Best Psychotherapy doctors in Turkey: TOP 14 doctors

Prof. Dr. Sermin Kesebir brings 25+ years of expertise in neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies.

• Specializes in emotional disorders like depressive and bipolar disorders
• Published in international and national peer-reviewed journals
• Graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine
• Completed post-graduation at İzmir Ege University Psychiatry Department

Dr. Oflu specializes in treating a wide range of mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, at Private Yüzyıl Hospital.

• Over 23 years of experience in psychiatry
• Expert in treating complex personality disorders and PTSD
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Works with both adults and children

Specializing in personalized psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Focuses on tailored treatment plans for diverse mental health needs
• Works at one of Turkey's leading psychiatric facilities
• Employs evidence-based therapeutic approaches

Prof. Husnu Erkmen has over 30 years of experience treating complex mental health conditions, including PTSD and bipolar disorder, at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specializes in eating disorders, depression, and schizophrenia
• Published in international medical journals
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association
• Graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine

He was born in 1989 in Izmir. In 2007, he graduated from Maltepe Kadir Has Anatolian High School and in 2013 he graduated from Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine. In 2020, he completed his specialization in Psychiatry at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. He became a psychiatry specialist with his thesis study on "Clinical and Cognitive Effects of Computer Assisted Cognitive Improvement Method in Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder". Between October 2020 and June 2022, he fulfilled his State Service Obligation at Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health and Diseases Hospital. Between April 2021 and June 2022, he conducted outpatient and inpatient follow-up in the AMATEM clinic. In June 2022, she started working at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital AMATEM clinic. She is particularly interested in addiction, anxiety disorders, cognitive remediation, dynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy.

Dr. Yildirim provides expert psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on personalized patient care.

• Specializes in evidence-based therapeutic approaches
• Works with diverse patient populations
• Affiliated with a leading psychiatric hospital

Specialist in child development and behavioral issues with a focus on 0-6 years – Ceylan Sengul combines expertise with compassionate care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Treats a wide range of childhood disorders including ADHD and speech delays
• Expert in managing aggressive behaviors and eating disorders in children
• Skilled in addressing depression, social phobia, and panic attacks
• Offers support for traumas like domestic violence and family crises
• Helps with school-related stress and peer victimization

Dr. Haluk Aksu specializes in treating anxiety and mood disorders using evidence-based therapies at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Uses cognitive, behavioral, and EMDR therapies
• Formerly practiced at Bakirkoy Mental Health Hospital
• Treats a wide range of psychological conditions

Dr. Selin Birgul Baran provides specialized psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, known for its focus on mental health.

• Works at a leading institution for psychiatry and neurology
• Specializes in personalized treatment plans
• Trained in modern psychotherapy techniques

Specializes in psychotherapy for conditions like schizophrenia, depression, and PTSD. Professor of Psychiatry at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• 30+ years of clinical experience
• Former Head of Psychiatry at Kırıkkale University
• Expertise in adolescent and geriatric mental health
• Residency at Gazi University – a top medical school

Dr. Pelin Tas Durmus specializes in psychotherapy at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, focusing on personalized treatment plans.

• Expert in cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychodynamic approaches
• Works with patients dealing with anxiety and depression
• Part of a leading psychiatric hospital in Turkey

Dr. Elshad Gulmammadov specializes in psychiatric illnesses and psychotherapy at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Completed psychiatry residency at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University
• Practices evidence-based psychotherapy approaches
• Bilingual in English and Turkish

Dr. Esen specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy with accreditation from the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (ACT). His research includes smart-phone based therapy for panic disorders.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Harvard University
• Expert in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD
• Active member of multiple psychiatric associations
• Recipient of the EPA Early Career Psychiatrists Fellowship

Dr. Volkan Seneger brings 9+ years of psychiatry experience, currently practicing at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialized in psychiatry at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association
• Also holds membership in the Turkish Medical Association
• Works with patients across various state and private hospitals