Selim Guzel, BACP

Selim Guzel is an integrative, creative psychotherapist practicing in the United Kingdom. He holds an MSc, which is a Master of Science degree, and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), reflecting his professional training and adherence to recognised standards.

His work is rooted in a humanistic, person-centred philosophy - often described as client-centered therapy - and he draws on themes from existential, Gestalt and psychodynamic perspectives to tailor support to each person. He has three years of experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and challenges to self-esteem. He also works with issues such as emptiness, fatherhood concerns, family of origin matters, multicultural and immigration-related concerns, isolation and social anxiety, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.

Selim offers a warm, genuine and non-directive style that prioritises individual autonomy and the therapeutic alliance. He places strong emphasis on cultural sensitivity and understands the complexities of identity and belonging that can arise from multicultural backgrounds. He rejects one-size-fits-all approaches and seeks to meet each person where they are, collaborating to clarify aims and next steps.

With an MSc background that includes creative art-based methods, Selim can incorporate optional expressive tools such as music and lyrics, storytelling and writing, drawing and painting, embodiment and movement, or poetry and spoken word to help access feeling and meaning when words alone are not enough. His practice supports people seeking deeper self-understanding, relief from difficult experiences, or simply an empathic listening presence as they work toward greater well-being.

Client-Centered Care and Online Access

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an accepting, non-judgmental space where the person’s experience is central. The therapist offers empathy, genuine regard and support while helping the individual explore feelings, values and decisions - an approach well suited to issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns and questions of identity.

In addition, Selim incorporates creative expressive methods drawn from his training, using optional tools like storytelling, writing, music or movement to help people access emotions that can be difficult to name. These expressive techniques can complement talk-based work and are useful when words alone feel limiting.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Selim works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the balance between reflective conversation and creative exploration as therapy unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support people in different locations, and offer flexible ways to engage with registered professionals. These options enable ongoing work that adapts to changing schedules and needs while preserving the collaborative nature of therapy.