- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- CBT techniques
About (Taz)
(Taz) Tuba Altintas-Gemmell is a BACP-registered counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of practice. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and addictive behaviours. She also supports people with self-esteem, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating problems, and the practical pressures of career and life transitions.
She blends talking therapy with goal-focused coaching when clients want clearer steps forward. Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques to help people understand patterns and try different ways of responding. Sessions are conducted in English and Turkish.
Tuba has experience supporting people facing complex situations such as chronic illness, caregiving strain, neurodiversity, and issues around kink and alternative sexual culture. She also mentions work with ADHD, compassion fatigue and bereavement, and offers relationship-focused interventions when needed.
Her style emphasises respectful dialogue and practical planning. Clients who want to set and track achievable goals may find the coaching elements useful. The biography notes use of expressive methods such as art and sand work alongside talk-based approaches when appropriate.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; fees vary by location. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment via the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches work online
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships. It helps people notice how past relationships shape current responses and aims to build different ways of connecting and repairing when conflicts arise. Client-centred therapy centres on the person’s own priorities. The counsellor listens, reflects and helps people clarify what matters to them and what they want to change. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and uses practical exercises to test new ways of responding; it is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, try things out and adapt methods to suit goals and preferences. That collaborative stance helps shape a plan that blends talking, coaching and practical exercises where helpful.
Please confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins around study or work commitments. It can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when bandwidth is limited, which can help sessions fit into everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Turkish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief and addictive behaviours, among other issues listed in her profile.
How would she work with someone feeling lost after university?
She combines client-centred conversation with coaching to set practical goals and explore next steps for career, study or identity concerns.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience and describes work across therapy and life coaching, including support for self-harm, substance misuse and relationship counselling.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients, as stated in her profile.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; costs vary depending on location.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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