Mehtap "May" Cigdem, PACFA

Mehtap "May" Cigdem is credentialed in Australia and brings ten years of professional experience supporting people who feel overwhelmed or are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or parenting challenges. She holds PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia), a professional credential that reflects training and membership in an Australian psychotherapy and counselling association. Mehtap offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, develop insight, and work toward practical change.

Working collaboratively, she helps clients identify patterns, build new coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience. Mehtap tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs, focusing on clear goals and tools that can be used in daily life. Her style balances empathetic listening with structured support to help clients make steady progress.

Mehtap encourages an empowered mindset and supports clients through the steps needed to create a more fulfilling life. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and remains a steady guide and advocate throughout the therapeutic journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Mehtap often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to identify actions that align with their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and building psychological flexibility. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationship experiences shape current patterns in close connections - it can help with relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for each person’s pace, helping clients find their own insights and strengths when facing grief, life transitions, or relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Mehtap works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts methods as the work unfolds to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure the treatment aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy with Mehtap is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and life transitions. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and allow ongoing care even when in-person meetings are not possible.