Canse Karatas (MBACP) , BACP

Canse Karatas (MBACP) is a therapist based in the United Kingdom who supports people working through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem concerns and a wide range of life challenges. With a background in clinical psychology and postgraduate training in counselling and psychotherapy, she combines humanistic, relational and psychodynamic influences with creative, holistic methods to help clients process emotions and move toward meaningful change.

She has 12 years of experience working across community mental health services, inpatient settings and crisis intervention, and has supported people with complex presentations including personality-related issues, dissociation, eating and food-related concerns, addictions, bipolar conditions and grief. Canse emphasises depth alongside empathy, helping clients break overwhelming issues into manageable steps, confront fears and pursue practical goals while honouring individual differences and cultural background.

Canse is a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy - MBACP - which indicates professional membership with that national body. She also holds an Enhanced DBS and maintains professional insurance. English is her first language and she is accepting new and international clients. Messages are typically answered within 24 to 48 hours on weekdays, and she offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit varied needs and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Canse Karatas

Canse draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses - this approach helps people understand connection needs, repair difficulties and build more secure ways of relating. She also uses client-centered therapy, offering a non-judgmental, empathic therapeutic stance that prioritises the client's experience and supports self-directed growth. Mindfulness therapy is included to help clients develop present-moment awareness and coping skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Canse collaborates with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time so therapy remains tailored and practical, working together to set aims and review progress.

Online therapy with Canse is offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without travel, helping people stay connected to therapy through life changes and busy routines.