Selim Guzel , BACP

Selim Guzel is an integrative creative psychotherapist working in the United Kingdom with three years of clinical experience. He holds an MSc - a Master of Science degree - and is accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), reflecting his professional training and commitment to established counselling standards.

His core approach is rooted in humanistic, person-centered practice, integrated with existential, Gestalt and psychodynamic themes. Selim has worked with people from a range of backgrounds on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, low self-esteem and challenges related to identity and belonging. He places particular sensitivity on multicultural concerns, immigration and fatherhood issues, and the emotional impacts of prejudice and isolation.

He describes his therapeutic stance as warm, genuine and non-directive, emphasising respect for autonomy and the collaborative nature of the therapeutic relationship. Drawing on his MSc background, Selim can incorporate creative expressive methods - including music and lyrics, storytelling and writing, drawing and painting, embodiment and movement, and poetry or spoken-word - as optional tools to help clients access feelings that words alone may not capture. His work supports both people seeking deeper self-understanding and those looking for relief from specific difficulties, with an emphasis on building self-agency and a more fulfilling life.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapeutic Support

Client-Centered Therapy - Selim works from a person-centered stance that emphasizes empathy, acceptance and collaboration. This approach focuses on the client's own experience and strengths, helping with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and questions of identity by creating space for self-directed growth.

Creative expressive methods - Drawing on his MSc training, Selim can introduce optional creative tools like music, writing, drawing or movement to access emotions that can be hard to express in words. These methods can be useful when exploring grief, family-of-origin concerns, shame or a sense of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Selim collaborates with each person to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the pace and style of therapy as the work unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy is relevant and meaningful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to connect across distances. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and effective for their situation.