Goncagül Karabulut
Clinical Psychologist
The inner journey is where transformation begins. I am here to accompany you on the path of exploring the experiences, emotional complexities, and recurring patterns that have brought you to this moment.
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About me
As a psychoanalytically-oriented psychotherapist, I hold a deep curiosity for the complexities of the human mind and emotional life. I completed my training and supervision within the framework of this profound school of thought, and my work primarily focuses on the unconscious dynamics of the individual. I believe that exploring how our past experiences—especially our early relationships—shape our current relational patterns, thinking styles, and emotional reactions is vital for meaningful and lasting change.
My aim in therapy is not merely to alleviate symptoms but to facilitate a transformation of the underlying dynamics. In this process, I center the individual's inner conflicts, defense mechanisms, and their inherent potential to rewrite their own story. I offer sessions to adults from diverse backgrounds and identities, working in both Turkish and English, available for both in-person and online appointments.
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Approach
At the heart of my therapeutic approach is the commitment to creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathic space. Rooted in the psychoanalytic framework, I aim for this space to provide you with the freedom to express yourself fully and to explore even your most challenging emotions.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers a deep, in-depth journey for those looking to understand the profound impact of the past on their present life. During our sessions, we work together to make sense of unconscious material using elements such as your dreams, free associations, recurring relationship patterns, and the transferential dynamics within the therapeutic relationship itself. The goal is to bring previously unaware parts of yourself and repressed emotions to the surface, fostering insight that enables you to make more conscious and deliberate choices in your life.
In our work together, the therapeutic relationship serves as a crucial tool: It allows you to observe reflections of your current relational patterns and experience healthier ways of relating and connecting. My objective is not to offer ready-made solutions, but to be a trustworthy companion in your journey of discovering your own inner authority and emotional resilience.
Experience
2025 - present | Lecturer at Acıbadem University, Psychology Department 2021 - present | Clinical Psychologist/Psychotherapist in private practice in Istanbul 2019- 2021 | Volunteer experience with the Mor Çatı Women’s Shelter Foundation and MUDEM 2018-2023 | Teaching & Research Assistant at Isık University, Psychology Department 2015 - 2021 | Clinical Psychologist/Consultant , Ministry of Health–affiliated institutions in Istanbul
Education
2021 – present | Ph.D., Clinical Psychology — Adult Track (ongoing), Işık University 2018 | M.A., Clinical Psychology, Marmara University 2013 | B.A., Psychology (High Honors), Hacettepe University
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