Atakan Karakas, NCPS
Bilingual UK therapist for stress and trauma
- NCPS credential
- English and Turkish
- International sessions available
About Atakan Karakas
Atakan Karakas is a UK-licensed therapist who brings seven years of professional experience and holds the NCPS credential, a recognized professional counseling credential. She approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be used to meet present challenges. Atakan works with people across a wide range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, grief, depression and bipolar conditions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, as well as life transitions, career concerns, parenting challenges, eating and sleeping difficulties, and intimacy-related issues.
She also offers support for more specific focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care experiences, aging and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image and self-esteem struggles, and communication or commitment difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and Turkish to serve a diverse client base. Atakan recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage and she aims to create a respectful, strengths-based environment that helps clients identify goals, explore options, and build practical skills for coping and growth.
She also offers support for more specific focus areas such as attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care experiences, aging and caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, body image and self-esteem struggles, and communication or commitment difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and Turkish to serve a diverse client base. Atakan recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy often takes courage and she aims to create a respectful, strengths-based environment that helps clients identify goals, explore options, and build practical skills for coping and growth.
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 licensed therapist?
Yes, holds these credentials: NCPS. License details were not provided.
In which languages does Atakan Karakas provide therapy?
Atakan Karakas provides therapy in English and Turkish.
Where is Atakan Karakas located?
Atakan Karakas is located 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 canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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
Atakan integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor work to each person's needs. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed actions even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present - it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating that stem from early relationships and can help with intimacy, relationship difficulties, abandonment concerns, and attachment issues. CBT is a practical, skills-oriented approach that looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and supports problem-solving for anxiety, depression, addictions, and eating or sleeping problems.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Atakan works with clients to identify goals, consider what methods feel most relevant, and adapt techniques over time so therapy fits the individual's preferences and needs. Therapists and licensed professionals often blend approaches to match each person's situation.
Online therapy with Atakan is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access consistent care from the United Kingdom or abroad, accommodate busy lives, and maintain ongoing support between in-depth sessions.