Filiz Yilmaz, BACP

Filiz Yilmaz is a counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She draws on several models to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and self-esteem struggles. Filiz works in English, Turkish and French and aims to make sessions practical and respectful of cultural differences.

Filiz follows an integrative approach, using attachment ideas to look at early relationship patterns and psychodynamic thinking to uncover recurring life themes. She uses client-centred listening to help people feel heard, and mindfulness practices to build emotional regulation and reduce reactivity.

She pays attention to how emotions show up in the body, and helps people notice and work with physical symptoms like pain, fatigue or tension that relate to stress or unresolved issues. Filiz also supports people during major life changes such as IVF, pregnancy, miscarriage, postpartum, perimenopause and menopause, recognising the unique emotional impact of these stages.

Her work includes support around LGBT matters, family concerns, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, communication and control difficulties. She also addresses issues such as divorce, domestic violence, forgiveness, guilt, immigration stress and impulsivity.

Sessions focus on building self-awareness, practical coping skills and clearer communication. Filiz aims to help people understand patterns, make small changes, and find ways to move forward that fit their life and values.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Filiz uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify their values and take small steps towards a life they find meaningful. ACT often includes simple exercises to notice thoughts and choose actions that match personal goals, which can be helpful for anxiety and stress.

Attachment-Based Therapy is another thread in her work and focuses on understanding early relationship patterns. This approach can help people recognise why they repeat certain interaction styles and work on building different ways of relating.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Filiz treats this as a collaborative effort. She will discuss your needs and preferences, try things out, and adjust the focus as you learn what helps most for your situation.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare and daily routines, and can reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and flexibility for people balancing medical appointments, fertility treatment or caregiving responsibilities.