Dr Kaan Altan
Psychotherapist in London

A very warm welcome! My name is Kaan and I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist, specialising in working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties, from anxiety and low mood, stress and burnout, difficulties regulating and managing emotions to trauma related difficulties. With 15 years of experience in the mental health, I have had the privilege of working with clients dealing with a wide range of issues and I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges and find healing and growth in their lives.

Background & Psychotherapy Qualifications

Qualifications:

-EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) Europe Accredited Training (Part1 -4)-EMDR Academy
-Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with British Isles
-Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -University of Hertfordshire
-PG Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies for Psychosis, Family Interventions - Kings College London
-PG Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies -Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
-PG Diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions- UCL
-MSc in Mental Health Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
-BSc in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Nottingham

My Specialisms

I can help with:

-Manage your low mood and overcoming depression
-Coping with low self-esteem & imposter experience
-Overcome trauma and PTSD | Learning to manage nightmares & flashbacks
-Problems with sleep & insomnia
-Steps to become more mindful | Mindfulness meditation
-Emotion regulation skills | Improving relationships
-Develop skills in managing anger
-Coping with self-isolation & loneliness
-Coping with stress | Excessive worry | Difficulties tolerating uncertainty
-Overcoming procrastination & perfectionism
-Coping with panic attacks | Agoraphobia
-Decreasing rumination and learning to live in the moment
-Learning to be more assertive
-Overcoming body-image problems
-Managing episodes of low mood and mania
-Developing self-compassion
-Managing dissociation and detachment
-Understanding and managing worries about health
-Difficulties associated with hoarding
-Managing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) | Managing intrusive thoughts
-Overcoming phobias | Emetophobia
-Coping with paranoia, hearing voices & unusual beliefs
-Overcoming skin picking & hair pulling
-Overcoming social anxiety

Approach to Psychotherapy & How I Work

My approach to therapy is rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which allows me to tailor my methods to meet each client's unique needs. I firmly believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and my goal is to create a safe and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences. I strive to build a strong therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy and respect, as I believe it forms the foundation for a meaningful change.

Throughout our sessions, we will work together to identify the underlying causes of your challenges, develop effective coping strategies, and empower you to make positive changes in your life. My aim is to provide you with practical tools and insights that you can apply both in and outside of therapy to support your personal growth and well-being.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	Online/Telephone	£120 per 50 minutes
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy	Online/Telephone	£120 per 50 minutes
EMDR	Online/Telephone	£120 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

I accept clients using the following insurers: Aviva Aetna BUPA Cigna and Evernorth Vitality WPA