Gizem

Ms Gizem Naz

Clinical Psychologist

“An experienced, passionate, empathetic and compassionate CBT-oriented therapist working with individual adults. Trained in logic. Graduated from a top 100 university. NIP member (244985)”

About Me

As an experienced Clinical Psychologist, I offer empathetic and compassionate CBT-oriented therapy for individual adults. I help you explore challenging thoughts and feelings, using a logical, practical approach to understand patterns. Our work together aims to equip you with clear strategies for daily life. Clients find my guidance helps them gain clarity and build resilience.

Approach

Grounded in a logical, compassionate stance, my sessions move between focused problem-solving and attentive listening so we can map patterns and set manageable goals together. I work from Izmir and offer therapy in Turkish, Dutch and English, with online appointments available for those who prefer remote access. Sessions blend structured cognitive work, brief psychometric feedback when useful, and practical, evidence-informed exercises — often with short between-session tasks — paced to your needs. This way of working suits people seeking concrete steps to reduce anxiety, intrusive thoughts or low mood.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Information / Resource Service

    Services that connect individuals with mental health resources, community support, or practical help.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

  • 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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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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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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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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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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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • 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.

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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.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Phobias

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

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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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:

  • 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

Registrations

Netherlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP)

NIP Psychologist

Qualifications

University of Groningen

Service Areas

Online from İzmir

In-person & Online

Karsiyaka

Iznir, Izmir

Turkey

Karsiyaka, Iznir, Turkey