Cansu Güney, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

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“I am a Clinical Psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults through a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic framework. My clinical work focuses on understanding the emotional meaning behind symptoms, relationships, behavioral difficulties, and developmental challenges. I provide psychotherapy in Turkish, English, and French, offering a thoughtful and confidential space where individuals can explore emotional struggles, anxiety, identity issues, relational patterns, parenting challenges, and inner conflicts in depth. Alongside individual psychotherapy, I also work closely with parents to better understand children’s emotional worlds and developmental processes. My approach aims not only to reduce symptoms, but also to support emotional growth, self-awareness, and long-term psychological well-being. I value creating a safe, attentive, and reflective therapeutic relationship tailored to each person’s unique experience. ”

About Me

I graduated from St. Benoît French High School in Istanbul and completed my undergraduate studies in Psychology at Istanbul Bilgi University. I later earned my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Işık University. During my undergraduate education, I completed internships at Marmara Research and Training Hospital’s Psychiatry Department, where I worked in the areas of family and couples therapy, sexual dysfunctions, and anxiety disorders. I also worked with children diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorders in special education centers. In addition, I volunteered as a psychologist and educator in non-governmental organizations including TEGV (Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey) and TOFD (Turkish Spinal Cord Paralytics Association). During my graduate studies, I completed my clinical internship at Erenköy Mental and Neurological Diseases Hospital and conducted individual psychotherapy sessions under supervision at Işık University Clinical Psychology Unit. Throughout and following my graduate education, I provided psychological counseling services to English- and French-speaking preschools. Between 2019 and 2024, I continued my clinical work with children and adolescents at Madalyon Psychiatry Center. Since 2021, I have been translating psychoanalytic articles and texts for Psikanaliz Defterleri and various publications. Since the beginning of my professional career, I have actively pursued seminars and trainings in psychoanalytic theory and practice. I continue to receive individual supervision from a psychoanalyst affiliated with the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) and the Société Psychanalytique de Paris (SPP). I currently practice at the office I co-founded, where I provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy both online and in person. I offer therapy in Turkish, English, and French, and continue my work in psychoanalytic book and article translation. I am also a member of the Clinical Psychology Advisory Board at Işık University. I am a member of the Turkish Psychologists Association and the Istanbul Psychoanalytic Psychosomatics Association.

Approach

I work from a psychoanalytic and psychodynamic perspective, with a focus on understanding the deeper emotional meanings behind symptoms, behaviors, relationships, and recurring life patterns. Rather than offering quick solutions, I aim to create a reflective and supportive space where clients can explore their inner world with curiosity and openness. In therapy, I pay close attention to emotional experiences, developmental history, relationship dynamics, and the ways people cope with anxiety, conflict, and change. I believe that many emotional difficulties are connected to unconscious patterns that deserve to be understood rather than judged. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and parents, tailoring the therapeutic process to each individual’s unique needs and emotional experience. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe therapeutic relationship where genuine psychological growth can emerge. Therapy is not only about symptom relief, but also about developing deeper self-understanding, emotional capacity, and more meaningful connections with oneself and others.

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Basic Information

Kadıköy, Türkiye

In-person & Online

Services

-Individual psychotherapy for adults experiencing emotional, relational, or psychological difficulties -Psychotherapeutic support for children and adolescents tailored to their developmental and emotional needs -Parent guidance and counseling focused on strengthening family relationships and understanding children’s emotional worlds -Therapeutic work with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and other emotional challenges -Support for difficulties related to relationships, attachment patterns, self-esteem, and identity -Guidance through life changes, developmental periods, and emotionally demanding transitions -Psychotherapy sessions available both online and in person in Turkish, English, and French

Services Offered:

Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Crisis Counselling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
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Divorce Counselling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Play Therapy
A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.
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Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
A therapy grounded in psychoanalytic theory that explores unconscious patterns, early experiences, and the therapeutic relationship, typically at a lower session frequency than full psychoanalysis.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Psychometric Testing
Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Parents
Under Fives

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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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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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.
Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
Child Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment
A formal evaluation of a child's cognitive, emotional, or developmental functioning using standardised tests to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties.
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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Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.