Esra Kuscu , BACP, NCPS

Esra Kuscu is a counselling psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom with six years of professional experience supporting people through difficult life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and anger, as well as self-esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She also attends to related areas such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, communication problems and blended family dynamics.

Esra holds professional credentials with BACP and NCPS - BACP indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and NCPS is an accreditation in counselling and psychotherapy. Her clinical practice draws on established therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), adapting techniques to the needs of each person she works with.

She aims to create a supportive, empathetic environment where people can feel heard and collaborate on realistic goals. In an initial session Esra typically explores reasons for seeking therapy, gathers relevant background information and co-develops a clear plan for moving forward. With mutual agreement she may offer practical exercises and resources between sessions to help build lasting coping skills and promote gradual, sustainable change. Esra provides therapy in English and Turkish and works with clients internationally.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online support

Esra draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns; CBT is practical and often used for anxiety, depression and stress-related difficulties. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a targeted method for processing distressing memories and reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic experiences. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she integrates, focusing on values-based action and developing psychological flexibility to live a meaningful life despite difficult thoughts or feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Esra works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly tailor methods and blend techniques so clients receive an individualised plan rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking flexibility and accessibility. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support can be provided via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations while working with a therapist who adapts their approach for remote delivery.