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In the light of current scientific research, in-depth psychology guides written for Turkish speakers living in the Netherlands and Europe.
How to Stop Overthinking: The Science of Rumination
Anxiety · Rumination
Why doesn't overthinking (rumination) stop, and how do you break it? In the light of current research: the mechanism of rumination, its relationship with depression and anxiety, and 7 evidence-based methods.
Sleep and Mental Health: The Brain's Nightly Repair
Sleep · Emotion Regulation
The two-way relationship between sleep and depression, anxiety and emotion regulation. In the light of current sleep science: how sleep repairs the brain and the evidence-based solution for insomnia (CBT-I).
The Physical Symptoms of Anxiety: Why Does the Body Sound the Alarm?
Anxiety · Body
Why does anxiety cause heart palpitations, shortness of breath, stomach problems and dizziness? The neuroscientific mechanism of physical symptoms and how to tell that these are anxiety and not a heart attack.
How Does Childhood Trauma Shape Adulthood?
Trauma · Development
How do adverse childhood experiences (ACE) affect adult mental and physical health? The traces of trauma on the brain and attachment, and the scientific basis of healing.
Panic Attack: Why It Happens and What to Do Immediately
Panic · Anxiety
Why does a panic attack happen, how do you tell it apart from a heart attack and what do you do right away? The cognitive mechanism of panic disorder and its evidence-based treatment (CBT, interoceptive exposure).
Burnout: When Does Fatigue Turn Into Burnout?
Burnout · Work
What is burnout and how does it differ from ordinary fatigue and depression? The WHO definition, the three-dimensional burnout model, its effects on the brain and the scientific basis of recovery.
Attachment Styles: The Invisible Template of Your Relationships
Relationships · Attachment
What are secure, anxious, avoidant and disorganised attachment styles, how do they shape relationships and can they change? The scientific basis of attachment theory and earned secure attachment.
Sadness or Depression? Where Is the Line?
Depression · Diagnosis
What is the difference between normal sadness and clinical depression? The symptoms of depression, anhedonia, the criterion of duration and functioning, and when professional help is needed: a science-based guide.
Loneliness and Health: A Silent Epidemic
Loneliness · Connection
How does loneliness affect the brain and body, and why can it be as harmful as an addiction? The scientific mechanism of loneliness, how it differs from being alone and ways to break the cycle.
Perfectionism: Virtue or Trap?
Perfectionism · Self-Worth
Is perfectionism a virtue or a risk? The difference between adaptive and maladaptive perfectionism, its relationship with burnout and anxiety, and the science-based solution for unhealthy perfectionism.
Your Anxiety Has a "Purpose": You Cannot Silence It Without Listening
Anxiety · Neuroscience
Why is anxiety not a thinking error but a state of the nervous system? Polyvagal theory, cultural pressure among Turkish migrants and 7 scientific habits that reduce anxiety.
Panic Attack: The Scientific Truth and Solution Behind the Feeling "I Thought I Was Dying"
Panic · Anxiety
Why does a panic attack happen and how do you tell it apart from a heart attack? The amygdala, the DSM-5 symptoms, 5 techniques that work during a crisis and CBT treatment including interoceptive exposure.
Do I Need Therapy? Should I See a Psychologist?
Therapy · Decision
Do you need therapy? 12 clear signs, situations where therapy is not needed, effectiveness research and how to find a good therapist: an honest guide.
Identity Conflict Abroad: The Feeling of "Belonging Neither Here nor There"
Migration · Identity
What is identity conflict abroad, acculturation stress and the feeling of "belonging neither here nor there"? Its symptoms, scientific basis and 5 practical steps to cope with it.
7 Things I Never Told You as a Therapist
Therapy · An Inside View
From 18 years of clinical experience: why venting anger does not work, the harm of retelling trauma details and the importance of a good fit with your therapist: 7 truths not found in the books.
What Is Gaslighting and How Do You Recognise It?
Relationships · Emotional Abuse
What is gaslighting and how do you recognise it? Its neurological effects on the brain, 7 core techniques, 6 forms and the 7 stages of recovery: a science-based, comprehensive guide.
What Is the Inner Child and How Do You Heal It?
Trauma · Healing
What does the concept of the inner child mean scientifically? The wounds of abandonment, inadequacy, neglect and betrayal; the path to healing through IFS therapy and reparenting.
I Live With a Narcissist, What Can I Do?
Relationships · Narcissism
What impact does living with a narcissistic partner, parent or family member have, and what are the ways to cope with it?
PhD Psychotherapist With a Clinical Background in Ankara: Online Therapy Experience
Clinical Experience
With 19 years of clinical experience, thousands of clients and a Fulbright post-doctorate: the experience and working process of a psychotherapist offering online therapy to Turkish speakers in Turkey and Europe.
Online Psychologist From Istanbul: A PhD Psychotherapist's Experience
Clinical Experience
With 19 years of clinical experience and a Fulbright post-doctorate: fully online, PhD-level psychotherapy for Turkish speakers in Istanbul and Europe.