Yonca Kanburoglu-Gozen

Humans are not inherently born with mental health difficulties. Even though we can have certain vulnerabilities, our response giving mechanisms to stress, and adversity are triggered by our experiences early in life. As an adult psychotherapist, I have adopted the principles of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Schema therapy. In addition, I conduct EMDR therapy with adults when I think that EMDR therapy is suitable for the needs of my clients. My goal is to form a therapeutic relationship with my clients on the basis of collaboration and empathy; understand the internal needs of the client and create a psychotherapy plan accordingly. EMDR Therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy approach which perceives the psychopathology from a trauma perspective. EMDR aims to address the issues involving past, present and future through targeting past experiences, triggers, potential challenges and presenting symptoms. It resolves trauma and adverse life experiences with the incorporation of bilateral stimulation and dual focus of attention. The process enables the activation of disturbing components of memory as well as the resumption of adaptive information processing and integration. As a result, EMDR allows us to reprocess the distressing and traumatic memories of an individual. An EMDR session last for 90 minutes. As a couple’s therapist, I have adopted the principles and techniques of Gottman Method Couples Therapy. The goals of therapy with couples are to deactivate the conflicting verbal communication; increase intimacy, respect and affection; and create a sense of empathy and understanding in the context of the relationship. A couple session last for 90 minutes.

2022-present Clinical Psychologist with a private practice, particularly working with expats and internationals 2021 Coaching and Psychotherapy in the IPI program, Leiden University 2018-2021 Psychologist and Psychotherapist in the Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Clinic of Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar, Istanbul, Turkey 2018 Clinical Psychology Intern in the Moodist Psychiatry and Neurology Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Education 2022 Clinical Psychology (MSc), Leiden University 2020 Double Major: Psychology (BA) and International Relations (BS), Koc University Specialized Trainings and Certificates 2024 Schema Therapy 2024 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 2022 EMDR Therapy Level 1 snd 2 (Accredited by EMDR Europe) 2022 Working with Attachment Problems in EMDR 2020-2022 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Theory and Application (Accredited by ACT) 2021 Schema Therapy for Children and Adolescents (Accredited by ISST) 2021 Family Counselling 2020-2021 Experiential Play Therapy Level 1 and 2 (+Advanced Level Webinars) 2020 Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2 (Accredited by Gottman Institute) 2020 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy with Children and Adolescents