It's Complicated

Zeynep Bener

(she/her)

Coach

Available for new clients
Supporting you in navigating stress, identity, and relationships with clarity and courage -in Turkish, English and German. > Türkce danismanlik vermekteyim. <

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At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable online only
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 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 8 hours

About me

I am a psychological counselor and coach working with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or in transition. Many of my clients are navigating life between cultures, managing high levels of stress, or questioning who they are beneath external expectations. My work focuses on self-discovery, strengthening communication, and building emotional resilience. Together, we explore your patterns, values, and internal conflicts, so you can make decisions that feel aligned and authentic. Having grown up in a multicultural environment and lived between different cultural contexts, I am particularly sensitive to the complexities of identity, belonging, and adaptation. I researched the intersections of culture and identity, and worked in transcultural environments. I understand the tension between personal, familial and cultural expectations. I offer an authentic, respectful, and non-judgmental space. At the same time, I believe growth requires challenge. I will gently challenge limiting beliefs and recurring patterns to help you gain clarity and take meaningful steps forward.

I speak:

TurkishGermanEnglish

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Location:

Berlin, Germany

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
I work with an integrative approach, drawing from humanistic psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and evidence-based coaching methods. Our sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. It is important to me that you feel heard, understood, and taken seriously. This empathetic foundation creates a space where authenticity is possible and where meaningful challenge can also take place. Insight alone is often not enough for sustainable change. When appropriate, I offer practical reflections or exercises between sessions to help you apply what we discuss to your everyday life. We then reflect on your experiences, adjust where necessary, and deepen the process. My aim is to support not only understanding, but real-life integration.

Experience

Over 1 year at It's Complicated
- Psychologist @Vivantes Spandau - Intern @Vivantes Transcultural Psychiatry Daily Clinic, Berlin - Working Student @TransVer-Charité, Berlin - Intern @Psychiatry Clinic, Izmir Dokuz Eylül University Hospital, Izmir - Intern @Psychiatry Clinic, Phillippusstift Hospital Essen, Essen

Education

- Currently - Psychotherapeutic Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy @SFU, Berlin - 2025 - M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology @SFU,Berlin - 2022 - M.Sc. Intercultural Business Psychology @Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt, Hamm - 2019 - B.Sc. Psychology @Middle East Technical University,Ankara

Services

Intro Call

Free 20 min Online
This free session is intended to check if we are compatible. It might be that we don't match on a personal level, or maybe my skill set or approach is not matching with what you need/expect. It is a two-way interview, so feel free to bring your questions in!

Individual Session

€60 50 min Online
Coaching and psychological counseling

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable online only
Experienced on It's ComplicatedOver 1 year on It's Complicated
Offers free 20 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 8 hours
Next available: May 25