Atakan Karakas, NCPS

Atakan Karakas is a licensed therapist based in the United Kingdom who holds NCPS, a professional credential in counselling and psychotherapy. With 7 years of professional experience, she works from a strengths-based perspective and trusts that people bring important knowledge and resources from their own lives to the therapeutic process. She emphasizes clients as the experts of their stories and seeks to build on existing skills to address challenges and reach goals.

Beginning therapy often takes courage, and Atakan acknowledges that first step with encouragement and respect. She aims to collaborate with each person to define clear, achievable goals and to support steady progress through practical strategies and empathetic guidance. Those who choose to work with her can expect a supportive, respectful approach focused on their needs and values.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Atakan Karakas draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while focusing on actions that align with their values - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and how those early experiences shape current connections, which can help with relationship challenges, grief, and intimacy-related issues. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s own perspective and creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s goals lead the pace and direction of therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the process - Atakan works collaboratively with each individual to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts her approach as the work unfolds. Online sessions make that collaboration flexible and accessible; licensed professionals can meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so therapy can fit into varied schedules and circumstances. This flexibility supports ongoing engagement and makes it easier for people to receive consistent support from a therapist who meets their needs.