Dilek Nakiboglu, BACP

Dilek Nakiboglu is a humanistic counsellor and psychotherapist with a background in psychology and a focus on relationships, attachment, and personal growth. She believes that how people relate to others shapes their view of the world, and she works with clients to explore patterns, boundaries, and the ways defensive behaviors can pull them away from their genuine feelings. By helping clients recognise what has been helpful and what they would like to change, she supports growth toward the person they wish to become.

Her practice emphasises a respectful, equal therapeutic relationship. She offers empathy, non-judgemental listening, and a genuine encounter that aims to create a space where people can explore identity, patterns, and obstacles that limit their potential. Dilek encourages clients who are willing to commit and engage in the process, welcoming people from every walk of life.

Initial sessions focus on the areas the client wants to address, with a brief personal history covering family, childhood, work, significant relationships, and important life events. She also assesses the client’s social network, health, and satisfaction with housing and work to build a clear picture of current needs. If both decide to work together, sessions are ideally held at least once per week. There is no fixed commitment to a set number of sessions; clients may choose short-term counselling of around 6-12 weeks for focused goals or longer-term work for deeper exploration.

Dilek holds an MSc in Psychology from the University of East London, a BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and CPCAB Level 3 and Level 2 certificates in counselling. She is registered with BACP - a UK professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists - and brings nine years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dilek often draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. This approach looks at attachment styles and helps people understand relationship dynamics, boundary setting, and struggles with intimacy or abandonment. She also uses client-centered therapy, which places the client’s experience at the heart of the work - the therapist offers empathic listening and acceptance to help clients clarify their values, sense of identity, and direction. In addition, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is used when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and to develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful coping patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-time decision. Dilek works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as work progresses so sessions remain relevant and useful.

Online therapy with Dilek offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow clients to connect from different locations, and provide multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and practical needs. Registered professionals can use these formats to offer consistent, ongoing support tailored to each person.