- Client-Centred approach
- Creative expressive methods
- Cross-cultural focus
About Selim
Selim Guzel is a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist practising in the United Kingdom with three years' clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and self-esteem problems. He also supports those facing emptiness, family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, immigration stresses and questions about life purpose.
He describes his core approach as client-centred, drawing on humanistic person-centred ideas and integrated themes from existential, gestalt and psychodynamic work. Sessions are generally non-directive and collaborative. He aims to respect people’s autonomy while offering a steady, listening presence.
Selim brings creative methods into sessions when helpful. These can include music and lyrics, storytelling or writing, drawing or painting, movement and spoken-word. He uses these tools to help people express feelings that are hard to put into words; the creative options are optional and chosen together.
He pays attention to cross-cultural issues and to how prejudice or discrimination can affect sense of self and belonging. His background growing up in a multicultural context informs this sensitivity and the way he talks about identity and belonging with clients.
People who feel stuck after a life change or who are questioning what comes next often start by talking about what matters and what feels missing. Selim works with individuals to clarify concerns, notice patterns and take practical steps that fit their values and daily life.
To begin, people are invited to use the site matching process and schedule a first session after completing a short questionnaire.
Client-Centred practice and online delivery
Selim uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person in front of him. This method emphasises the individual's perspective, supporting people to make sense of feelings like anxiety, grief or uncertainty and to decide on next steps that fit their life.He also draws on existential and gestalt ideas to look at meaning, choice and present-moment experience. Existential themes help when people are questioning purpose or facing big life changes. Gestalt-influenced work can help bring awareness to patterns in relationships and day-to-day interactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss different ways of working and agree on what feels most useful based on your concerns, goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed formula.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments, reduce travel time and allow for creative tools like writing or music to be shared during sessions. Some formats also suit shorter check-ins or audio-only conversations when video is not needed. Check the booking details for precise choices and scheduling information.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief and self-esteem difficulties, plus related areas such as emptiness, family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns and life purpose.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He practises a client-centred, non-directive approach that draws on humanistic, existential, gestalt and psychodynamic themes to support reflection and personal agency.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of experience working with individuals from a range of backgrounds on the concerns listed above.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
He accepts international clients; check time differences and the site's matching details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; specific pricing is provided through the site.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.