Sümeyye Sancaktar
Clinical Psychologist
I’m a clinical psychologist working in Turkish and English. I'm here to hold space for you and truly listen. Together, we’ll explore, understand, and make sense of the journey ahead.
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About me
I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in psychodynamic therapy, working with adults to explore the unconscious processes and internal conflicts that shape their thoughts, emotions, and interpersonal relationships.
I hold a Psychology degree from Boğaziçi University and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Istanbul Bilgi University, completed in 2021. During my master’s program, I gained hands-on clinical experience at the university’s psychological help unit, working with individuals from various backgrounds and receiving intensive supervision in both English and Turkish.
Since 2020, I have been running my private practice, providing psychological help to individuals facing a range of challenges. I started to build my practice in Istanbul while also working in a state hospital. In 2023, I relocated to Berlin, where I currently continue my practice, offering both in-person and online sessions.
I support my clients in working through issues like depression, anxiety, identity crises, existential questions, loss, and relational difficulties. I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. My relocation from Istanbul to Berlin has sparked a deeper curiosity and exploration of the psychological aspects of immigration, identity, and boundaries.
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Approach
Psychodynamic Approach
In my work, I prioritize creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. I believe that a trusting therapeutic relationship is fundamental to the healing process. During our first sessions, we’ll focus on understanding your unique experiences, needs, and the goals you hope to achieve in the process. Together, we’ll explore how to begin this transformative journey and build a meaningful therapeutic relationship. We’ll move at your own pace, hearing the present moment and the echoes of the past.
Experience
Private Practice — Clinical Psychologist 2020 - present ISTANBUL & BERLIN Psychodynamic practice with adults and young adults in Turkish and English.
FSM State Hospital, ISTANBUL — Clinical Psychologist 2020 - 2023, ISTANBUL Working with adult patients in a psychiatric service of a state hospital in collaboration with psychiatrists. Conducting psychological assessment tests.
Istanbul Bilgi University — Clinical Psychologist Intern 2019 - 2020, ISTANBUL Psychodynamic psychotherapy practice. Working with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds and identities in the school psychological help unit of the university in Turkish and English.
Bakırköy State Hospital, ISTANBUL — Psychologist Intern 2017, ISTANBUL
Education
2022 - Present, MA, International Experimental and Clinical Linguistics, University of Potsdam
2018 - 2021, MA, Clinical Psychology, Istanbul Bilgi University
2012 - 2018, BA, Psychology, Boğaziçi University
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
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