Codependency Therapists in Ankara, Turkey

Creative Arts Therapy is a powerful specialty which provides us to express our subconscious in a safe and easy way. Since the subconscious is a great power that directs our behaviours, on codependency issues, CAT is very effective and gives great results.

Codependency (& Identity Challenges)  Life transitions—such as relocation, divorce, or retirement—can prompt deep questions of identity and self-worth. In therapy, we explore the parts of self that emerge during these moments, often shaped by relational or gendered dynamics, to foster clarity, resilience, and healthier boundaries.

Codependent behaviors often stem from childhood trauma, especially in dysfunctional families with neglected emotional needs or constant management of a loved one’s addiction or mental illness. Together, we’ll process this trauma, build healthy relationship skills, and reconnect with your authentic self.

Ankara is Turkey's capital and a major university city, home to several leading institutions including Middle East Technical University and Bilkent University, creating substantial demand for student counseling and young adult mental health services. As the seat of government and a hub for civil servants, diplomats, and public sector workers, the city has a more formal, institutional character than Istanbul, and its therapy culture is growing but relatively conservative. Private therapy practices are available across central districts, primarily in Turkish, with some English-language options catering to the diplomatic and international community. Common concerns among Ankara residents include work-related stress, academic pressure, and anxiety related to Turkey's ongoing political and economic climate.

Gender ID

100%

Female

Session Type

	67%	Online Only
	33%	In Person and Online

Top Treatment Approaches

67%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
67%	Relational Psychotherapy
33%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
33%	Art Therapy
33%	Biopsychosocial Therapy
33%	Brainspotting
33%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
100%	Senior
67%	Young Adult
33%	Children
33%	Teen

Client Focus

33%	Asian
33%	Buddhist
33%	Christian
33%	Hispanic / Latino
33%	Men

Codependency therapists in Ankara, Turkey TR

Dr. Nilgun Turkcan Ataoglu, BCT, RDT

Dr. Damla Yildirim, PhD

Esra Nihan Bridge