Pinar Cakir , BACP

Pinar Cakir is a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist based in London who brings a thoughtful, relationship-focused approach to her practice. She believes early life experiences and important relationships shape the ways people think, feel, and connect with others, and she uses that understanding to explore patterns that can limit wellbeing.

With five years of clinical experience, she has supported people facing depression, stress and anxiety, LGBT-related concerns, family conflicts, and bereavement. Her work also extends to a range of related challenges including blended family issues, codependency, fertility and aging concerns, and responses to domestic violence and loss.

Pinar places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, working to build trust and openness so thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment. She aims to create a collaborative space where clients are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and to develop more fulfilling ways of living and relating.

She holds BACP, which denotes membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects adherence to recognized professional standards. Pinar offers supportive guidance to help people take the courageous first steps toward change and greater emotional wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Psychodynamic therapy looks at how earlier relationships and life experiences influence current feelings and behavior. It helps people identify recurring patterns, understand emotional responses, and explore underlying causes of anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulty.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on the experience of emotion within close relationships. It helps people and families notice and change unhelpful interaction patterns and build stronger emotional bonds, which can ease grief, family conflict, and attachment-related distress.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports people in accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values. It is useful for managing stress, anxiety, and feelings of emptiness by increasing psychological flexibility.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Pinar collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the focus as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect with licensed professionals from different locations.