Dr Kaan Altan, Clinical Psychologist
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist in London, England. I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC/Registration number: PYL37448) and a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP/Registration number: 140807).
With over a decade of experience in various clinical settings within the NHS, I have worked with clients of all ages in the mental health field. My expertise lies in helping adults facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, emotion dysregulation, and trauma-related issues. Additionally, I have significant experience as a clinical supervisor, providing supervision to trainee and qualified therapists over the years.
My mission is to provide high quality psychological care based on evidence and research, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
My Approach to Therapy
I provide both online and in-person short and long-term therapy. My approach is customised to help individuals overcome challenges and achieve healing and personal growth.
My therapeutic approach is based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). I also draw from Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to tailor my methods to meet each client’s unique needs.
My Qualifications & Training
I am proud to share that my qualifications and training experience are from some of the world's most renowned universities. I have completed my education at prestigious institutions that have equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to help you achieve your goals and overcome any challenges you may face.
- The Internal Family Systems (IFS) L1 Training - IFS Training UK
- EMDR Europe Accredited Training (Part1 -4) -EMDR Academy
- DBT training with British Isles
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -University of Hertfordshire (UOH)
- PG Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies for Psychosis, Family Interventions - Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London (KCL)
- PG Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies -Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
- PG Diploma in Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Interventions- University College London (UCL)
- MSc in Mental Health Studies- Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College London
- BSc in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Nottingham
