Best Psychotherapy Doctors in Turkey 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

Dr. Baris Metin is a neurologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He has practiced medicine in both Turkey and Belgium. Dr. Metin focuses on memory disorders, epilepsy, and sleep medicine. He treats complex conditions like Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. His work includes functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography (EEG).

• Expertise in neurological rehabilitation and post-stroke recovery.
• Authored numerous research papers in national and international scientific journals.
• Treats patients at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility using Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.

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

Dr. Elvin Guliyev is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychiatric diagnostics. Dr. Guliyev completed his residency at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats patients in English, Russian, and Turkish.

• Specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Uses brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Practices at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility.
• Works at Europe’s second-ranked brain hospital.

Dr. Alptekin Cetin is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He holds a PhD in mental health from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa. Dr. Cetin specializes in schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, and clinical neuroses. His practice focuses on complex psychiatric conditions and addiction recovery.

• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited psychiatric facility.
• Performs alcoholism treatment and alcohol abuse examinations.
• Utilizes brain MRI and EEG for precise mental health diagnostics.
• Specializes in paranoia and severe depressive disorders.

Dr. Bahruz Shukurov is an addiction specialist and adult psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He completed his residency at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. Dr. Shukurov specializes in treating complex behavioral addictions and anxiety disorders. He works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which holds JCI accreditation for safety.

• Expert in psychoanalytic and mindfulness-based therapies for mental health disorders.
• Treats substance abuse, gambling addiction, and various behavioral dependencies.
• Authored specialized research on body image disorders in borderline personality patients.
• Uses diagnostic tools for alcohol abuse examinations and personalized treatment planning.

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. 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. Elvan Ciftci is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Hacettepe University. Dr. Ciftci is an Assistant Professor specializing in mental health and diseases. She treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism. Her practice integrates therapeutic techniques with neuroscientific research.

• Specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions.
• Uses supportive psychotherapy and motivational therapy techniques.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited neuropsychiatric hospital in Istanbul.
• Completed medical training and specialization at Hacettepe University.

Dr. Sinem Zeynep Metin is a psychiatrist and lecturer at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in eating disorders, sexual dysfunctions, and psychosomatic conditions. Dr. Metin is a certified sexual therapist trained by the Sexual Education, Research, and Treatment Association. She treats patients in English, French, and Turkish at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital.

• Serves as the supervisor for the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.
• Completed specialized training in cognitive and behavioral therapies.
• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

Dr. Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She is a pioneer in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy in Izmir. Dr. Sen specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She works at Turkey’s first private neuropsychiatric hospital, which is JCI-accredited.

• Completed psychodrama therapist training at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute.
• Certified in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
• Trained in psychoanalysis and the use of dreams under Prof. Dr. Vamık Volkan.
• Treats complex conditions like autism, anorexia, and panic disorders.

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 Husnu Erkmen is the founder and president of the Anxiety Disorders Research and Treatment Association, specialising in evidence-based therapy at JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital.

• Treats complex mood disorders, religious obsessions, and cleaning-related disorders
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Society of Biological Psychiatry Association
• Authored over 100 scientific publications on neurochemistry and biological psychiatry
• Supervised the training of 191 psychiatry residents as a senior clinical educator
• Former Head of Psychiatry at the prestigious Bakirkoy Clinic

Dr. Gul Eryilmaz is a psychiatrist and addiction specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. She specializes in family and relationship therapies and neurosis treatment. Dr. Eryilmaz completed her medical education and specialty training at Gazi University. She has published research in both local and international medical journals.

• Treats complex conditions including schizophrenia and alcoholism.
• Completed training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and cognitive psychotherapy.
• Performs alcohol abuse examinations and diagnostic EEG recordings.
• Works at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe.

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 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.

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 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

Professor Sermin Kesebir is a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the second-ranked brain hospital in Europe. She focuses on psych neurophysiology to treat deep-seated emotional disorders.

• Specialises in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy for long-term emotional patterns
• Treats complex mood disorders including bipolar affective disorder and major depression
• Manages paediatric and adult schizophrenia, autism, and eating disorders
• Contributing researcher to international journals on psychiatric treatment outcomes
• Senior physician at a premier neuropsychiatric facility in Turkey