BARKIN AKGUN
Clinical Psychologist & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Therapist
Licensed Clinical Psychologist offering structured, evidence-based therapy for adolescents and adults seeking clarity, emotional stability, and meaningful psychological change.
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About me
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Spain, trained in both clinical practice and research. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Universidad Europea de Madrid, following earlier academic studies in Liberal Arts at Seneca College in Toronto, which was a strong foundation in psychological theory, clinical methodology, and cross-cultural understanding.
My professional formation included extensive supervised clinical training within accredited mental health services, where I developed competencies in psychological assessment, case formulation, and evidence-based intervention. My academic work has addressed topics such as early-onset gender role conflict, strengthening my ability to integrate research-informed reasoning into clinical practice.
I work with adolescents and adults facing emotional distress, relational complexity, and developmental challenges. My practice emphasizes clarity of formulation, structured therapeutic work, and long-term psychological development.
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Media Gallery
Approach
My therapeutic style is structured, collaborative and grounded in evidence-based practice. I primarily draw from cognitive-behavioral therapy, while adapting interventions to the individual needs, developmental stage, and goals of each client.
The therapeutic process begins with an assessment phase, during which we clarify presenting concerns, personal history, relational patterns, and desired outcomes. Establishing clear goals is central to my work, as it allows therapy to remain focused and purposeful. Sessions are active and reflective as we explore the patterns that maintain distress while simultaneously developing practical tools to regulate emotions, challenge maladaptive thinking, and strengthen adaptive behaviors.
I place strong emphasis on identifying underlying cognitive and relational patterns, particularly those shaped by attachment experiences and identity development. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I aim to help clients build insight, psychological flexibility and long-term resilience. Therapy is not a passive space; it is an engaged and collaborative process that encourages autonomy, self-awareness, and sustainable change.
Experience
Private Practice – Barcelona (Present)
- Providing evidence-based psychotherapy to adults and adolescents, integrating structured assessment, case formulation, and CBT/ACT-informed interventions for anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, and identity-related concerns.
Ongoing Supervision & Professional Development – Barcelona (Present)
- Engage in regular clinical supervision and continued advanced training to ensure ethical, evidence-based practice.
Cognitiva Unidad de Memoria – Madrid
- Delivered psychotherapy within a specialized cognitive and memory unit, conducting structured assessments and participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Instituto Terapéutico de Análisis de Conducta – Madrid
- Trained in functional behavioral analysis and contingency-based case formulation, contributing to behavioral activation and exposure-based interventions.
Haztúa Psicología Positiva – Madrid
- Gained clinical exposure to trauma-focused approaches, mindfulness-based interventions, and positive psychology.
Education
Master’s Degree in General Health Psychology (Spanish) – Universidad Europea de Madrid Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology (English) – Universidad Europea de Madrid Liberal Arts Studies – Seneca College, Toronto
Training and Certifications
- Weekly Clinical Supervision | Ongoing
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, APAMER | 2024
- Stress and Anger Therapy Program, CBT-Based Practitioner Training , APAMER | Ongoing
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP | Scheduled
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Couples Session
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