Haluk Aksu

Dr. Haluk Aksu is a psychiatrist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He performs psychotherapy and psychopharmacological treatments. His work includes EMDR and schema therapy for patients. He treats mental health conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder.

Specialization and Therapeutic Approach

Dr. Aksu treats a variety of mental health conditions using psychiatric and psychological methods. He provides care for both mood disorders and psychotic conditions in adults and children.

Conditions Treated

• Schizophrenia (adults, children, and teens)
• Bipolar affective disorder
• Depression and anxiety disorders
• Autism
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
• Panic disorder and social phobia
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Somatization — a condition where psychological distress manifests as physical symptoms
• Anorexia
• Paranoia

Treatment Methods

The doctor uses multiple therapy modalities to tailor treatment to each patient. He integrates physical and psychological approaches to help patients achieve stability.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — a therapy that uses eye movements to process traumatic memories
• Psychopharmacological treatment
• Schema therapy — a therapeutic approach that addresses deeply ingrained personality patterns
• Individual and interpersonal therapy

Professional Experience

Dr. Aksu practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Izmir. He previously worked at the Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital. This institution serves as a psychiatric training and research center in Turkey.

Education and Training

• Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
• Bakirkoy Prof. Dr. Mazhar Osman Mental and Nervous Diseases Training and Research Hospital – Specialist training