Besarta Zogaj

In my approach to therapy, I prioritise a client-centred and holistic perspective, taking into account each individual’s unique circumstances, strengths, and needs. I believe in creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and supported. Drawing on my training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Person-Centred Therapy, I adapt my approach to meet each client’s goals and challenges. I work collaboratively, involving clients in setting the direction of therapy and ensuring their values and preferences guide the process. I make use of evidence-based techniques such as cognitive restructuring, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and values-based action planning. These approaches are helpful in addressing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation, and patterns of avoidance or self-criticism. ACT, in particular, supports clients in building psychological flexibility and making choices that align with what matters most to them. I maintain open and honest communication throughout, and place great importance on building a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual respect. I work ethically and sensitively, creating a space where clients feel safe to reflect, explore, and move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Lead Psychologist, (NHS Bolton, Bolton) Counselling Psychologist (Low Secure and Deaf Mental Health), Cygnet Healthcare, Manchester, United Kingdom Counselling Psychologist, Mantra Psikoloji, Istanbul, Turkey Psychotherapist, U Matter Ltd, London, United Kingdom Intern, Youth Re-Autonomy Foundation (TCYOV), Istanbul, Turkey

Neuropsychology – Bournemouth University, UK Clinical Psychology-Bahçeşehir University, Turkey Social Sciences- Mehmet Akif, Kosovo HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologist Extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Beck Institute Training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Trauma-informed approaches General Psychiatric Management for Borderline Personality Disorder – Harvard Medical School Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) – Psychwire Acceptance & Commitment Therapy- Psychwire British Sign Language (BSL) – Signature Levels 101, 102, and 103. University of Oxford- Advanced Certificate in CBT for Insomnia AATBS-Clinical Advances in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Maine Medical Center-Anxiety Disorder APA- Treating Co-Occurring Disorders APA-Ethical Principles of Psychology and Code of Conduct