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

Fidan Abdullayeva
CBT · EMDR
Evidence-based practice
Online · Worldwide
CBT · EMDR in training
EN · RU · TR
Fully confidential
About me
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 & PTSDThe approach
In practice
Four everyday situations and the distorted thinking that can quietly shape how we feel and act.
Credentials
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
Certificates & Training
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
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.
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.
Therapy sessions
Weekly, structured 50-minute sessions. Each one builds on the last, with concrete tools and home practice between meetings.
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
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.
Common questions