Ayse Hazir

There can be many different reasons for seeking therapy. Sometimes we find it difficult to cope with our inner voice/voices, and sometimes everything seems to be going well in our lives, but we may unexpectedly develop a phobia. At other times, life may lose its joy for us, and nothing brings us pleasure. There can be many reasons, and essentially, living with ourselves has become difficult, leading us to develop different strategies to cope. While these strategies (such as addictions, workaholism, and compulsions being the most common examples) may initially be effective, they can start to harm us over time. Why has this happened? Everyone has different starting points/reasons. We will together explore and make meaning.

If you are reading this profile of mine right now, it means you have your own valid reasons, and this reason is unique — completely special to you. Just like our fingerprints, each of us perceives and experiences life differently. As your therapist, I will approach you with a completely unique approach, without drawing any parallels to anyone else and without ever judging you.

As we walk this path together, my preference will be to work face-to-face, but when travel issues, journeys, etc. arise, we will also be able to meet online, ensuring the continuity of therapy. Our sessions will be weekly, on the same day and time, and will last 50 minutes. I also have available slots at a reduced rate for students which is £40 per session up to 12 sessions. 

I completed my undergraduate education at Istanbul's Boğaziçi University. I did my psychotherapy training and master's degree at Regent's University in London. After completing the first two years of my training in "Integrative Psychotherapy," I focused on "Existential Psychotherapy" in my final year.

During my Integrative Psychotherapy training, I got trained on the Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Person-Centered Therapy, and Transactional Analysis schools. In my sessions with clients, I draw upon all of these approaches depending on the needs. The relationship I build with my client and the issues we focus on guide me in this process.

We will have an initial phone session before starting/deciding to work together.