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BEGUM ENGUR
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
I help children, adolescents and adults overcome anxiety, stress, depression and trauma through EMDR – fostering calm, resilience and lasting personal growth. (EMDR Europe Accredited Psychologist, MSc, GMBPsS) 🇬🇧🇹🇷
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About me
Born and raised in Istanbul and working internationally, I am a Psychologist and European Accredited EMDR therapist offering therapy in English and Turkish, mainly online. With over 5 years of experience supporting adults, adolescents, children and families, I bring an integrative perspective that is both professional and deeply human. Alongside my clinical practice, I also create psycho-educational trainings and contribute to research on EMDR and therapy, which keeps my work both grounded and innovative.
🫶🏻 As your therapist, I can support you with: I help clients struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, or adjustment difficulties. I also support expats navigating transitions abroad, parents seeking healthier family dynamics, and individuals coping with grief, loss, OCD, phobias, or psychosomatic difficulties. Together, we will focus on understanding the root causes, building coping strategies, and creating the conditions for resilience and meaningful change.
🛋️ How is therapy with me: My style is warm, collaborative and non-judgmental. EMDR therapy often helps clients experience faster and long-lasting relief compared to traditional approaches, but sessions also include integrative and relational work to match your unique needs. Therapy with me is not just about symptom relief — it’s about finding clarity, inner calm and a deeper connection to yourself, so that you can step into life with greater confidence, balance and authenticity.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
🤝 My therapeutic style
As a European Accredited EMDR therapist and Psychologist, my main approach is EMDR, which offers a structured yet deeply flexible way of processing difficult experiences, trauma and emotional blocks. EMDR helps to reprocess disturbing memories and reduce their emotional impact, so that you can feel calmer, safer and more in control of your present life.
At the same time, I don’t believe therapy is “one-size-fits-all.” I integrate elements from attachment-based work, mindfulness, and relational approaches to strengthen emotional regulation, build resilience and enhance self-awareness. For children and families, I also draw from creative therapies such as Sandtray, Art Therapy and Theraplay-based activities, offering a safe and engaging space for growth. Each session is tailored to your unique needs, balancing structure with flexibility so that the process feels both effective and supportive.
📆 Recommended session frequency
I usually recommend starting with weekly sessions to create continuity and momentum. Depending on your progress and needs, we can move towards fortnightly or monthly check-ins. Some clients choose to come back for occasional sessions during stressful life transitions — you will always be welcome. When the time comes to conclude, we wrap up with a closing session to reflect on your journey and prepare you for moving forward on your own.
📃 Practical details – payment & cancellation
Sessions are privately paid and not covered by national health insurance, though some private health insurers may provide reimbursement — please check with your provider. To confirm your booking, pre-payment is required. If you need to cancel or reschedule, kindly give at least 24 hours’ notice to avoid being charged the full fee. Of course, in cases of emergencies, rescheduling is always considered with understanding.
📱 If you’d like to connect
You can also find me on Instagram: @psikolog_begumengur (Though I encourage mindful use of social media 🌱)
Experience
2021-Present: Febris Counseling Center, Istanbul - Clinical Psychologist & European Accredited EMDR Therapist
2022 Feb-June: Pia Psychology & Counseling Center - Clinical Psychologist
2021-2022: Korto Psychology & Counseling Center- Clinical Psychologist
2018 August-2021: GunIsigi Child & Family Counseling Center, ISTANBUL - Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
2017 June-2018 May: ABA/VB (Applied Behavior Analysis/Verbal Behavior Therapy) & Special Educational Needs Support Work – Private Clients around London, UK (Supervised by BCBA Consultants)
2017 January- June: ABA Therapist & Behavioral Interventionist – Beyond Autism Rainbow School, Axcis Education Recruitment (with ABA Supervision/Training): 1:1 Pairing, Manding, ITT, NET, Self-help, Play Skills Sessions with adolescents having severe ASD (age between 12-18).
2016 September- 2017 January: Special Educational Needs Support Worker/TA, Allfarthing Primary School, London: Conducting SEN Sessions with 3 different children ages from 5 to 8; diagnosed with ASD, ADHD and SLD.
2016 January-August: Trainee Psychologist, Conduct, Adoption & Fostering Team- South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (Clinical Placement) Key Areas: Adoption, anti-social behavior, anxiety, attachment disorders, autistic spectrum disorders, disruptive behavior, emotional development, failed placements, fostering, parent training, post-traumatic stress disorder, sexualized behavior.
2014 (5 months): Following up a specific case/ 2.5 years old child with pervasive developmental disorder: Application of infant early intervention program.
2013-2014 (1 year): Assistance to a child & adolescent therapist/counsellor, Sonnur K. Öztürk. (from Ekip Norma Razon)
Education
Graduate Member of The British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
2024 - European Accredited EMDR Practitioner - EMDR Europe
2016 MSc King's College London- Child Adolescent Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
2014 BSc Istanbul Bilgi University- Psychology
ONLINE EDUCATIONS
2015 Johns Hopkins University Psychological First Aid- Verified Certificate (Honor Degree)
2015 University of Edinburgh The Clinical Psychology of Children & Young People
2015 Yale University Autism & Related Disorders
OTHERS
2018 January-March Queen’s University Belfast, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work- Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) Online Course - Certificate
2006-2010 IB (International Baccalaureate) Scholarship Holder
University of California Berkeley, Summer Session (CGPA: 3.00)
Eyuboglu High School, Istanbul, Turkey Turkish High School Diploma GPA: 83/100, ranked 4th among graduating class International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB)
Services
Intro Call
Individual Session
Insurances
