It's Complicated

Musa Cekmez

Clinical Psychologist & Psychodynamic Counsellor

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Available for new clients
I am a clinical psychologist with over five years of experience working with adults. I work in English and Turkish, currently only online. My practice welcomes individuals of all origins, religions, and genders.

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Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated3 months on It's Complicated
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
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About me

I am a clinical psychologist working with young adults and adults, offering short- and long-term psychotherapy, as well as counseling. My primary orientation is psychodynamic, with a focus on fostering insight into unconscious processes, internalized relational dynamics, and the repetition of patterns as they emerge within and beyond the therapeutic relationship. I have worked in a range of settings, including psychiatric clinics, university counseling services, and humanitarian contexts, supporting individuals facing complex and often challenging life situations. These experiences have shaped my culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach, grounded in respect for each person’s unique background and lived experience. Alongside my clinical work, I am pursuing advanced training in Child Development and Intervention at Leipzig University. This specialization allows me to integrate systemic perspectives, positive psychology, and evidence-based interventions into my practice, while further deepening my understanding of developmental and relational processes across the lifespan. My experience and interest in Gestalt and existential psychotherapy further inform my work, contributing to a flexible and integrative therapeutic approach. ..... Gençler ve yetişkinlerle çalışan bir klinik psikoloğum. Kısa ve uzun süreli psikoterapi ile psikolojik danışmanlık hizmeti veriyorum. Çalışmalarımın temelini psikodinamik yaklaşım oluşturuyor; özellikle bilinçdışı süreçlerin, içselleştirilmiş ilişki dinamiklerinin ve tekrar eden örüntülerin hem terapi ilişkisi içinde hem de kişinin yaşamının diğer alanlarında nasıl ortaya çıktığını birlikte anlamaya odaklanıyorum. Bugüne kadar psikiyatri klinikleri, üniversite danışmanlık merkezleri ve insani yardım alanları gibi farklı kurum ve ortamlarda çalışma fırsatı buldum. Bu deneyimler, karmaşık ve zorlayıcı yaşam koşullarıyla karşı karşıya kalan bireylerle çalışırken kültürel duyarlılığı yüksek, travma bilgisine dayalı ve her kişinin yaşam öyküsüne saygıyı merkeze alan bir yaklaşım geliştirmemi sağladı. Klinik çalışmalarımın yanı sıra, Leipzig Üniversitesi’nde Çocuk Gelişimi ve Müdahaleleri alanında ileri düzey eğitimime devam ediyorum. Bu uzmanlık eğitimi sayesinde sistemik bakış açısını, pozitif psikoloji yaklaşımlarını ve bilime dayalı müdahaleleri terapi pratiğime entegre ederken; yaşam boyu gelişimsel ve ilişkisel süreçlere dair anlayışımı da derinleştiriyorum. Ayrıca Gestalt ve varoluşçu psikoterapiye yönelik deneyim ve ilgim, çalışma biçimimi besliyor; böylece daha esnek ve bütüncül bir terapötik yaklaşım sunabiliyorum.

I speak:

EnglishTurkish

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Location:

Berlin, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Clinical psychologyRecommended for those who need help with diagnosing and treating more complex mental health issues, often involving assessments and evidence-based treatments.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
Systemic ApproachRecommended for those who want to look at how different systems—like family, work, or society—affect their behavior and relationships.
I see therapy as a collaborative and evolving process, where we work together to explore your inner world and make sense of your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. I offer a space that is non-judgmental, attentive, and open to complexity. You are welcome to bring whatever feels present for you, whether clearly formed thoughts, emotions, or something less defined. If finding the right words feels hard, that is also welcome. I pay attention not only to what is said, but also to what may be communicated indirectly or remains unspoken. The initial sessions typically focus on understanding what brings you to therapy, your current situation, and what you hope to gain from the process. From there, we develop a shared understanding and therapeutic direction together. ..... Terapiyi, birlikte yürütülen ve zaman içinde gelişen bir süreç olarak görüyorum. Bu süreçte, sizin için uygun hissettiren bir tempoda iç dünyanızı keşfetmek ve yaşadığınız deneyimleri birlikte anlamlandırmak için çalışıyoruz. Yargılayıcı olmayan, dikkatle dinleyen ve insan deneyiminin karmaşıklığına açık bir alan sunmaya özen gösteriyorum. Seanslarda sizin için o anda ne varsa onu getirebilirsiniz; ister netleşmiş düşünceler ve duygular olsun, ister henüz tam olarak anlam veremediğiniz ya da kelimelere dökülmesi zor deneyimler. Doğru kelimeleri bulmakta zorlanmanız da bu sürecin doğal bir parçası olarak karşılanır. Ben yalnızca söylenenlere değil, dolaylı biçimde ifade edilenlere ve söylenmeden kalanlara da dikkat ederim. İlk seanslarda genellikle sizi terapiye getiren nedenleri, mevcut yaşam koşullarınızı ve bu süreçten beklentilerinizi anlamaya odaklanırız. Ardından, birlikte ortak bir anlayış ve terapötik yön geliştirmeye başlarız.

Experience

6 years in practice3 months at It's Complicated
2021 – Ongoing Clinical Psychologist | Private Practice 2022 – 2023 Clinical Psychologist | Boğaziçi University Counseling Center Provided short-term counseling and co-facilitated a structured intervention program on self-help and emotion regulation. 2023 Instructor | MEF University Led seminars on contemporary psychoanalytic theory 2020 – 2021 Case Manager | International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation Delivered psychosocial support and case management for refugees and migrants within an EU-funded humanitarian project. 2020 – 2021 Psychotherapy Intern | Istanbul Bilgi University Conducted supervised sessions and psycho-educational material development. 2017 – 2018 Local Coordinator | European Federation of Psychology Students' Associations Managed mental health stigma reduction initiatives (Mind the Mind Campaign); trained volunteers and delivered workshops to children and adults. 2017 Instructor | Keteshwar English Medium Academy Facilitated educational and psychosocial group activities in rural Jodhpur, India, fostering communication skills and confidence in children and adolescents. 2016 Clinical Intern | Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital 2014 – 2015 Clinical Intern | Gülhane Military Medical Academy

Education

University Education: 2024 – Ongoing M.Sc. in Child Development and Intervention | University of Leipzig 2019 – 2022 M.A. in Clinical Psychology | Istanbul Bilgi University 2011 – 2017 B.A. in Psychology | Işık University & ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon Other Trainings: 2020 – Ongoing Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Supervision 2023 Group Work Methods Psychodrama & Sociodrama, Forum Theatre, Somatic Practices, Gestalt Methods, Art and Expressive Techniques. 2020 – 2023 Specialized Clinical Trainings Suicide & Risk Assessment, Personality Disorders, Mindfulness. Memberships: - Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen / Association of German Psychologists (BDP) - International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) - Turkish Psychologists Association / Türk Psikologlar Derneği (TPD)

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online

Individual Session

€90 45 min Online & In-person

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€60 45 min Online & In-person

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable in-person and online
Last active
Experienced on It's Complicated3 months on It's Complicated
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours
Usually responds within 2 hours