Best Neuroses Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Pelin Tas Durmus has performed 900+ psychiatric treatments at the specialist Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital.

• Treats neuroses using personalised care plans tailored to individual symptoms
• Specialises in psychiatry with a focus on psychological wellbeing
• Maintains a high 4.5 patient rating based on clinical outcomes
• Develops unique recovery programmes for international patients seeking mental health support
• Expertise involves managing stable and complex behavioural health cases

Dr Allahyarova is a dedicated specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital who focuses on managing complex neuroses and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for childhood fears and OCD
• Uses Deep TMS – magnetic brain stimulation to treat mood disorders without medication
• Focuses on post-traumatic stress and the intergenerational effects of trauma
• Treats psychosomatic symptoms through focused neuro-modulation therapies
• Member of the Turkish Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Association

Professor Erkmen is a senior psychiatrist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital specializing in complex obsessive-compulsive disorders and post-traumatic stress.

• Treats specific neuroses including cleaning and religious obsessions through targeted psychiatric protocols
• Serves on the advisory board for multiple scientific medical journals
• Member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Psychiatric Association of Turkey
• Maintains an active role in international research on biological psychiatry and group psychotherapy
• Expertise includes managing eating disorders and social phobia symptoms

Dr Elshad Gulmammadov is a mental health specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, focuses on treating complex psychiatric illnesses.

• Trained at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Specialises in mental health and disorders involving psychological distress
• Highly focused on diagnosing and treating various psychiatric conditions
• Works within a dedicated neuropsychiatry hospital for targeted patient care

He graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English) and is fluent in English, he worked as a child psychiatrist at Bitlis State Hospital. He worked as a clinical observer at the University of Leicester in England. He has articles and papers published in national and international refereed journals. Since April 2024, he has been working as a child - adolescent psychiatry specialist at NPISTANBUL Brain Hospital.

Areas of Interest:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Behavior Disorder
• Depression in Children
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Tic Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Psychotic Disorder
• Substance Abuse and Treatment in Children and Adolescents

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

Assistant Professor Elvan Ciftci holds a PhD in Neuroscience alongside her psychiatry training, offering a deep biological understanding of mental health conditions.

• Specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for managing anxiety and panic disorders
• Uses Mindfulness Training to help patients regulate stress and emotional responses
• Expert in Supportive Psychotherapy and Motivational Therapy techniques
• Consults at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, a specialist centre for neurological health
• Trained in trauma-informed care and psychoanalytic therapy techniques

Dr Elvin Guliyev works at the world-renowned NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, the first private neuropsychiatric hospital in Turkey. This JCI-accredited facility is specifically designed to treat complex neuroses and cognitive disorders.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical schools
• Completed specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) under Professor Mehmet Zihni Sungur
• Uses CBT to help patients manage anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and emotional distress
• Provides psychiatric care and consultations for international patients in English and Russian

Professor Alptekin Cetin is a leading specialist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital, holding a doctorate in mental health from the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed medical training at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top-ranked medical schools
• Holds a PhD specifically in mental health for expert management of neuroses
• Practises at a dedicated brain hospital specialising in neuropsychiatry
• Offers online consultations for accessible international care

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

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

She was born in Istanbul in 1986. He graduated from Üsküdar American High School in 2004. In 2010, she graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and received the title of doctor of medicine. In 2011, he started his specialty training at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Mental Health and Diseases and became a psychiatry specialist in 2016. He fulfilled his state service obligation at Diyarbakır Bismil State Hospital. In 2020, he started his doctoral studies on the epidemiology of psychosis at Maastricht University School of Mental Health and Neuroscience in the Netherlands and is still continuing. In 2021, she started working as a psychiatry specialist at NPISTANBUL AMATEM department. In 2023, she was awarded the title of associate professor in psychiatry. Dr. Ceylan Ergül continues to work as an associate professor at Üsküdar University Department of Mental Health and Diseases and continues her research in the fields of addiction and psychosis.

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 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

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 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