Sinem

Sinem Deniz, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

“My work is grounded in a psychoanalytic approach, with a focus on understanding emotional experiences, relational patterns, and unconscious processes. I value depth, consistency, and the therapeutic relationship as central elements of psychological change, and I aim to support clients in developing greater self-awareness and emotional understanding within a safe and respectful therapeutic setting.”

About Me

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist working from a psychoanalytic perspective. I am interested in how emotional experiences, early relationships, and unconscious patterns influence how we feel, relate, and live today. I see therapy as a safe and supportive space to explore difficult feelings, moments of feeling stuck, and questions about the self or relationships. I aim to offer a thoughtful, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where clients can feel understood and move at their own pace.

Approach

I see therapy as a collaborative and evolving process, shaped by the client’s pace and needs. By offering a consistent, reflective, and emotionally attuned space, I aim to help clients feel safe enough to explore difficult feelings, develop insight, and experience meaningful psychological change. My approach emphasise on understanding the emotional meaning behind the behaviour rather than focusing solely on the instant solutions. I pay close attention to unconscious processes, relational experiences, and patterns that emerge within the therapeutic relationship.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

- Individual psychotherapy for adults - Psychotherapy for adolescents and children - Parent counseling and parenting-focused therapeutic support - Support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional difficulties - Relationship, attachment, and identity-related concerns - Life transitions and developmental challenges - Sessions offered in person and online

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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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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  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • 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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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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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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  • Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.

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  • Supervision

    Professional oversight for therapists and counsellors, providing guidance, ethical support, and reflective space for their clinical work.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Parents
  • Under Fives

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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  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Child Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    A formal evaluation of a child's cognitive, emotional, or developmental functioning using standardised tests to identify conditions like ADHD, autism, or learning difficulties.

  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Control Issues

    A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.

  • Cross-Cultural

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

  • 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.

  • Inadequacy

    A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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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 Science in Clinical Psychology (MSc (Clin Psych))

University of Bergamo

Year: 2020

Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych)

University of Istanbul

Year: 2014

Infant Observation

Istanbul Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psyhcotherapy Association

Year: 2026

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Kadıköy

İstanbul, İstanbul

Turkey

Kadıköy, İstanbul, Turkey