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I completed my undergraduate studies in the Psychology department at Uludağ University. I obtained my master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Economics and Human Sciences, in Warsaw. During my master’s studies, I spent one semester at Roma European University.

Additionally, I work as a movement and meditation instructor. I wrote my master’s thesis on the relationship between posture awareness and psychological flexibility. I incorporate my approach of evaluating individuals within the context of mind and body unity into my therapy process. In this regard, I offer my clients dual support for healing through talk therapy and/or movement therapy tailored to their needs.

In addition, in 2021, I served as a volunteer psychologist in the field under the umbrella of the Turkish Psychological Association (TPD) during the forest fires in Muğla. During this period, I completed training in trauma and psychological first aid.

Similarly, I have completed my training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and finished my supervision process using this approach. Moreover, I have an interest in existential psychotherapy and continue to pursue training in this field. In my therapy sessions, I integrate cognitive behavioral therapy and existential psychotherapy, providing my clients with comprehensive psychotherapy support.

Fields of Practice

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Cognitive and behavioral routines and rituals used to reduce anxiety.

Mood Disorders: Difficulties in recognizing and expressing emotions, a limited emotional repertoire, and a desire to understand one’s emotions more closely.

Immigration/Adaptation-Related Issues: Challenges faced by people living abroad or away from home that make life difficult, involve cultural adaptation, adjustment, and balancing the preservation of one’s authentic self.

Feelings of meaninglessness or emptiness: The reduction or loss of a sense of meaning that keeps a person alive and makes their days valuable, causing life to seem meaningless and worthless to them.

Feeling inadequate or worthless: The presence of negative self-talk and how these thoughts make life more difficult.

Workplace Issues: Problems arising from working in a workplace, such as the risk of burnout, excessive workload, lack of clear and effective communication skills, interpersonal relationships at work, and challenges one may encounter in remote work models.

Desire for personal exploration: A wish to understand oneself more deeply.