Psychologist Eda Güney

Training, Qualifications & Experience

I’m a qualified, experienced counsellor focusing on children and families. In 2003, I completed my Psychology degree and in 2005, I did my Master's degree in Educational Management . During my master’s degree, I completed ‘Gestalt Therapy Techniques Diploma’ by Prof. Dr. Hanna Nita Scherler and provided child and family counselling at Magic Bell Preschool ve Minipati Psychological Counselling.

In 2006, I moved to England from Istanbul, Turkey. Shortly after my settlement, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for 2 years and in 2009, I completed my PGCE at London Southbank University and became a Qualified Teacher. Since I myself come from a different ethnic background, I chaired Diversity & Inclusion department and taught Philosophy For Children (P4C) at schools.

Over the years I continued my professional development in various subjects like Counselling Skills for Working with Children at Place2Be and An Introduction to Systemic Thinking for Families and Beyond at The Tavistock and Portman Clinic . In December 2019, I became the first Turkish psychologist to write an article at a leading parent & child mental health magazine called Motherdom. In ‘How Cultural Diversity and Homesickness Affected My Motherhood?’ I talked about my personal experience living in a foreign country and the impacts of homesickness on my mental wellbeing.

Working With Me

I conduct one-to-one sessions either online or face-to-face in Beckenham, Kent initially by having an exploratory meeting. This will be an opportunity for you to begin to explore the issues that you/your family is struggling with, as well as allowing you to get to know me and how I work.

My fields of work include:

✨ Child Development

✨ Behavioural, Social & Emotional Difficulties

✨ Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) Enhancement Play Sessions

✨ Literacy & Numeracy Tutoring For Key Stage 1 & 2

✨ Children Starting School In A Foreign Country

✨ EAL (English as an Additional Language) & Bilingualism

✨ Cognitive Learning (CL) Enhancement Play Sessions For Children With EAL

✨Awareness, Acceptance and Adaptability (Triple A’s) Coaching For Adults

✨ Resilience and Psychological Well-Being Enhancement Techniques

✨ Positive Parenting Strategies