Oya Celik
Psychologist & Sex Therapist
I am a Turkish and English speaking clinical psychologist/ psychotherapist with over 18 years of experience, specializing in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Sexuality & Sexual Dysfunctions.
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About me
I am a seasoned psychodynamic psychotherapist and sex therapist with over 18 years of professional experience. Throughout my career, I have provided therapy sessions to individuals grappling with a wide spectrum of mental distress and unique needs, including, but not limited to, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, depression, anger management, interpersonal relationship challenges, communication difficulties, sexual dysfunction, and sexual trauma.
My clinical psychology journey began in 2005 when I graduated in Psychology, followed by the completion of my master's degree in Applied (Clinical) Psychology. I possess a strong foundation in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Furthermore, I have been a certified sex therapist since 2014 and, in the past year, I earned the prestigious title of accredited psychosexologist from the European Federation of Sexology (EFS) and the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM).
In 2022, after proudly serving for 13 years at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Hospital, I moved to the Netherlands and made the decision to establish Oya Celik Psychology, where I continue to provide my expertise and support to those in need.
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Approach
As a sex therapist, I work with individuals and couples who want to improve their sexual health, overcome sexual difficulties/dysfunctions, need reliable and accurate information, and develop a deeper sense of intimacy with their partner. Sex therapy is a specialized form of therapy that involves the holistic application of cognitive and behavioral techniques to individuals experiencing sexual problems. Topics such as sexual anatomy and physiology, misconceptions related to sexuality, couple relationships, and sexual communication are addressed, and also behavioral home exercises to be applied individually and as a couple are provided. The sessions are talk-based and do not involve any physical contact.
Additionally, I work with individuals who have various mental distress and needs. I have expertise in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Psychodynamic therapy helps individuals explore their past experiences, unconscious thoughts, and internal conflicts to gain a better understanding of their daily behaviors and relationship dynamics. This process empowers individuals to better know themselves and cope with the challenges they face. My practice centers on creating a non-judgmental, impartial, open, and warm environment where individuals can articulate their inner thoughts and feelings freely. I firmly believe in the importance of establishing a robust therapeutic alliance with my clients, recognizing that this relationship serves as the cornerstone of healing. Within this empowering bond, I accompany individuals in understanding the unconscious processes and conflicts that underlie their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, fostering self-awareness and insight into their experiences.
Experience
2022- today Psychologist/ Sex therapist with private practice in the Netherlands
2009-2022 Clinical psychologist, Psychotherapist, Sex therapist in Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Department of Mental Health and Diseases
2016- 2022 Psychotherapist, Sex therapist with private practice in Istanbul
2006- 2009 Psychologist in a psychological consultation center in Istanbul
2004- 2007 Trainee Psychologist in Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine Hospital, Department of Mental Health and Diseases.
Education
2005 - BA Psychology, Istanbul University, Turkey 2014 - MSc. Applied (Clinical) PSychology, Istanbul University
2006 - Psychodynamic psychotherapy education and supervision (3 years), Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
2011- Personality and Psychodynamic Psychotherapies Training and Supervision (3 years) Istanbul University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry
2014 Sexuality, sexual dysfunction, and sexual therapy education, Sex Education Treatment and Research Association (CETAD).
2022 Sexual Trauma and Trauma Therapies, Sex Education Treatment and Research Association (CETAD).
2023 European certification of Psychosexologist from EFS& ESSM
Services
Individual Session
Couples Session
Individual Session
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