Ms Betül Kurban, MSc

Licensed Psychologist

“With a clinical focus on adults, I work on life transitions, identity, anxiety, wellbeing and coping with uncertainty. I hold a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology, studied and worked in Austria and Germany, and gained international volunteer experience with a multicultural perspective.”

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About Me

Betül Kurban is a Counselling Psychologist who graduated top of her class from Bahçeşehir University’s Guidance and Psychological Counselling programme and completed a double major in Psychology in 2022. She gained experience through various internships, volunteer work, and Erasmus+ academic placements at the University of Salzburg and the University of Potsdam. She completed her master’s degree in 2025 and received her specialty in Counseling Psychology. Betül has taken part in national and international volunteer projects, provided psychological support in Hatay, Türkiye after the 2023 earthquakes, worked on Erasmus mobility and migration-related initiatives, and represented Türkiye at several international conferences. Trained in CBT and EMDR, she offers individual counselling both online and in person in Üsküdar, Istanbul. With experience in multicultural settings, she supports adults navigating life transitions, identity exploration, anxiety, and uncertainty, and also provides counselling in English.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace that mixes short-term problem-solving with moments to reflect on identity and belonging. In Istanbul or online, we use clear check-ins, brief skill practice during the hour, and gentle follow-up tasks so insights carry into daily life. EMDR-informed stabilisation and structured cognitive work surface alongside culturally attuned exploration, tailored to your rhythm and tolerance. People facing change, overwhelm, or cross-cultural strain often find this approach grounding and practical.

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Basic Information

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Istanbul, Turkey

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.
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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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

Adults
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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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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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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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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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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