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    A matching service developed by psychologists, not algorithms. We help you find a therapist who fits your language, needs, background, and approach. Because the right match is essential for successful therapy.Our therapists are deeply familiar with the unique cultural and social landscape of Istanbul. Find affordable support for depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and more, all within the vibrant heart of Istanbul. Available online and in person, and in over 60 languages.It’s Complicated was built by therapists who believe in community, not corporate models. Since 2019, we’ve been growing independent, local therapist communities and protecting what makes therapy human.
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    In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.

    One does not have to be a therapist to realise that life is complicated. But finding the right therapist, with whom you can build a strong alliance, doesn't have to be. This is the founding principle of It's Complicated, a global network of 2,500+ therapists on a mission to build the world's most sustainable therapy platform.A few years in, we've helped tens of thousands of clients and counting, and built thriving therapy communities in major European cities such as , , , , and .
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    Dr. Ela Ari
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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Dr. Ela Ari

    Dr. Ela Ari

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Psychotherapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Bipolar Disorder • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Bipolar Disorder • Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Sina
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Sina

    Sina

    Counsellor
    Anxiety • Couples therapy • Relationships • Stress • Anger • Crisis Response • Family therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Couples therapy • Relationships • Stress • Anger • Crisis Response • Family therapy
    €90 / session90
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Ceren Hazar
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Ceren Hazar

    Ceren Hazar

    Clinical Psychologist & EMDR Therapist
    Eating disorders • Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Grief & Loss • LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Eating disorders • Anxiety • Depression • Trauma • Grief & Loss • LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats
    €95 / session95
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Gokce Gunbatan
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Gokce Gunbatan

    Gokce Gunbatan

    EMDR Therapist & Clinical Psychologist
    Trauma • Therapy for Expats • Social anxiety • Self-confidence • PTSD • Phobic anxiety disorder • Panic attacks
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Trauma • Therapy for Expats • Social anxiety • Self-confidence • PTSD • Phobic anxiety disorder • Panic attacks
    €70 / session70
    Istanbul
    Online only
    İrfan Darcan
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    İrfan Darcan

    İrfan Darcan

    Couples Therapist & Psychological Counsellor
    Anxiety • Couples therapy • Divorce • High Sensitivity • Anger • Counselling • Psychotherapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Couples therapy • Divorce • High Sensitivity • Anger • Counselling • Psychotherapy
    US$60 / session60
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Ezgi Donmezoglu
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Ezgi Donmezoglu

    Ezgi Donmezoglu

    Clinical Psychologist
    Depression • Dream analysis • Trauma • Eating disorders • Attachment • Borderline personality disorder • Psychological abuse
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • Dream analysis • Trauma • Eating disorders • Attachment • Borderline personality disorder • Psychological abuse
    €95 / session95
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Deryal Yuksel
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Deryal Yuksel

    Deryal Yuksel

    Counsellor
    Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Addictions • Art therapy • Psychodynamic therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Relationships • Therapy for Expats • Addictions • Art therapy • Psychodynamic therapy
    €65 / session65
    Istanbul
    In-person, Online and Text
    Oya Masaraci
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Oya Masaraci

    Oya Masaraci

    Psychodynamic Counsellor & Clinical Psychologist
    Therapy for Expats • Complex PTSD • Anger • Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Health anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Therapy for Expats • Complex PTSD • Anger • Anxiety • Depression • Relationships • Health anxiety
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Gamze Tekin Larsson
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Gamze Tekin Larsson

    Gamze Tekin Larsson

    Clinical Psychologist & Counsellor
    Depression • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic attacks • Stress • Anxiety • Anger • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Depression • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic attacks • Stress • Anxiety • Anger • CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapy
    €75 / session75
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Gamze Farz
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Gamze Farz

    Gamze Farz

    Clinical Psychologist
    Attachment • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Postpartum depression (PPD) • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Attachment • Depression • LGBTQ+ • Postpartum depression (PPD) • Therapy for Expats • Trauma • Anxiety
    €85 / session85
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Hatice Nur Aslan
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Hatice Nur Aslan

    Hatice Nur Aslan

    Clinical Psychologist
    Depression • Personal development • Relationships • Anxiety • Sexuality • Therapy for Expats • Grief & Loss
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Depression • Personal development • Relationships • Anxiety • Sexuality • Therapy for Expats • Grief & Loss
    €60 / session60
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Husna Shinwari
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Husna Shinwari

    Husna Shinwari

    Counsellor
    Anxiety • Depression • Social anxiety • Panic attacks • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Academic or educational problems
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Social anxiety • Panic attacks • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Academic or educational problems
    €65 / session65
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Selim Cillov
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Selim Cillov

