Aysem Mehmet

Professional Profile

Working through life's challenges is something we all experience and can leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to cope. Asking for support during those times is more common than you might think, it's also an important step towards personal growth. In my practice, I provide a non-judgmental space where we can explore and work through your unique journey.

Together we'll understand the causes of these challenges and work out what is keeping you feeling stuck. We'll look at your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours to help us explore how you can respond to situations in a more helpful way. With the right knowledge and strategies, you can experience a life with less stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.

Our minds have a huge influence on us. We need to take care of them just like any other part of our body.

I am experienced in supporting adults dealing with mood and anxiety problems. I offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. CBT isn't just talking therapy; it's also about doing. Together we will set goals and work through strategies tailored to your needs. We will work together across 8-20 sessions.

Common problems I help people with include depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) amongst other common mental health difficulties. I have experience in adapting therapy for people with learning needs and neurodiversity.

I also offer Behavioural Couples Therapy. This is a collaborative approach for individuals in committed relationships, addressing common mental health challenges together with their partners. It aims to foster the healthiest and most positive relationships. 
Through Behavioural Couples Therapy, partners learn how to support one another in coping with depression and anxiety, develop and enhance coping strategies, and address relationship concerns related to anxiety and depression.

I am dedicated to empowering individuals to not just manage their difficulties but also thrive in life. If you are motivated and keen to understand the patterns you are in, then we can work together to develop coping skills and make changes so that your difficulties impact less on your daily life and allow you to move forward and live the life you want.

I abide by the professional and ethical standards laid down by the BABCP and I have full professional indemnity and current DBS clearance.