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UKCP registered Psychotherapist & Researcher

Our Founder: Ayhan Alman

Originally from Germany, I moved to London in 2010. I have also spent two years living and working in Marbella, Spain, where I provided psychotherapy to English and German-speaking communities. In 2022, I returned to the UK to focus on research.

Hello and welcome. I’m Ayhan, and I’m glad you’re here to learn a bit about me. In a world that often feels fast-paced and overwhelming, I’m dedicated to creating a space where authenticity and connection are central. My passion for psychotherapy comes from a deep curiosity about the human experience, and I’m committed to supporting people like you through life’s challenges. What sets me apart is not only my comprehensive five-year MSc degree in psychotherapy but also my commitment to truly understanding each person I work with.

Since 2014, I’ve gained valuable experience through placements in the voluntary sector and the NHS, and since 2017, I’ve been practicing privately. My work has included co-editing Queering Gestalt Therapy and authoring A Practical Guide To Trauma-Sensitive Research, reflecting my commitment to advancing the fields of psychotherapy and research.

Outside of work, I enjoy simple pleasures like walks in nature, learning the piano, and revisiting my love for DJing, now purely for the joy of creating music.


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Academic Qualifications

  • MSc Gestalt Psychotherapy – Middlesex University, London
  • MA Digital Arts – University of the Arts, London
  • Post-Graduate Diploma Contemporary Trauma Practice – Relational Change, Oxford
  • Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapeutic Counselling – Metanoia, London
  • Clinical Diploma Gestalt Psychotherapy – Metanoia, London

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Continuous Professional Development

  • Professional Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy – CICS, Herts
  • Certificate in Contemporary Intimate Partner Therapy – CICS, Herts
  • Diagnosis, Assessment & Pharmacological Treatment of Adults with ADHD – UKAAN, London
  • Understanding ADHD: Current Research and Practice – King’s College London
  • Understanding Autism – University of Kent
  • The Utilisation of EMDR (and IFS) in Eating Disorders – EMDR Association Sussex & Pam Virdi
  • Certificate in Couples Counselling – The Cherished Family Project, Birmingham
  • Part 1, 2 & 3 EMDR Europe Standard Accredited Training – EMDR Academy, Roehampton
  • Delivering Psychotherapy & EMDR Online – EMDR Academy & EMDR Association
  • Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching – AoEC, London
  • Certificate in Humanistic Counselling – Gestalt Centre, London
  • Foundation in Performance/Acting – Arts Ed, London

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Publications & Workshops

  • A Practical Guide To Trauma-Sensitive Research: Integrating Trauma-Informed Frameworks into the Qualitative Research Lifecycle – Published by Routledge, London
  • Queering Gestalt Therapy: An Anthology on Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity in Psychotherapy – Published by Routledge, London
  • Embracing Gender Euphoria: We are not alone! – GPTI Conference, Nottingham
  • Beyond Words: Embracing the Awkward Silence – UKAGP Conference, Nottingham

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Professional Accreditation/Memberships


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