Anxiety & panic
Generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety. CBT-based practical work alongside exploration of the underlying patterns.
Psychology · Therapist
Elif Cayhan.
Psychologist · BPS-registered · Therapy in English & Turkish
Elif Cayhan is a Psychologist at MHW Clinic, providing one-to-one therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and the kinds of psychological challenges that benefit from structured support. She speaks English and Turkish.
About Elif Cayhan
Therapy, unhurried.
Elif is a qualified psychologist working at MHW Clinic. Her clinical work covers the range of common adult mental health presentations — anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship issues, identity and life-stage concerns — with an integrative, evidence-based approach.
Sessions are 50 minutes. Courses of therapy are typically 8–16 sessions for focused work, longer where the underlying issues need more careful exploration. The structure is agreed openly at the assessment stage rather than left vague.
She speaks English and Turkish, and a substantial share of her caseload involves Turkish-language therapy — for clients who feel they can be more honest about their experiences in their first language.
What they see
Clinical focus.
The range of work this clinician does at the clinic. Some appointments are routine; some sit at the boundary of where a specialist referral is needed, and we'll say so.
Depression & low mood
Mild to moderate depression, recurrent low mood, motivation problems, behavioural change work. Onward referral to psychiatry where treatment review is indicated.
Relationships & family
Individual therapy for relationship difficulties — with partners, family, work. Often the patterns that play out in current relationships have roots worth exploring.
Stress & burnout
Work-related stress, burnout, perfectionism, struggle with boundaries. Practical work alongside the deeper questions about what's driving the pattern.
Identity & life stage
Identity-related concerns, life transitions, career questions, cultural and migration-related themes. Therapy as a structured space to work through what doesn't resolve on its own.
Therapy in Turkish
Sessions available in Turkish for first-language Turkish-speaking clients — often the right setting for work involving family, identity, and migration.
Services they cover
Where to find Elif Cayhan in the clinic.
Services Elif regularly delivers. Each links to a dedicated page with scope, what's included, and how to book.
If you’re booking
What to expect.
Standard appointment
Most consultations are 30–45 minutes for an initial assessment, shorter for follow-ups. You’ll be seen in a single appointment, with bloods, ECG or other tests (if needed) usually done on the same visit.
Follow-up
Results from on-site tests are typically back within 24–48 hours via TDL (our laboratory partner). Follow-up consultations are scheduled to discuss results, refine treatment, or make onward referrals. With your consent, we write to your NHS GP so your record stays joined-up.
Onward referrals
Where your case needs a different specialist, Elif refers to a panel of trusted clinicians across London — matched to your specific need. We don’t take commission or referral fees from any external provider.
Insurance & self-pay
The clinic is recognised by major UK private medical insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna and WPA. Pre-authorisation is usually required. For self-pay patients, fees are confirmed before any test, procedure or report is started. Full pricing is on our price list.
Same-week appointments · Psychology · Whitechapel
Book with Elif Cayhan.
Same-day and same-week appointments. In-person at our Whitechapel clinic, 9am–7pm, seven days a week. Reception is available 24/7 by phone, WhatsApp and online booking.
Common questions
About Elif Cayhan — in brief
How do I book an appointment with Elif?
You can book an appointment with Elif directly through our online booking system at partner.pabau.com, by WhatsApp on +44 7903 284 189, by calling 020 7916 0029, or by emailing info@mhwclinic.co.uk. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available.
What languages does Elif speak?
Elif speaks English and Turkish. Patients who prefer to be seen in Turkish can request Elif specifically when booking, so no interpreter is required.
What does Elif specialise in?
She works in psychological support and talking therapy under supervision. For a full breakdown of her clinical interests, see the ‘Clinical focus’ section above.
Is Elif regulated and supervised?
Elif works under the clinical supervision of senior team members at MHW Clinic and within the wider clinical governance framework of the practice. The clinic is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Where is Elif based?
Elif works at MHW Clinic, 97-99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DT. The clinic is a 4-minute walk from Aldgate East station and a 6-minute walk from Whitechapel Elizabeth Line station.
Does Elif accept private medical insurance?
MHW Clinic accepts self-pay and most major UK private medical insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Cigna and WPA. Please confirm cover with us at the time of booking, as not every consultation type is covered by every insurer.