Neuroses Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Firdevs Seyfe Sen is a specialist psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital with advanced training in psychodrama and psychoanalysis.

• Specialises in neuroses including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and anxiety
• Uses Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat resistant psychiatric conditions
• Trained at the Abdülkadir Özbek Psychodrama Institute as a psychodrama therapist
• Certified in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related issues
• Completed cognitive and behavioural therapy training under Professor M Hakan Türkçapar

Associate Professor Sinem Zeynep Metin leads the Pink Clinic at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on the complex intersection of psychological and physical health.

• Specialises in psychosomatic disorders – where emotional distress or neuroses manifest as physical symptoms
• Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help patients manage negative thought patterns
• Expert in treating sexual dysfunctions and eating disorders using evidence-based psychological strategies
• Serves as a lecturer at Uskudar University, training the next generation of psychologists

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 Eryilmaz is a senior psychiatry specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, where she focuses on family-orientated care for complex mental health needs.

• Specialises in family and relationship therapies to treat underlying distress
• Completed extensive training in Cognitive Psychotherapy and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
• Publishes research on psychiatric outcomes in both local and international medical journals
• Uses a multidisciplinary approach at Turkey's first neuropsychiatric hospital
• Specialises in treating complex neuroses through both individual and group supervision sessions

Professor Sermin Kesebir is a senior specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focusing on psych-neurophysiology and the biological basis of emotional disorders.

• Treats complex emotional cases including depressive and bipolar disorders
• Specialises in psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy – a deep-dive talk therapy for long-term recovery
• Contributes to psychiatric research through international peer-reviewed medical journals
• Former clinical researcher at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Presents scientific papers globally on mood disorder management and neurophysiology

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.

Professor Nevzat Tarhan is a prominent neuropsychiatrist who founded the JCI-accredited NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, Turkey's first private neuropsychiatry hospital.

• Specialises in psychopharmacology – using medication precisely to manage complex chemical imbalances in the brain
• Authored over 150 research articles focused on stress-related conditions and modern psychological treatments
• Serves as Rector of Uskudar University – leading academic research into new mental health therapies
• Received the Golden Axon Leadership Award for his contributions to clinical neuroscience

Dr Suleyman Oflu is a veteran psychiatrist at Private Yüzyıl Hospital with a focus on treating complex anxiety and personality disorders.

• Specialises in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress management
• Treats social anxiety and panic disorders using targeted psychiatric protocols
• Worked at Hitit University Çorum Erol Olçok Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes managing both borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
• Expertly trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

Iva Pervan uses a holistic approach at DARA Rehabilitation Center to manage neurosis and emotional wellbeing through psychological support and mindfulness.

• Combines traditional psychology with breathwork and meditation to reduce anxiety symptoms
• Focuses on mindfulness-based stress reduction to help patients manage daily triggers
• Uses restorative yoga techniques to address the physical tension caused by neurotic disorders