Mina Ulgen
Counsellor
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About me
Mina Ülgen is a highly skilled clinical psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Erasmus University Rotterdam, ranked 53rd in the Social Sciences category of the THE 2022 World University Rankings. Her Master's thesis explored the relationship between care types and loneliness levels among elderly migrants in the Netherlands.
With a dual-major Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from Koç University, she excelled academically, earning a place on the Dean’s Honor List and multiple Merit Awards. Her professional expertise spans diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, having provided therapy in English and Turkish to migrants, refugees, and individuals from varied demographics.
Mina specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and EMDR, with a focus on emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, ADHD, personality disorders, and trauma. She integrates evidence-based approaches like Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the STEPS program to tailor therapy to individual client needs.
Her certifications include ISST-approved Schema Therapy, EMDR Europe-accredited EMDR I & II, STEPPS training for emotional regulation and borderline personality disorders, ACT, and CBT training under renowned professionals. She also has experience working with children through play therapy and supporting individuals with developmental challenges.
Mina has worked in hybrid settings, conducting both in-person and online therapy sessions, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to client well-being. Her career is marked by a strong academic foundation, multicultural sensitivity, and a results-driven therapeutic approach.
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Approach
Mina Ülgen takes a client-centered and integrative approach to therapy, tailoring her methods to meet each individual's unique needs. She believes in fostering a safe and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their challenges and strengths.
Drawing on her extensive training in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and EMDR, Mina supports her clients in addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, ADHD, and personality disorders. Her approach emphasizes understanding the root causes of distress while equipping clients with practical tools to navigate their daily lives.
Mina integrates techniques from Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the STEPS program to help clients develop resilience and foster self-compassion. She adopts a structured yet flexible style, often combining cognitive interventions with deeper emotional work, particularly through schema and trauma-focused modalities.
For clients struggling with past traumas, Mina uses EMDR to facilitate healing by reprocessing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity. In working with interpersonal dynamics and long-standing patterns, she utilizes Schema Therapy to challenge maladaptive modes and foster healthy coping mechanisms.
With a multicultural sensitivity shaped by her experiences working with migrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds, Mina excels at adapting her approach to honor the cultural and personal contexts of her clients. She has also worked with children through play therapy, helping to address developmental and emotional challenges in younger populations.
Whether conducting in-person or online therapy sessions, Mina is committed to providing accessible, effective, and empathet
