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Pinar Cakir, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
5 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefDepression

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Pinar Cakir uses psychodynamic ideas to guide conversations about how past experiences shape present feelings and relationships. She draws on a range of approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and LGBT concerns. Pinar presents herself in a calm, straightforward way and aims to build a steady therapeutic relationship over time.

Her approach pays attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. Sessions look at memories, repeating feelings and everyday reactions to understand what keeps difficulties going.

Background and approach

She balances deeper exploration with practical steps when people need clearer coping tools. Pinar also works with family-related strains, including blended family issues and family of origin concerns. Additional focus areas include fertility challenges, bereavement, first responder stress and problems linked to dependency or codependency.

She is experienced with issues such as gender dysphoria, hoarding and hearing impairment concerns. She holds BACP accreditation, which indicates professional registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Pinar has five years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom and offers support in English.

She accepts international clients and provides sessions remotely. Clients can expect a respectful, non-judgemental space where feelings and worries are named and untangled. Conversations are collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

The intention is not only to understand difficulties but to help people take manageable steps towards change.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Pinar commonly blends psychodynamic work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Psychodynamic work looks at how early relationships and memories influence current feelings and reactions, which can help untangle ongoing patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and on choosing actions that match personal values. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a warm, non-judgemental relationship and simple empathy to help people feel heard and understood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Pinar will talk through what matters to the client and try methods that fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means the focus can shift from deeper exploration to more practical coping skills as needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quick check-in and text messaging supports short updates or reflection between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, family or travel.
What types of problems does Pinar work with?
Pinar supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and LGBT concerns. She also focuses on family problems, fertility issues, first responder stress and related life difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a psychodynamic perspective alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That mix helps people explore past patterns while learning practical ways to cope now.
What is her background and experience?
Pinar has five years of experience working in the United Kingdom. Her practice combines longer-term exploration with short-term, solution-focused work when appropriate.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She works from the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Pinar offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a therapy pathway with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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