Miray Erbey
Licensed Psychologist
verified by TherapyRoute
“My therapeutic approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where clients can feel seen and understood. I work collaboratively to explore how inner experiences and life circumstances shape emotional patterns, and to help individuals reconnect with their own strengths. This work offers room to understand challenges with care and curiosity, and to develop resilience at a pace that feels right for each person.”
About Me
I hold a degree in Psychology from Istanbul Bilgi University and spent part of my studies at the University of Winnipeg in Canada. I later completed my MSc in Neuroscience at Istanbul University and conducted doctoral research in Germany at the Max Planck Institute, where I focused on the relationship between mind, emotion, and the body. Over time, I felt drawn to clinical work as a way to connect this academic background with people’s lived experiences.
My therapeutic approach is shaped by psychodynamic thinking, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Schema Therapy, and I work in a holistic, client-centered way. I began working in counseling settings during my undergraduate years through volunteer work with non-governmental organizations and continue to deepen my practice through ongoing training. In therapy, I value a warm, collaborative relationship where clients can feel safe to explore challenges and build inner resilience. I offer individual counseling in Turkish and English in Istanbul.
Approach
Sessions take shape collaboratively and unfold at a pace that respects individual needs and rhythms. I hold a balance between structure and openness, creating room for reflection as well as gentle movement when it feels right. The work is guided by what feels most relevant in the moment, with attention to how insights can quietly carry into everyday life. This way of working often resonates with people seeking thoughtful, steady support during periods of change or complexity.
Services
I offer individual psychological counseling for adults navigating emotional distress, life transitions, relationship difficulties, and patterns that feel hard to shift. My work often centers on anxiety, stress, grief, identity questions, and the emotional impact of change, including relocation and major life adjustments. I am particularly drawn to working with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and are seeking a more grounded way forward. Sessions are offered in Turkish and English, in person in Istanbul or online.