Graduated from Boğaziçi University, Department of Psychology, in 2021. She then completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Altınbaş University in 2025 with the thesis titled “The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Perceived Parental Perfectionism and Individual Perfectionism in Young Adults (Ages 18–45),” earning the title of Clinical Psychologist. During her undergraduate and graduate studies, she gained experience working with children, adolescents, and families in various institutions.
She began her professional career at Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Department, providing psychological support to inpatients and their families for three years. She then continued her work at İdea Psikoloji and in the private practice of Erdem Ertaş, conducting psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and parents.
Her work focuses on child and adolescent psychology as well as parent counseling. In her clinical practice, she integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, and supportive psychotherapy approaches in a holistic manner.
Certifications and Trainings
- Pediatric Psycho-Oncology Therapy Program – Haliç University Continuing Education Center, 2022
- Theoretical Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescents – Association of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapies, 2022 (Prof. Dr. Vahdet Görmez)
- Child-Centered Play Therapy – Reyhana Seedat, 2023
- Child-Centered Play Therapy Supervision – Reyhana Seedat, 2024
- Filial Therapy – Reyhana Seedat, 2023
- Triple-P Positive Parenting Program – Hümanist Büro, 2024
- Supportive Psychotherapy Training – İnda Counseling Center, 2025 (Prof. Dr. Cem Kaptanoğlu)
- WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children) – Giunti Psychometrics Turkey, 2024
- CAS (Cognitive Assessment System) – Istanbul University Continuing Education Center, 2025
- CNS Vital Signs (Cognitive Performance and Attention Test) – CNS Vital Signs Turkey
- MOXO Attention Test – MOXO Turkey
- Specific Learning Disorder – Clinical Observation Battery – Dyslexia and Learning Difficulties Association, 2023
- Objective Tests Practitioner Training – Gedik University, 2022
- Drawing Analysis Practitioner Training – Gedik University, 2022
Publications
- 2025 – Conference Presentation / Publication: 6th International Symposium on Social Sciences and Educational Sciences (USVES) Full Text Book – “Perceived Parental Perfectionism and Individual Perfectionism”
- 2025 – Master’s Thesis, Clinical Psychology: “The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion in the Relationship Between Perceived Parental Perfectionism and Individual Perfectionism in Young Adults (Ages 18–45)”
