Esra Kuscu, BACP, NCPS

Esra Kuscu is a counselling psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom who offers a warm, professional approach to help people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and a wide range of life changes. With six years of clinical experience, she combines practical therapeutic skills with an emphasis on building resilience and improving everyday functioning.

She works from an integrative perspective that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These methods are used to tailor care to each person’s situation, whether the focus is on managing emotions, processing difficult memories, improving communication, or developing coping strategies.

Her listed credentials include BACP and NCPS - BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS denotes accreditation with a national counselling and psychotherapy body. Esra is able to work with clients in English and Turkish and accepts international clients, offering flexible appointment types to suit different needs.

During the first session she gathers background information, clarifies reasons for seeking therapy, and collaborates with the client to establish a clear plan for moving forward. The length and frequency of therapy depend on individual goals, with some clients benefiting from shorter packages and others choosing longer-term support. Between sessions she may suggest mutually agreed tasks and exercises to help build practical skills and promote lasting wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Esra Kuscu draws on evidence-informed approaches to support different kinds of challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping strategies. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured method used to help process and reduce the intensity of distressing memories and trauma-related reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports clients to find their own solutions and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Esra works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or connect from different locations. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling, allow continued contact between sessions when helpful, and make it possible to access licensed professionals and therapists even when in-person care is not convenient.