Ilkay Alici

BACP · United Kingdom

Compassionate, practical support for difficult life moments

Experience

14 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English, Turkish

Session type

Online only

About Ilkay

Ilkay Alici supports people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, anxiety, stress, addictions and low self-esteem. She also helps with intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career concerns, mood disorders including bipolar and depression, and challenges such as ADHD and compassion fatigue. Ilkay speaks English and Turkish and works with clients from the United Kingdom and internationally.

Her style is warm and steady. Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth.

Background and approach

She focuses on what is happening now and on small steps that can make daily life easier. Sessions are conversational and rooted in the needs the client brings. Ilkay uses Client-Centred Therapy to build a trusting working relationship, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice and regulate difficult feelings.

These approaches are combined in ways that match each person’s goals and preferences. She has 14 years of experience and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That membership is shown as BACP in her credentials.

Ilkay trained at masters level in psychology and psychotherapy and brings that background into session work. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. People can expect collaborative planning, clear steps between meetings, and attention to everyday challenges like sleep, work stress and parenting demands.

What Ilkay works with

Primary focus

Also works with

How Ilkay works

Client-Centred Therapy

Listed by Ilkay among the ways they work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Listed by Ilkay among the ways they work.

Mindfulness Therapy

Listed by Ilkay among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

How Ilkay’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy is about building a trusting, non-judgemental working relationship. The person’s own priorities guide the work and the therapist reflects and supports rather than directs, which helps when exploring relationships and self-worth.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood and tackle behaviours such as compulsions or avoidance.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices so people can notice difficult feelings without being overwhelmed. It can help with stress, sleep difficulties and emotional regulation in everyday life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Ilkay will work collaboratively to agree what feels useful, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Goals and preferences guide those choices so therapy remains practical and person-centred.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful when discussion benefits from face-to-face interaction, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and brief check-ins suit live chat or messaging. These options offer flexibility for busy schedules, quieter surroundings, and regular support without travel.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Ilkay commonly help with?

Ilkay supports people with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, stress, addictions and self-esteem problems, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She takes a warm, conversational and practical approach that focuses on daily life. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps that help with immediate problems.

What is her professional background?

She has 14 years of clinical experience and holds an MSc in psychology and psychotherapy. That experience informs how she plans and structures sessions.

What credentials and location are listed for Ilkay?

Ilkay is a member of the BACP, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.

What session formats are offered online?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as formats for online work.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.