Sevilay

Dr Sevilay Abudaram

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

Verified

“Experienced Clinical Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Couple and Family Therapy, EMDR, and Clinical Supervision. Strong healthcare services professional with a PhD focused in Clinical Practice from University of Exeter.”

About Me

I help individuals, couples, and families navigate complex emotional challenges. My extensive experience within the hospital and healthcare industry informs a grounded, thoughtful approach. I am skilled in EMDR, a technique often beneficial for processing difficult experiences. Clients seeking clarity in relationships or healing from past events will find a supportive and structured space. My aim is to help you build stronger connections and foster lasting well-being.

Approach

Sessions typically blend careful assessment with paced, collaborative work that helps you make sense of painful memories, shifting patterns in relationships and daily coping. You’ll find sessions held in Istanbul or online, in English or Turkish, with focused meetings and practical reflections to try between sessions. My style is attentive and goal-oriented: we set small, measurable steps, review progress regularly, and adjust methods to suit your pace and needs. This approach tends to suit people seeking clarity, healing, and stronger connection.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Intellectual Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal testing to evaluate intellectual ability and cognitive functioning, often used for educational planning or diagnosis.

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • 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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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

    Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

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

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

    Learn more about Body Image
  • 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.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • 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.

  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

    Learn more about Phobias
  • 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).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Turkish Psychological Association

Association of the Couple and Family Therapies

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Qualifications

Boğaziçi University

Istanbul Bilgi University

University of Exeter

Service Areas

Dr Sevilay Abudaram

In-person & Online

Şişli

İstanbul, İstanbul

Turkey