Musa

Musa Cekmez, MA

Clinical Psychologist

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I am a clinical psychologist with over five years of experience working with adults. I work in English and Turkish, currently only online. My practice welcomes individuals of all origins, religions, and genders.

About Me

I am a clinical psychologist working with young adults and adults, offering short- and long-term psychotherapy, as well as counseling. My primary orientation is psychodynamic, with a focus on fostering insight into unconscious processes, internalized relational dynamics, and the repetition of patterns as they emerge within and beyond the therapeutic relationship. I have worked in a range of settings, including psychiatric clinics, university counseling services, and humanitarian contexts, supporting individuals facing complex and often challenging life situations. These experiences have shaped my culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach, grounded in respect for each person’s unique background and lived experience. Alongside my clinical work, I am pursuing advanced training in Child Development and Intervention at Leipzig University. This specialization allows me to integrate systemic perspectives, positive psychology, and evidence-based interventions into my practice, while further deepening my understanding of developmental and relational processes across the lifespan. My experience and interest in Gestalt and existential psychotherapy further inform my work, contributing to a flexible and integrative therapeutic approach. ..... Gençler ve yetişkinlerle çalışan bir klinik psikoloğum. Kısa ve uzun süreli psikoterapi ile psikolojik danışmanlık hizmeti veriyorum. Çalışmalarımın temelini psikodinamik yaklaşım oluşturuyor; özellikle bilinçdışı süreçlerin, içselleştirilmiş ilişki dinamiklerinin ve tekrar eden örüntülerin hem terapi ilişkisi içinde hem de kişinin yaşamının diğer alanlarında nasıl ortaya çıktığını birlikte anlamaya odaklanıyorum. Bugüne kadar psikiyatri klinikleri, üniversite danışmanlık merkezleri ve insani yardım alanları gibi farklı kurum ve ortamlarda çalışma fırsatı buldum. Bu deneyimler, karmaşık ve zorlayıcı yaşam koşullarıyla karşı karşıya kalan bireylerle çalışırken kültürel duyarlılığı yüksek, travma bilgisine dayalı ve her kişinin yaşam öyküsüne saygıyı merkeze alan bir yaklaşım geliştirmemi sağladı. Klinik çalışmalarımın yanı sıra, Leipzig Üniversitesi’nde Çocuk Gelişimi ve Müdahaleleri alanında ileri düzey eğitimime devam ediyorum. Bu uzmanlık eğitimi sayesinde sistemik bakış açısını, pozitif psikoloji yaklaşımlarını ve bilime dayalı müdahaleleri terapi pratiğime entegre ederken; yaşam boyu gelişimsel ve ilişkisel süreçlere dair anlayışımı da derinleştiriyorum. Ayrıca Gestalt ve varoluşçu psikoterapiye yönelik deneyim ve ilgim, çalışma biçimimi besliyor; böylece daha esnek ve bütüncül bir terapötik yaklaşım sunabiliyorum. Memberships: - Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen / Association of German Psychologists (BDP) - International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) - Turkish Psychologists Association / Türk Psikologlar Derneği (TPD)

Approach

I see therapy as a collaborative and evolving process, where we work together to explore your inner world and make sense of your experiences at a pace that feels right for you. I offer a space that is non-judgmental, attentive, and open to complexity. You are welcome to bring whatever feels present for you, whether clearly formed thoughts, emotions, or something less defined. If finding the right words feels hard, that is also welcome. I pay attention not only to what is said, but also to what may be communicated indirectly or remains unspoken. The initial sessions typically focus on understanding what brings you to therapy, your current situation, and what you hope to gain from the process. From there, we develop a shared understanding and therapeutic direction together.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

Terapiyi, birlikte yürütülen ve zaman içinde gelişen bir süreç olarak görüyorum. Bu süreçte, sizin için uygun hissettiren bir tempoda iç dünyanızı keşfetmek ve yaşadığınız deneyimleri birlikte anlamlandırmak için çalışıyoruz. Yargılayıcı olmayan, dikkatle dinleyen ve insan deneyiminin karmaşıklığına açık bir alan sunmaya özen gösteriyorum. Seanslarda sizin için o anda ne varsa onu getirebilirsiniz; ister netleşmiş düşünceler ve duygular olsun, ister henüz tam olarak anlam veremediğiniz ya da kelimelere dökülmesi zor deneyimler. Doğru kelimeleri bulmakta zorlanmanız da bu sürecin doğal bir parçası olarak karşılanır. Ben yalnızca söylenenlere değil, dolaylı biçimde ifade edilenlere ve söylenmeden kalanlara da dikkat ederim. İlk seanslarda genellikle sizi terapiye getiren nedenleri, mevcut yaşam koşullarınızı ve bu süreçten beklentilerinizi anlamaya odaklanırız. Ardından, birlikte ortak bir anlayış ve terapötik yön geliştirmeye başlarız.

Services Offered:

  • 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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  • 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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

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

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  • Trauma Counselling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • 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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  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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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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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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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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  • Anxiety

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

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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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.

  • Intimacy Issues

    Difficulties with emotional or physical closeness in relationships, including fear of vulnerability, avoidance of connection, or sexual concerns.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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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.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Arts

İstanbul Bilgi University

Bachelor of Arts

Işık University

Service Areas

Online Only

Berlin

Germany

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