From Trauma To Resilience: How Stress Shapes Growth Through Neuroplasticity
Trauma doesn’t just leave marks; it reshapes you, and when understood, that pressure can become the very force that strengthens how you think, feel, and grow.
Meltem BORA, MSc
Psychologist
verified by TherapyRoute
“I am a CBT-based therapist specializing in migration psychology, expat mental health, trauma, and adjustment difficulties. With a background in clinical health psychology and neuropsychology, I provide evidence-based, structured, and culturally sensitive therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, stress, identity challenges, and life transitions.”
About Me
Hello, I’m a Clinical Health Psychology professional currently completing my Master’s degree in Clinical Health Psychology at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), with a specialization in neuropsychology. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and completed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training with supervision in 2023. I am accredited by the Turkish Psychological Association and EFPA, and I have been practicing CBT-based psychotherapy since 2023.
My primary focus areas include migration psychology, expat adjustment, trauma, anxiety disorders, and identity-related challenges. I have worked extensively with migrants and displaced individuals, particularly those facing post-migration stress, cultural adaptation difficulties, and relocation-related emotional struggles. My professional experience across Türkiye, Northern Ireland, France, and Lithuania enables me to offer culturally informed and multilingual psychological support.
In therapy, I combine structured CBT techniques with neuropsychological insights, helping clients understand how stress, trauma, and life transitions impact both emotional and cognitive functioning. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and practical therapeutic space where clients can build resilience, clarity, and sustainable coping strategies.
Approach
My therapeutic approach is primarily based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supported by neuropsychological insight and trauma-informed care. I work in a structured, collaborative, and goal-oriented way, helping clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and cognitive processes.
In our sessions, we identify unhelpful thinking patterns, emotional triggers, and behavioral cycles that may be maintaining anxiety, stress, or adjustment difficulties. Together, we develop practical coping strategies tailored to your personal history, cultural background, and current life context.
For clients experiencing migration-related stress, identity challenges, or trauma, I integrate culturally sensitive and evidence-based interventions. My aim is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and structured therapeutic space where you can build psychological resilience, emotional clarity, and sustainable change.
Services
I provide online individual psychotherapy for adults, focusing on the following areas:
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized anxiety
Panic attacks
Health anxiety
Social anxiety
Migration & Expat Mental Health
Migration stress and cultural adjustment
Identity and belonging challenges
Relocation-related emotional difficulties
Acculturative stress
Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress
Trauma related to displacement or life transitions
Emotional regulation difficulties
Stress-related cognitive symptoms
Depression & Mood Difficulties
Low mood and loss of motivation
Emotional numbness
Adjustment-related depression
Stress & Life Transitions
Major life changes
Academic or career stress
Burnout
I work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), integrating neuropsychological insights to support emotional regulation, cognitive clarity, and long-term resilience.
Services Offered:
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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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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Community Psychology
A branch of psychology that addresses mental health at the community level, focusing on social factors like poverty, inequality, and access to services.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Music Therapy
A form of therapy that uses music (listening, playing, or creating) as a medium for emotional expression, mood regulation, and healing.
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Neuropsychology
A specialist field that assesses and addresses cognitive difficulties related to brain conditions, injury, or neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Online Counselling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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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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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Works With:
- •Communities
- •Individuals
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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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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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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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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Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.
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Intimacy Issues
Difficulties with emotional or physical closeness in relationships, including fear of vulnerability, avoidance of connection, or sexual concerns.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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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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Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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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:
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Psychologist
A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.
Qualifications
Master of Science
MastersLSMU
Year: 2027
Bachelor of Science
BachelorPCI College / IICP / DB
Year: 2023
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