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Most people search for answers outside themselves. But the answers are usually already within us — we simply need the right conditions to hear them.

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Fidan Abdullayeva

CBT · EMDR

Evidence-based practice

Online · Worldwide

CBT · EMDR in training

EN · RU · TR

Fully confidential

About me

You don't have to figure it out alone

I'm Fidan — a clinical psychologist in training who approaches every person with genuine curiosity and a belief that the right conversation, at the right time, can change everything.

I hold a BSc and MSc in Psychology from the University of Sussex and am currently training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). My work is trauma-informed and evidence-based — but the direction is always yours. I conduct all of this work in English, Russian, and Turkish.

Over the past 3 years I've supported children and adults with trauma, neurodiversity, and complex mental health needs across residential, community, and outpatient settings. That experience shaped how I show up: with patience, depth, and without judgment. I work with neurodivergent clients and adapt to how you think and communicate — not the other way around. I work in English, Russian, and Turkish.

I work with

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practiceAnxiety disordersPanic disorder & agoraphobiaSpecific phobiasRelationships & attachment patternsIdentity & sense of selfSelf-worth & boundariesLife transitions & changeDepression & loss of motivationTrauma & PTSD

The approach

What is CBT?

In practice

Common distortions

Four everyday situations and the distorted thinking that can quietly shape how we feel and act.

Credentials

Education & qualifications

Degrees

Bachelor's Degree

BSc (Hons) Psychology

University of Sussex — School of Psychology

Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) · 2019 – 2023

Master's Degree

MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology & Mental Health

University of Sussex — School of Psychology

Distinction · 2025 – 2026

POEM BDT Modül 1 — Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi

POEM Psikoloji

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care + Care Certificate Standards (1–15)

Reed Courses / IOMH

Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People

Tes / YoungMinds · CPD Certified

Child Exploitation

Tes / NWG · CPD Certified · Safeguarding

Child Protection

Tes / Kidscape · CPD Certified · Safeguarding

Equality and Diversity

Tes · CPD Certified

Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability & Autism — Part 1

NHS / Health Education England · e-Learning for Healthcare

ZSA Suicide Awareness Training

Zero Suicide Alliance / Mersey Cares NHS

Handling Difficult Situations — Caring for Yourself and Others with Compassion

NHSE e-Learning for Healthcare

How it works

Four steps to getting started

1

Free intro call

A brief 30-minute conversation — no pressure, just to get to know each other and see if this feels like the right space for you.

2

Assessment & formulation

Across the first 1–2 sessions we make sense of what you're bringing, set goals together, and build a therapy plan tailored to you.

3

Therapy sessions

Weekly, structured 50-minute sessions. Each one builds on the last, with concrete tools and home practice between meetings.

4

Closure & consolidation

As you reach your goals, sessions gradually space out. Follow-up consolidation sessions are offered at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Book a session

Ready to begin?
Let's talk.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. The first session is simply a conversation — an opportunity to see if this feels like the right space for you.

All sessions take place online via Zoom. You can attend from anywhere in the world. Sessions are conducted in English, Russian, or Turkish — your choice.

Get in touch

Email

fidan.psych@gmail.com

Instagram

@psybyfidan

Common questions

Things you might want to know

Not at all. Many people I work with don't have a diagnosis and simply feel that something isn't quite right, or want to understand themselves better. No referral, no label, no crisis needed to begin.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy explores the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It's evidence-based, structured, and practical. You'll leave sessions with tools you can genuinely use — it's not about being told what to think, but choosing differently.
Sessions take place via Zoom — you receive a secure link after booking. All you need is a quiet, private space and an internet connection. Research shows online therapy is as effective as in-person work for most presentations.
This varies by person and what you're working through. Some find clarity within 6–8 sessions; others benefit from longer work. We'll discuss this openly after your initial consultation and review it regularly together.
Yes. Everything shared in sessions is held in full confidentiality, in line with professional ethical standards. The only exceptions are standard safeguarding circumstances required by law, which I'll explain fully in our first session.
That uncertainty is completely normal and actually a great place to start. The initial consultation is low-pressure — just a conversation. You're not committing to anything beyond that one session.