Defne Behar
Counsellor
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About me
I am an Italian - Turkish Clinical Psychologist, currently residing and working in Istanbul. Through my academic journey in The Netherlands, I had the opportunity to ground myself in solution focused, empirical approaches and put them into action in international settings. Now, as I pursue the Masterson technique, I aim to integrate psychoanalytical theory focusing on depth whilst considering the here and now.
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As a Clinical Psychologist, I had the privilege of completing both my BSc and MSc in Psychology in The Netherlands, immersing myself in the empirical and solution-oriented approaches to psychology. While I deeply value the effectiveness of techniques and planned interventions, I recognize that the transformative journey within a therapeutic alliance goes beyond these aspects.
In my practice, I strive to bear witness to each individual's healing journey with an open-minded and empathic presence. I believe in creating a space that allows for the exploration of one's own answers. During these moments, I draw upon my training in the Masterson technique, a relational psychoanalytical approach for long-term therapy.
