ways defensive coping can keep authentic feelings at bay, and to develop greater awareness of identity, recurring patterns, and obstacles to growth. Therapy with Dilek is offered as an equal therapeutic relationship that values empathy, non-judgemental listening, and genuine human encounter. She welcomes people prepared to engage in the work and who seek a supportive space to build insight and change.
During the initial session Dilek reviews the areas a client wishes to address and takes a concise personal history, including family background, childhood experiences, education, work, significant relationships, and important life events. She also assesses current social supports, health, housing, and work satisfaction to form a clear picture of needs and priorities. When clients choose to continue, sessions are typically held at least once per week. Clients may opt for short-term focused counselling, often around 6 to 12 weeks, or longer term work for deeper exploration.
Dilek holds an MSc in Psychology, a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and CPCAB Level 3 and Level 2 certificates in counselling studies and skills. She provides therapy in English and accepts international clients.
Her approach invites clients to examine the ways defensive coping can keep authentic feelings at bay, and to develop greater awareness of identity, recurring patterns, and obstacles to growth. Therapy with Dilek is offered as an equal therapeutic relationship that values empathy, non-judgemental listening, and genuine human encounter. She welcomes people prepared to engage in the work and who seek a supportive space to build insight and change.
During the initial session Dilek reviews the areas a client wishes to address and takes a concise personal history, including family background, childhood experiences, education, work, significant relationships, and important life events. She also assesses current social supports, health, housing, and work satisfaction to form a clear picture of needs and priorities. When clients choose to continue, sessions are typically held at least once per week. Clients may opt for short-term focused counselling, often around 6 to 12 weeks, or longer term work for deeper exploration.
Dilek holds an MSc in Psychology, a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and CPCAB Level 3 and Level 2 certificates in counselling studies and skills. She provides therapy in English and accepts international clients.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dilek Nakiboglu have?
Dilek Nakiboglu has nine years of experience.
Is Dilek Nakiboglu a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds registration with the BACP.
In which languages does Dilek Nakiboglu provide therapy?
Dilek provides therapy in English.
Where is Dilek Nakiboglu located?
Dilek is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Dilek Nakiboglu as my therapist?
You can work with Dilek through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dilek Nakiboglu work with international clients?
Yes, Dilek works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dilek Nakiboglu cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Dilek Nakiboglu
Attachment-based therapy focuses on how early relationships shape expectations, emotional responses, and patterns in current relationships. It helps people understand connection and separation issues, repair relational ruptures, and build more secure ways of relating.Client-centered therapy is grounded in empathy and non-judgemental listening, offering a respectful, equal therapeutic relationship where clients are supported to explore their own values and find personal solutions. This approach is useful for improving self-esteem, clarity of identity, and decision-making.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify and test unhelpful thoughts and habits, and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and distressing behaviours. It is a structured approach that complements longer term relational work when clients need tools for day-to-day coping.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dilek works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the work as understanding develops.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can meet by video call, take sessions by phone, or engage through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy or changing lives and to maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to deliver meaningful therapeutic work over time.