NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) Approach

NLP is a set of coaching methods that help us notice the way we think, speak and behave, and add new options to those patterns. In a session we work with a few of them together.

NLP methods give you room to step back from the way you think, speak and behave, and to use those patterns more consciously.

What are we doing during the sessions?

We apply a few NLP methods according to your wishes, needs and goals on the day. Afterwards, the aim is to look at the way you think, speak and behave, and at how events affect you, from a new place.

What we focus on in NLP sessions

Noticing the thought patterns behind fear, anxiety, unhappiness or loneliness.
Reviewing the way you communicate and trying out new options.
Talking through what you could do to have more of the moments you enjoy in your relationships.
Remembering skills and talents you are not using.
A structured space for reflecting on your confidence and your goals.
Setting practical steps for looking at your life from a more positive place.

You could also think of NLP as a process of reviewing thought and communication patterns that have become habits.

Frequently asked questions

What is NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) in simple terms?

NLP is a set of coaching methods for noticing how you think, how you speak and how you behave, and for adding new options to those habits. I think of it as a review of thought and communication patterns you’ve stopped questioning. It’s a coaching approach, not a medical or psychological treatment.

What happens in a one-to-one NLP session?

We work with a few NLP methods together, chosen around what you want, need and are aiming for on the day. There’s no set script. Afterwards we step back and look at your ways of thinking, speaking and acting, and at how events land with you, from a fresh angle. How that feels is different for each person.

Who are NLP sessions for, and what do we focus on?

They’re for people who want to look closely at their habits of thought and communication. We might notice the thinking behind fear, anxiety or loneliness, review how you communicate, recall skills you’ve left unused, reflect on your confidence and goals, and agree a few practical steps. I can’t promise a result; what we do is look together.

Can I have an NLP session in English, in Istanbul or online?

Yes. NLP sessions are one to one and I’m happy to hold them in English. We can meet face to face at Şifa Köyü (Healing Farm) in Şile, Istanbul, or online, since this work is mostly conversation. tell us where you are when you write and we’ll choose what suits you.

How do I book an NLP session, and how many will I need?

Write to us and we’ll start with a short introductory call. I don’t set a number of sessions before we’ve spoken, because it depends on what you’d like to work on. On that call we look at your goals together, and we’ll tell you how I’d suggest going on, along with the times and the fee.

Is there an NLP coach for English speakers and expats in Istanbul?

Yes, I’m Merve Tüfekçi and I offer private NLP sessions in English for expats and English speakers in Istanbul. NLP is a set of coaching methods for noticing how you think, speak and behave, and for adding new options to those habits. We choose a few methods around your goals on the day. We can meet at Şifa Köyü in Şile or online. It is coaching, not a medical or psychological treatment. Write to us to begin.

Can I work on confidence and communication skills with NLP coaching?

Yes, confidence and the way you communicate are among the things we look at in my private NLP sessions. I’m Merve Tüfekçi. Together we review how you communicate and practise new options, reflect on your confidence and goals, and set a few practical steps. I promise no result; the work is in looking and practising. Sessions are in English or Turkish, at Şifa Köyü in Şile, Istanbul, or online. Write to us for an introductory call.

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Important information: These services are not intended as treatment and do not prevent or cure any illness. I am not a medical doctor; the sessions I give are experiential practices for personal awareness, spiritual exploration and wellbeing. If you have an ongoing health concern or treatment, please consult your doctor.

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