Aysegul Ozen, BACP

Aysegul Ozen is a counsellor with three years of practice in the United Kingdom and a BACP credential. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low motivation and self-esteem, and the life changes that can feel overwhelming. She emphasises a compassionate, kind presence in sessions and encourages people to build on their existing strengths as they work towards change.

Her earlier career spans over 15 years in multinational companies and international roles, supported by a Bachelor of Science in Food Engineering and a Master of Business Administration. That varied background shaped a practical, down-to-earth approach to supporting people through transitions and career questions.

She first began working in mental health through volunteering with families with young children and through mentoring teenage students. Those experiences informed a focus on resilience, self-confidence and practical coping skills that people can use in daily life.

Clients can expect a supportive collaboration that values their perspective and goals. The therapist invites people to reflect on what matters most to them and to try new ways of coping with feelings such as emptiness, guilt, grief or the sense of being stuck.

Outside of counselling she enjoys yoga, cycling and nature walks. She describes her own journey into counselling as a continuing process of learning and change, and she aims to walk alongside people as they work through midlife questions, multicultural concerns and parenting strains.

Therapeutic approaches and online working together

Aysegul draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change and practical skills. One approach emphasises identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and low mood; this helps people notice how thinking habits affect feelings and behaviour. Another approach she uses centres on building everyday coping strategies and routines, which can help with stress, compassion fatigue and motivation challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options with each person and adapt methods to fit their goals, experience and preferences. This makes the process collaborative and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make accessing a counsellor from a different region simpler, which is helpful for international clients. Confirm the exact session formats when you arrange your first appointment so you know what to expect.