Testimonials
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING
T. Female, 30
I have been working with Tekin for over a year now. It is no exaggeration to say that the time I spend with him has completely changed my life. He will help you ask deep questions that will touch your life. It is a real priority for him to work hard to help you understand how to overcome any obstacles that are preventing you from reaching your goals. He strikes a good balance between providing practical advice and practical actions you can take, while still delving into emotional or psychological issues.
M. Male, 39
Tekin is one of the most practical, understanding, rational, and interesting people I have ever met. He is ethical, thoughtful, balanced but straightforward. I would definitely recommend his service to others and have already done so. He provided a good environment for me to truly participate in my own story, deconstruct a lot, and find directions I never considered before. He held the space for me to work through difficult stuff with kindness and tact. Of course, there will be tough times in therapy, but Tekin has done a good job making it as easy as possible.
I. Female, 32
About a year ago, after going through some very difficult times, I started to see Tekin. I was hesitant because I wasn't receiving any feedback from my last therapist. Tekin seems very professional to me and cares about me very much. My highest compliment to him is his knowledge of related reading and alternative therapies. I feel very comfortable with him, and I never feel judged.
A. Male, 30
I really felt comfortable talking with Tekin, he provided an open atmosphere that made talking about my experiences easier. I would say we reached my goal very well! I finished my sessions, and it really met the ‘goal’ I had when I first started. I would recommend Soula to people I know because my overall experience is very positive!
C. Male, 36
I had been going through a difficult period in a married life full of dysfunction, and Tekin helped me understand my situation. I attended 7 meetings and Tekin as my therapist helped me reduce my psychological burden as he made me feel heard and he was very easy to open up to. I would be happy to recommend him, which is why I am happy to write this review for him.
D. Female, 29
Tekin has helped me find new ways to understand the problems. There are not necessarily easy solutions, but Tekin certainly shed some light on the process of navigating difficulties (emotional or otherwise). At times, where solutions could be found, Tekin was well-versed in the tools/methods that may help. I found the coaching sessions very helpful in clearing my mind.
Each session had a different target or goal, for example getting a grip on what’s eating into my concentration or what about my relationship with my parents is actually bugging me, etc. Each of these was unpacked mainly through free conversation and probing into my relationship with the problem itself. Additionally, some of the sessions were supplemented with exercises I could try at home; which I found quite helpful. Soula was friendly, open, and very easy to open up to, and indeed my experience was very positive with him. I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking support.
HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON SUPPORT
A.Female, 29
I started my sessions with Tekin around 3 months ago. I was having difficulty expressing my emotions and was overall overwhelmed. He is a very gentle man with a welcoming presence, which made it easier for me to open up to him. We did body based emotion release work and that was very helpful. I have been feeling so much lighter since then and I am using the methods we practiced in my daily life. I realized and learned a lot about my relationships and the dynamics. I have to say, you’re always in my mind when I’m about to stand my ground and communicate my boundaries :). Thank you, the sessions we did together were very valuable to me!
E. Female, 35
I saw Tekin for the first time a year ago. I was beginning to learn about my highly sensitive nature and plan a wedding in the meantime. I cannot describe how grateful I am for his steady guidance and kind nature. In fact, he really is a full human with a wealth of valuable insight into the nuances of sensitivity. His skills provide a framework for the process and allow you to focus on achieving your goals.
J. Female, 28
Tekin was really helpful! He really understands highly sensitive people. I would recommend his guidance to anyone who is highly sensitive seeking support or who feels they are simply not "clicking" with their previous mental health experts.
P. Male, 27
During the 6 months of sessions with Tekin Meric, I may have gotten 6 years of progress. I have received mental health support in the past (which helped to some extent), but I must admit that it is a far cry from the dedication, methods, research, and explanations I got from him. I score very high on the HSP scale, and I, by nature, seek a lot of stimulation, which means that my life used to be really, really difficult before receiving this support, and I always had conflicts with either myself or others. Since our work then, the quality of my life has been so, so much better: in terms of mental, emotional, physical, personal and professional development. I am achieving things that I once dreamed of, but believed that they did not belong to me. He always recommends books and assigns homework to complete. Through our work, I really feel empowered.
Y.Female, 32
My sessions with Tekin was very fruitful. As a highly sensitive person, I feel that I now have useful tools to navigate the world. Even better, the method of learning these tools feels natural and organic, rather than forced. As he is a fellow HSP, I felt heard and seen by Tekin, which was lacking in my previous experiences in therapy. He has a structured style with the ability to adjust and evaluate the work we did together. Overall, this was a truly constructive and beautiful experience.
G. Male, 28
I knocked on his door as I was dealing with a lot of anxiety around starting out as a freelancer. In the past, I was told that “I was feeling too much, that I needed to get over it” and “making a big deal out of it”. In my sessions with him, I shed off a lot shame around being a sensitive person. Throughout our sessions, I learned to deal with the anxieties I had and calmed down enough to take the step and launch my own business. I don’t know how I would’ve done it without his accepting presence. Thank you for your support and authenticity in our sessions!
IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
C. Female, 36
I was in a very bad place in my career. I couldn’t wake up without dreading the day and coming back home fully exhausted mentally and emotionally. Tekin and I took a deep dive into the source of the problems I was facing. He helped me look into the sides of me that I couldn’t by myself and what I found there was the answer I needed to get. He is a seasoned and capable guide, who is fully there for you. I feel confident in myself, my values, and my direction more and more every day. We did 9 sessions together so far. Even though we reached the goals I came with, he will stay in my “speed dial” for when I need a caring and capable ear.
M. Male, 32
I would recommend Tekin, but only to the right person. He is not a magician that solves people’s problems (which he makes plenty clear himself), instead, he shows you that you have the capability in you and he coaches you in getting in touch with that.
I loved his approach. It was a mix between soul-searching, skill learning, emotional block eroding, and agency building. I like his professionalism, warm, kind, but no-bullshit. If you’re the kind of person who would like to work through things with a “person” instead of “a person playing a therapist” he is your guy.
L. Male, 33
I was in a very bad situation in my career and I felt like I had nowhere to go. He taught me so much about myself and how to improve my self-esteem! ! I am very happy to meet Tekin. He teaches you about yourself and your abilities, and improve your relationship with yourself. Thank you for your patience and dedication, and always smile at each of our meetings. I recommend working with Tekin. It's so nice to work with a person who believes in you so much all the time!
O. Female, 39
I am very fortunate to be able to fight my imposter syndrome with Tekin. He helped me understand the ideas I've always had and provided me with some wonderful skills that not only helped me deal with them, but also started to break them down. This is a flexible and supportive experience and I can recommend it highly. The skills I learned, especially in handling "self-critical thoughts," not only helped me resolve the imposter syndrome, but were very important to me during the pandemic.