Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Istanbul, Turkey

My approach involves emotionally-focused couples therapy, which is one of the most empirically validated and effective therapies for improving distressed couple relationships. I can assist both you and your partner as you learn to understand each other, address old conflicts, move past hurts and betrayals, and increase your intimacy. I offer couple counseling for communication, conflict resolution, affair recovery, and rebuilding intimacy and trust.

I am a clinical trainer and supervisor in Imago Relationship Therapy, working with couples online. Imago therapy is built on the understanding that conflict in relationships is not a sign of failure — it's a doorway into deeper connection and growth. In our sessions, we slow down the patterns that keep couples stuck and create the conditions for partners to actually hear each other, often for the first time. The work is both rigorous and tender.

Istanbul's position as Turkey's largest city and cultural hub creates a unique mental health landscape shaped by rapid urbanization, political uncertainty, and economic volatility, all of which drive demand for anxiety-, stress-, and trauma-focused therapy. The city hosts a substantial Syrian refugee population alongside a growing expat community, and English-speaking therapists can be found primarily in the Beyoglu, Sisli, and Kadikoy neighborhoods. Therapy culture has grown significantly among younger, urban Istanbulites, though stigma remains a barrier for older generations and more conservative communities. Many private practices offer both in-person and telehealth sessions, making access feasible across the city's sprawling geography.

Gender ID

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Female

Session Type

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Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

50%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
50%	Brainspotting
50%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
50%	Existential / Humanistic Therapy
50%	Family Systems Therapy
50%	Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Ages Served

100%	Adult
50%	Senior
50%	Young Adult

Client Focus

100%	Asian
100%	Hispanic / Latino
100%	Middle Eastern
100%	Muslim
100%	Women

Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Istanbul, Turkey TR

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Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Istanbul, Turkey Statistics

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