BACKGROUND AND TRAINING
I am committed to helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Over the years, I have dedicated myself to continuous learning and development in both academic and healthcare settings. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Health Psychology and working in private practice, I integrate the latest research with compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic practice.
My journey has been shaped by a diverse range of experiences, equipping me with the skills to support individuals facing a variety of challenges, from chronic pain and eating disorders to body image concerns and everyday stress. I’m trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), which I use to help clients navigate life’s complexities while staying true to their values.
My passion for blending research and practice drives my dedication to provide support that is both compassionate and scientifically grounded. My published paper (Ozbek et al.,2023), reflects my desire to advancing our understanding of human behavior through rigorous research. By integrating evidence-based insights into my practice, I aim to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I am a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) and British Psychological Society (BPS) and my work is regulated by its laws, values and regulations.
- 11/2024 – present – Professional Doctorate in Health Psychology, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
- 09/2017 – 09/2018 – MSc Health Psychology (Merit), University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
- 09/2012 – 06/2017 – BSc Psychology (honours degree, 100% scholarship), Baskent University, Turkey
- 01/2016 – 06/2016 – Erasmus+ Exchange Program at Psychology Institute, Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
- 05/2019 – present, National Editor, Practical Health Psychology Blog, European Health Psychology Society (EHPS)
- 01/2020 – 05/2020, Health and Education Program Coordinator, Punt Jove Pollenca, Mallorca, Spain.
- 05/2019 – 11/2019, Research Assistant, Circadian Therapeutics, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- 02/2019 – 11/2019, Young Ambition Mentor, 1625 Independent People, Bristol, United Kingdom
- 07/2018 – 05/2019, Research Associate, Oxford Brookes University, UK
- 10/2017 – 12/2018, Research Assistant, Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), UWE Bristol, UK
- 01/2018 – 05/18, Wellbeing Education Facilitator, Educational Psychology Service, Bristol City Council, UK
- 06/2016 – 09/2016, Intern Psychologist, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital (GEAH), Ankara, Turkey
- 06/2015 – 08/2015, Intern Psychologist, Baskent University Hospital Stress Management Research and Applications Centre
- 11/2024 Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) UK & Republic of Ireland Chapter Conference, London, UK.
- 02/2024 Life After The DSM: Process-Based Therapy Tools for Practitioners. Trainers: Steven C. Hayes, PhD & Gijs Jansen, PhD
- 01/2024 Using Chairwork to Enliven Therapy Sessions, Contextual Consulting. Trainers: Dr Tobyn Bell & Dr Matthew Pugh
- 08/2023 Trauma-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training (Advanced Level) – Dr Russ Harris
- 04/2023 Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Retreat for Mental Health Professionals, informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Weert, Netherlands
- 03/2023 Level-Up ACT – Fidelity Training (Advanced Level). Trainer:Dr Lou Lasprugato
- 03/2023 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Grief, Contextual Consulting. Trainer: Dr Ray Owen
- 06/2022 Association for Contextual Behavioural Science (ACBS) World Conference. San Francisco, USA
- 06/2021 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Grief and Loss. Trainer: Dr Russ Harris
- 09/2020 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Immersion, Praxis Continuing Education. Trainer: Steven C. Hayes, PhD
- 05/2020 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Eating Disorders, Duke University School of Medicine. Trainer: Rohanda M. Merwin, PhD
- 07/2019 “Train your disconnection” Digital Detox Training, Associazione Vagamondo, Italy
- 06/2019 Developing health behaviour change interventions: The Person-Based Approach, University of Bristol
- 06/2019 Mastering Compassion Focused Therapy: CFT Beyond the Basics, Trainers: Dr Dennis Tirch, Dr Laura Silberstein-Tirch
- 06/2019 Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) World Conference 17, Dublin, Ireland
- 04/2019 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Perspectives on Promoting Inclusivity in Challenging Times, ACBS United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Chapter Event
- 09/2018 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels), University of Birmingham
- 06/2015 19. National Congress of Psychology: “Peace and Psychology”, Turkish Psychological Association (TPD), İzmir, Turkey
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
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