Bahar

Ms Bahar Özel

Psychologist

“Someone who is seeking compassionate, evidence-based support for emotional, psychological, or developmental challenges. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulties with self-esteem, relationships, or coping skills.”

About Me

I am a psychologist who is working with ADHD, OCD depression, anxiety, relationship problems, difficulties with self-esteem and coping skills.

Approach

In sessions, I aim to create a calm, empathetic, and safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. I believe that genuine understanding and change occur when people feel heard and accepted as they are. Therapy, in my view, is not about fixing someone but helping them reconnect with their own capacity for awareness, self-compassion, and growth. I am working with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy approaches. From CBT, I integrate practical tools for identifying unhelpful thought patterns, regulating emotions, and developing psychological flexibility. From mindfulness-based approaches, I use exercises that help clients stay present, observe their inner experiences, and respond rather than react to challenges. Narrative techniques support clients in reframing their stories shifting from self-criticism toward self-understanding and empowerment. My ongoing education in Psychodynamic Therapy allows me to bring deeper exploration into the process, helping clients uncover how past experiences, early relationships, and unconscious beliefs may be influencing their current struggles. Together, we work to bring these patterns to light, fostering new ways of relating to oneself and others.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychoanalysis

    An in-depth therapy that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and inner conflicts to produce lasting psychological change, typically involving frequent sessions.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychology

    The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Schema Therapy

    A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Lithuanian Ministry of Education; Science and Sport – Bachelor's Degree in Psychology

Psychologist

Qualifications

Mykolas Romeris University

Service Areas

Online

In-person & Online

Vilnius, Lithuania

Lithuania

Vilnius, Lithuania