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Remember the days when any professional physical or mental therapy in the nation's capitol
usually drew thoughts of Harley Street and starched-collared practitioners? Well... things have
changed.

North London Psychotherapist jailed for sexually assaulting patients during treatment
sessions

'A 'calculated' psychotherapist has been jailed for sexually assaulting patients under the guise
of 'medical treatment'. The North London therapist massaged victims' breasts and pressed his
erect penis into them at his private therapy office in Ponders End.

Tarkan Mustafa, 55, of Woodlands Way, Southgate was sentenced to three years and nine months
at Wood Green Crown Court on Tuesday, December 9. Mustafa was previously found guilty of seven
counts of sexual assault, including sexual touching.


Tarkan 'Hands-On' Mustafa

The offences were committed at Mustafa's practice, Peace of Mind. Mustafa was jailed after the
case, which was closed for nine years due to a lack of evidence, was reopened due to new reports.
Detective Sergeant Myles Bossman, who led the Met’s investigation, said: “Mustafa is a calculated
individual. He took advantage of women who were seeking his support for his own sexual gratification,
under the guise of medical treatment."

Police originally received a report of sexual assault from a patient of the therapist in 2016. He was
arrested and a police investigation revealed that Mustafa had repeatedly sexually assaulted the victim
on more than 10 occasions over 10 months; however, no further action was taken by the CPS at the time.

In 2020, police received a report from a second victim who had been sexually assaulted by Mustafa
when she attended counselling at his practice in 2014. According to police these incidents involved
using highly sexualised language, massaging the victims’ breasts under the pretext of ‘complementary
therapy’ – which traditionally includes acupressure and massage – and pressing his erect penis into
the victim.

A new investigation began and Mustafa was arrested on February 26, 2021. As enquiries were being
carried out, it took until January 2024 for the predator to be charged. Det. Myles Bossman added:
“I want to thank each of the victims for their support and commend their immense courage and
bravery in supporting the investigation and providing evidence in court. I hope that today’s
sentencing will help to provide closure and strength, knowing that by making a report against
Mustafa they have helped to protect other potential patients from becoming victims...'

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