    Selim Cillov

    Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Depression • Social anxiety • Trauma • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Panic attacks • Supervision for therapists
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Anxiety • Depression • Social anxiety • Trauma • ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Panic attacks • Supervision for therapists
    €70 / session70
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    yuliya kalan
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    yuliya kalan

    yuliya kalan

    Existential Therapist & Counselling Psychologist
    Anxiety • Crisis Response • Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Spiritual crisis • Counselling
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Crisis Response • Depression • Grief & Loss • Relationships • Spiritual crisis • Counselling
    €50 / session50
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Gamze Şekerci Kuka
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Gamze Şekerci Kuka

    Gamze Şekerci Kuka

    Clinical Psychologist
    Trauma • Relationships • Personality disorders • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Trauma • Relationships • Personality disorders • Anxiety • Self-confidence • Grief & Loss • Therapy for Expats
    €70 / session70
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Asu Akdemir Yalazkan
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Asu Akdemir Yalazkan

    Asu Akdemir Yalazkan

    Counsellor & Psychological Counsellor
    Academic or educational problems • Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Grief & Loss • Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria • Panic attacks
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Academic or educational problems • Acute Stress Disorder • Anxiety • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Grief & Loss • Illness anxiety disorder (IAD) or hypochondria • Panic attacks
    €50 / session50
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Azra Hamitoglu Kobak
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Azra Hamitoglu Kobak

    Azra Hamitoglu Kobak

    Counsellor
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Acute Stress Disorder • Burnout • Depression • Self-confidence
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    ADHD: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • Anxiety • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Acute Stress Disorder • Burnout • Depression • Self-confidence
    €90 / session90
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Arzu Göncü
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Arzu Göncü

    Arzu Göncü

    Clinical Psychologist & Psychodynamic Counsellor
    Depression • Grief & Loss • Panic attacks • Transitions • Anxiety • Psychodynamic therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Depression • Grief & Loss • Panic attacks • Transitions • Anxiety • Psychodynamic therapy
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Cansu Yildirim
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Cansu Yildirim

    Cansu Yildirim

    Clinical Psychologist
    Anxiety • Children • Meditation • Mindfulness • Trauma • Adolescent • Therapists for Ukraine
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Children • Meditation • Mindfulness • Trauma • Adolescent • Therapists for Ukraine
    €70 / session70
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Ali Pamir Kaplan
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Ali Pamir Kaplan

    Ali Pamir Kaplan

    Counsellor
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Academic or educational problems • Gender identity • Individuation • Personal development
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Academic or educational problems • Gender identity • Individuation • Personal development
    €60 / session60
    Istanbul
    In-person and Online
    Beyazit Garip
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Beyazit Garip

    Beyazit Garip

    Counsellor
    Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic attacks • Schizophrenia • Bipolar Disorder
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Borderline personality disorder • Depression • Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic attacks • Schizophrenia • Bipolar Disorder
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Sena Çobanoğlu
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Sena Çobanoğlu

    Sena Çobanoğlu

    Clinical Psychologist
    Therapy for Expats • Relationships • Anxiety • Depression • Panic attacks • Stress • Self-confidence
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Therapy for Expats • Relationships • Anxiety • Depression • Panic attacks • Stress • Self-confidence
    €80 / session80
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Nurkut Aksu
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Nurkut Aksu

    Nurkut Aksu

    Counsellor
    Dream analysis • Depression • Gender dysphoria • LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats • Borderline personality disorder • Trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Dream analysis • Depression • Gender dysphoria • LGBTQ+ • Therapy for Expats • Borderline personality disorder • Trauma
    €65 / session65
    Istanbul
    Online only
    Soraya Raeispour
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Soraya Raeispour

    Soraya Raeispour

    Counsellor
    Couples therapy • Eating disorders • Narcissistic abuse • Psychological abuse • Trauma • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Couples therapy • Eating disorders • Narcissistic abuse • Psychological abuse • Trauma • Anxiety • ACT: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    US$60 / session60
    Istanbul
    Online and Text
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    Looking for a therapist in Istanbul? Explore our platform to browse through our experienced team of therapists and psychologists based in Istanbul, and use our hassle-free online booking system for appointments. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here. If there aren't many therapists listed in Istanbul yet, don't worry! Many of our listed therapists offer online counselling as an option. Online private therapy services, couples counselling, or coaching, can be found by using the filter for online therapists in our main directory. If you need some more help in finding a qualified therapist, It's Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.


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    The philosophy of It's Complicated proudly contains both accessibility and diversity at its heart, and we understand that there are many reasons why you might feel more comfortable with a counsellor who shares similar demographics. If you have specific preferences for your therapist, you can use our built-in therapy search filters to find the right fit for you. Search for English-speaking therapists in Istanbul by filtering by language in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals and discover other filter options such as:

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    For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality we operate in nearly 100 languages, offering both online and in-person sessions. With a diverse network of over 2,500 mental health professionals spanning 50+ countries, including Turkey, you can easily connect with accredited psychologists in Istanbul and beyond.

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