Merve Irmak

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I offer a warm, thoughtful space to explore our emotional worlds, relationship patterns and the impact of past experiences.

My psychodynamic approach helps us make sense of our experiences, find meaning in our personal histories and recognise patterns that shape our lives. Emotions that are difficult to express may also be accompanied by bodily tension, discomfort or pain.

My training in Somatic Experiencing® has introduced me to an invaluable way of working with experiences that cannot always be reached through talking and understanding alone. Having completed Intermediate 1 training, I offer Somatic Experiencing® sessions as a practitioner in training. This body-oriented approach brings attention to the nervous system and our embodied responses to overwhelming and traumatic experiences, supporting a gradual return to a greater sense of safety and connection.

My work brings together psychological insight and body awareness, creating space for a deeper understanding of ourselves and a more compassionate connection between mind and body.

I speak English, Turkish and German. I hold an MA in Clinical Psychology and BA degrees in Psychology and Economics.