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(Taz) Tuba Altintas-Gemmell, BACP

Supportive counsellor for anxiety and relationships

8 years in practice · based in United Kingdom · sessions in English, Turkish · online sessions

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About (Taz)

(Taz) Tuba Altintas-Gemmell is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years' experience. She holds BACP accreditation and speaks English and Turkish. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and helps those coping with trauma, grief and life changes.

Tuba combines practical coaching with talking therapy to help people set and reach manageable goals. She uses a person-centred style that aims to make sessions feel respectful and kind.

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Background and approach

Her approach is warm and direct, with attention to each person’s individual needs. She also works with issues such as addictions, self-harm, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include intimacy concerns, body image, caregiver stress and chronic illness.

Tuba tailors conversations and strategies to the situation presented in each session. Sessions may involve exploring patterns in relationships and emotions, trying simple exercises to reduce anxiety, and setting realistic steps towards change. She draws on attachment-focused ideas and cognitive behavioural techniques when useful, keeping language plain and practical.

Many people find this combination helpful when they need structure alongside emotional support. Tuba aims to create a calm space where people can talk openly without judgement. She encourages small, steady changes and works collaboratively on goals.

Starting therapy can feel daunting, and she focuses on matching the pace to each person’s readiness to change.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships influence current patterns. It helps people understand strong emotions and repeated reactions in relationships and can be useful for intimacy and trust issues.

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The counsellor mirrors concerns and supports the person to find their own solutions, which can help with low self-esteem, grief and coping with life changes.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, uses straightforward techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviours. It often helps with anxiety, low mood and sleep or eating problems by giving simple, practical tools.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn't worked before. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful and realistic.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice exercises in conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being off-camera feels better. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins, written reflections and flexible timing. These options support continuity of care, especially for people who travel, live abroad or have varied schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Tuba help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, and also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centred and warm. Sessions mix listening with practical steps and goal-setting tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in the UK with a broad range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Turkish, and international clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Languages
English, Turkish

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