Best Psychotherapy Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has successfully performed over 900 psychiatric treatments at Moodist Hospital – Turkey's largest private psychiatry and neurology centre.

• Specialises in developing comprehensive treatment plans for patients with chronic depression
• Personally reviews and prepares every medical plan to suit individual patient needs
• Practices at a facility known for high-standard psychiatric and neurological care
• Graduated from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine with specialist training in psychiatry

With over 30 years of experience, the doctor specializes in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eating disorders, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Schizophrenia, Social Phobia, Sexual Dysfunction, and various obsessive disorders. The doctor has contributed to numerous international and national medical journals and serves on the advisory board of several scientific medical journals. The doctor is a member of the Psychiatric Association of Turkey, the Turkish Neuropsychiatric Association of Group Psychotherapy, Society of Biological Psychiatry Association, and the American Psychiatric Association. The doctor graduated and completed post-graduation from Ankara University School of Medicine.

Dr Yusuf has successfully managed over 900 cases at Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital. He is known for his thorough approach to clinical analysis and treatment planning.

• Personally reviews all diagnostic documents to create tailored psychiatric plans
• Holds a 4.5-star patient rating for clinical care and communication
• Practises at a dedicated centre for mental health and neurological disorders
• Focuses on delivering evidence-based outcomes for complex psychiatric conditions

Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a specialist in psychiatric illnesses at the NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a facility renowned for functional neurosurgery and neuropsychology.

• Completed specialist medical residency at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
• Specialises in identifying and treating complex psychiatric conditions
• Trained at one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical institutions
• Focuses on evidence-based psychotherapy within a dedicated brain hospital environment

The doctor specializes in psych neurophysiology and psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapies, with a focus on treating psychiatric diseases, including emotional disorders such as depressive and bipolar disorders. The doctor has an extensive publication record in both international and national peer-reviewed journals and has presented scientific papers at international conferences.

The doctor graduated from İzmir Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine and completed postgraduate studies at İzmir Ege University Faculty of Medicine Psychiatry Department.

Dr Volkan Seneger has delivered over 900 psychiatric treatments and therapy sessions, holding a high patient rating for his work at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialised in psychiatry at the Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Built clinical expertise across several major state hospitals in Turkey
• Active member of the Turkish Psychiatry Association
• Registered with the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Nihal Tastekin specialises in addiction and anxiety disorders at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has successfully integrated computer-assisted cognitive remediation methods into psychiatric care programmes.

• Completed specialist psychiatry training at the renowned Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital
• Previously managed intensive inpatient and outpatient care at the Bolu İzzet Baysal Mental Health Hospital
• Expertise in both Dynamic Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Focuses on addiction recovery within the dedicated AMATEM clinic framework

Dr Fatma Duygu Kaya Yertutanol holds a PhD in Neuroscience and specialises in complex psychiatric conditions at the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Focuses on psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, and addiction treatment
• Serves on the board of the Neuropsychopharmacology Application and Research Centre
• Expert in psychopharmacology, using medicine to manage brain system changes
• Member of the Psychiatric Association of Turkey's Neuroscience working group
• Published researcher in international journals regarding behavioural analysis and neurophilosophy

Dr. Melek Gozde Lus graduated from the Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her residency in Child and Adolescent Mental Health at Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Capa) in 2008. She then served at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital from 2008 to 2010.

She focuses on ADHD, dyslexia, autism and Asperger syndrome, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She also treats developmental delays, anxiety, and OCD. Her training includes CBT (basic and supervision) for children and adolescents. She is trained in child-centered and CBT play therapy, and in filial therapy with structured play and art. She holds international certification in schema therapy.

Her thesis examined bipolar co-diagnosis in children with ADHD. She has published articles in national and international journals on ADHD, autism, and internet addiction. She is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Psychiatric Association, the Child and Youth Mental Health Association, and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She contributed to Turkey’s Autism Action Plan by providing early diagnosis training for family physicians.

Dr Icsel Duru Yildirim is a dedicated child and adolescent psychiatrist based at the Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Has successfully managed over 900 clinical procedures for young patients
• Specialises in tailored mental health support for children and teenagers
• Holds a 4.5 rating for patient care and clinical outcomes
• Expertise focuses on early intervention and paediatric developmental health
• Practices at a dedicated facility for psychiatry and neurology

The doctor graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. Following this, they completed specialization training at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in 2010. The doctor has extensive experience in psychiatry, currently practicing at Private EMSEY Hospital since 2012. Their career includes service at Edremit State Hospital and military service at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor began their medical career as a general practitioner at Necip Health Center.