Atakan Karakas, NCPS
Compassionate UK therapist supporting personal strengths
- Strengths-focused care
- Support through change
- Encouraging first steps
About Atakan Karakas
Atakan Karakas, NCPS, is licensed in the United Kingdom and brings five years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She approaches each person with the view that they are the expert on their own life, and she seeks to help clients discover and use their existing strengths to meet the challenges they face.
Beginning therapy often takes courage, and Atakan acknowledges that first step with warmth and respect. She aims to create a collaborative, supportive space where clients can explore concerns at their own pace while developing practical ways to move forward. Her NCPS credential indicates professional training and preparation in counselling and psychotherapy, which informs a reflective and person-centered practice.
Atakan is committed to guiding people through transitions and difficulties with empathy, practical tools, and a focus on each client’s goals. She celebrates the act of starting therapy and remains dedicated to supporting clients as they build resilience and make meaningful changes.
Beginning therapy often takes courage, and Atakan acknowledges that first step with warmth and respect. She aims to create a collaborative, supportive space where clients can explore concerns at their own pace while developing practical ways to move forward. Her NCPS credential indicates professional training and preparation in counselling and psychotherapy, which informs a reflective and person-centered practice.
Atakan is committed to guiding people through transitions and difficulties with empathy, practical tools, and a focus on each client’s goals. She celebrates the act of starting therapy and remains dedicated to supporting clients as they build resilience and make meaningful changes.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Atakan Karakas have?
Atakan Karakas has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Atakan Karakas a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the NCPS credential, a professional qualification indicating training in counselling and psychotherapy.
In which languages does Atakan Karakas provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Turkish.
Where is Atakan Karakas located?
She is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Atakan Karakas as my therapist?
You can work with Atakan Karakas through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Atakan Karakas work with international clients?
Yes, Atakan Karakas works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Atakan Karakas cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most and develop actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns formed in early relationships to understand current relational difficulties and improve connection, making it helpful for attachment issues, intimacy concerns, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s perspective, supporting self-exploration and personal growth in a nonjudgmental way.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will tailor sessions and combine techniques as appropriate, drawing on registered professionals' approaches to support the client’s progress.
Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and the ability to connect from different locations. Sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that fits their life while maintaining continuity of care and accessible support.