Ilkay Alici, BACP
Experienced UK therapist for relationships and trauma
- Relationship support
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT and mindfulness
About Ilkay Alici
Ilkay Alici is an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with 14 years of professional practice. She holds an MSc Psych - a Master of Science in Psychology - and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), reflecting formal training and professional affiliation. Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns, from relationship and intimacy issues to trauma and abuse, grief and loss, parenting challenges, addiction, stress, anxiety, mood conditions and coping with life changes.
Ilkay works with individuals and couples to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where difficult feelings and complex histories can be explored. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, aimed at helping people understand patterns, build stronger connections, and find practical ways to improve day-to-day wellbeing. She also supports clients dealing with a wide spectrum of additional issues, including attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency and attention-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and her experience includes working with diverse backgrounds and international clients. Ilkay’s style balances empathy with clear therapeutic direction, helping clients move toward greater balance, meaning and resilience in their personal and relational lives.
Ilkay works with individuals and couples to create a compassionate, non-judgemental space where difficult feelings and complex histories can be explored. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, aimed at helping people understand patterns, build stronger connections, and find practical ways to improve day-to-day wellbeing. She also supports clients dealing with a wide spectrum of additional issues, including attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency and attention-related challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and her experience includes working with diverse backgrounds and international clients. Ilkay’s style balances empathy with clear therapeutic direction, helping clients move toward greater balance, meaning and resilience in their personal and relational lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ilkay Alici have?
Ilkay Alici has 14 years of clinical experience.
Is Ilkay Alici a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds BACP credentials - membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), indicating professional affiliation and adherence to that organisation's standards.
In which languages does Ilkay Alici provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English and Turkish.
Where is Ilkay Alici located?
Ilkay Alici is located in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Ilkay Alici as my therapist?
Clients can work with Ilkay Alici through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ilkay Alici work with international clients?
Yes, Ilkay Alici works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ilkay Alici cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and 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 to help match with the therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Ilkay Alici uses client-centered therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of the work - this approach focuses on empathy, active listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship that helps people feel understood and supported in exploring personal concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach - it involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by teaching present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that can help with anxiety, rumination and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ilkay will work with each person to assess needs, preferences and goals and then tailor sessions so the therapeutic style fits the individual or couple rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy around work, family and time zone differences. These options improve accessibility and allow ongoing therapeutic work even when in-person meetings are not possible.