Alev Butun, BACP

Therapeutic approaches and online delivery

Alev uses client-centred therapy to make conversations feel collaborative and respectful. This approach focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own answers and set goals that feel realistic and meaningful.

She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, introducing simple attention and breathing exercises to help manage anxiety, stress and overwhelming emotions. These practices are useful when mood or panic spikes make daily life harder.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to gently explore how earlier experiences influence current feelings and relationship patterns. That perspective can help when people notice repeating difficulties or deep-rooted emotional responses.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process and Alev works with each person to find what fits. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and adjust methods as therapy progresses so the plan stays relevant and helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how work happens. Video calls allow for face-to-face conversation when that helps, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging suit short check-ins or days when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity between sessions.