Best Paranoia Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr. Lale Allahyarova is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Dr. Allahyarova uses psychosomatic therapies like deep TMS to help pediatric patients. She completed her specialty training at the Çukurova University Department of Child Psychiatry.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and childhood depression.
• Expert in managing anxiety disorders, school refusal, and exam-related stress.
• Provides cognitive behavioral therapies for obsessive compulsive disorder and eating disorders.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital ranked among the top brain hospitals in Europe.

Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, an institution recognised for its neuroscientific approach to mental health.

• Completed specialist psychiatric training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on diagnosing and managing complex psychiatric illnesses
• Uses clinical protocols from one of Turkey's premier medical faculties
• Provides expert consultations for international patients in Istanbul

Dr. Yakup Erdogan is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital. He specializes in treating autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and pediatric mood disorders. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical observership at the University of Leicester in England. He publishes research in both national and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including bipolar disorder, OCD, and psychotic disorders.
• Expert in substance abuse treatment for children and teenagers.
• Fluent in English and serves international patients in Istanbul.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Professor Husnu Erkmen serves as a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility renowned for treating complex psychiatric conditions like paranoia. He holds high-level memberships in both the American Psychiatric Association and the Psychiatric Association of Turkey.

• Treats complex psychotic symptoms including suspicion and paranoid delusions
• Leads treatment programmes for schizophrenia and delusional disorders
• Serves on advisory boards for multiple scientific medical journals
• Specialises in biological psychiatry to manage severe chemical imbalances
• University-trained at Ankara University School of Medicine

Dr Elvin Guliyev specialises in psychiatric care at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – Turkey's first private neuropsychiatric hospital. He manages complex mood and thought disorders using evidence-based approaches.

• Completed specialist psychiatry residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) under Professor Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Uses structured talk therapy to help patients challenge and reframe distorted thoughts
• Presents research on psychiatric management at international medical congresses
• Provides consultations in English and Russian for international patients

Professor Alptekin Cetin serves at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility specifically designed for neuropsychiatry. He earned his doctorate in mental health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed specialist mental health training at one of Turkey's top university hospitals
• Holds a PhD in Mental Health and Diseases for complex psychiatric care
• Base at a JCI-accredited hospital focusing on brain disorders
• Trained at Hacettepe University, a premier institution for medical research

Professor Sinem Zeynep Metin leads specialised mental health care at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a facility dedicated to neurological and psychiatric excellence.

• Trained at the renowned Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Supervises the Pink Clinic focuses on women's psychiatric health and safety
• Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to manage distorted thinking patterns
• Serves as a Lecturer at Üsküdar University Department of Psychology
• Fluent in English and French for seamless international patient communication

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci combines clinical psychiatry with a PhD in neuroscience to treat complex mental health conditions at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to manage paranoid thoughts and delusional patterns
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical research institutions
• Uses supportive psychotherapy and mindfulness techniques to help patients process trauma and anxiety
• Fellowship trained in psychoanalytic and motivational therapy techniques for long-term recovery

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus is a child psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan. She trained family physicians on early autism detection. Dr. Lus treats ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. She also manages anxiety and OCD in children and adolescents.

• Member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Holds international certification in schema therapy.
• Specially trained in CBT-based play therapy and filial therapy.
• Authored research on bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD.

Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who uses psychodrama and TMU therapy to treat complex psychotic disorders.

• Specialises in psychotic disorders including paranoia and delusional thinking
• Expert in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMU) – non-invasive brain stimulation for treatment-resistant cases
• Completed specialised training in psychoanalysis and social skills for schizophrenia
• Certified psychodrama therapist from the Abdulkadir Ozbek Psychodrama Institute
• Qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for managing thought distortions

Dr. Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in neuroscience from Gazi University. Dr. Yertutanol treats schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and addiction. She works at Turkey’s first JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Sits on the editorial boards of two medical journals since 2010.
• Completed two TUBITAK research projects on neurobehavioral science.
• Winner of national and international awards for her scientific research.
• Member of the NPFUAM Board and the Psychiatric Association of Turkey.

Dr. Ceylan Ergul Arslan is an associate professor of psychiatry at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and psychosis epidemiology. Dr. Arslan is currently conducting research at the Maastricht University School of Mental Health in the Netherlands. She works at NP Istanbul, which is Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression.
• Focuses on alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Uses diagnostic tools such as EEG and brain MRI for personalized care.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for neuro-psychiatric expertise.

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is a pioneer in neuropsychiatry who founded the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital and currently serves as the rector of Uskudar University.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology – using targeted medication to manage severe psychological symptoms
• Authored over 150 research articles and 30 books on mental health and stress management
• Recipient of the Golden Axon Leadership Award for his contributions to brain research
• Completed his medical training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Dr. Nihal Tastekin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in addiction treatment and anxiety disorders. Her research focuses on computer-assisted cognitive improvement for opioid use disorder. She uses dynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat patients.

• Experienced in AMATEM clinic outpatient and inpatient addiction care.
• Treats complex mental health conditions, including paranoia and depression.
• Expert in cognitive remediation and mood disorder management.
• Works at Turkey’s first JCI-certified private neuropsychiatric hospital.

Uzm. Dr. Gunay Hajiyeva is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2013. She completed her psychiatry residency at Cukurova University Balcali Hospital in 2021. She received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and Dynamic Sexual Therapy.

Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcohol and substance use disorders, and sexual dysfunction. She speaks English, Russian, and German. She is active in academic and clinical research. She has presented at national and international congresses.

Dr. Emine Yagmur Zorbozan is a psychiatrist. She graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine. She completed psychiatry specialty training in 2019 at Istanbul Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital. Her thesis was a controlled study on substance addiction. It compared frontal functions in synthetic cannabinoid and opioid use disorders.

Her practice includes Elazığ Mental Health Hospital (closed psychiatry, AMATEM). She also worked at Bursa City Hospital (outpatient, inpatient, high-security forensic psychiatry). She served as a trainer-of-trainers for Driver Behavior Improvement programs with the Ministry of Health.

Professor Sermin Kesebir specialises in psychoneurophysiology at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a facility dedicated to complex brain and mental health conditions.

• Treats psychiatric disorders using psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy to address deep-seated emotional issues
• Expert in managing bipolar and depressive disorders that often involve paranoid symptoms
• Contributes to clinical research published in international peer-reviewed journals
• Trained at Ege University and Dokuz Eylül University – top-tier Turkish medical institutions
• Presents scientific findings on complex psychiatric cases at global medical conferences