Selim Guzel, BACP

Selim Guzel is an integrative creative psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom. He holds an MSc, a Master of Science degree, and is accredited by the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. His work is rooted in humanistic, person-centred principles and draws on themes from existential, Gestalt and psychodynamic approaches to offer a flexible, client-focused practice.

Selim has experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and grief, and he pays careful attention to cross-cultural factors in therapy. Speaking from his own multicultural background, he recognises how challenging it can be to navigate identity and belonging when the world offers little space for an authentic self. That sensitivity informs his approach to multicultural concerns, immigration-related issues, fatherhood and family-of-origin matters, men's issues, shame and guilt, and loneliness.

His therapeutic style is warm, genuine and non-directive, aimed at supporting autonomy and self-agency rather than imposing an expert-led solution. He does not endorse one-size-fits-all labels and seeks to meet each person where they are in a collaborative therapeutic alliance. Selim also brings creative methods into sessions when useful, offering optional ways to explore feelings through music and lyrics, storytelling or writing, drawing and painting, movement and embodiment, or poetry and spoken-word. These tools are intended for expression rather than aesthetics.

Whether someone is seeking deeper self-understanding, relief from a difficult experience, or an empathic listening presence as a preventative measure, Selim offers supportive therapy and encourages those ready to reach out to begin the process.

Client-Centered and Creative Approaches for Online Therapy

Selim practices from a client-centered, humanistic framework that prioritises empathy, acceptance and the client’s own experience. This approach is non-directive and focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship so individuals can explore stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and identity concerns at their own pace.

He also integrates creative, expressive methods into therapy when appropriate. These optional tools - such as music and lyrics, storytelling or writing, drawing and painting, movement and poetry - offer alternative ways to access and process emotion when words alone feel limited, and can be helpful for grief, self-understanding and cultural or identity-related work.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Selim works collaboratively with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. He supports clients in deciding whether a conversational, exploratory or creatively framed route will serve their aims.

Online therapy with Selim is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility around scheduling and makes it possible for people in different locations to engage in ongoing therapy. These options help maintain continuity of care and allow clients to choose formats that suit their comfort and lifestyle.