English Psychotherapy in Istanbul

Therapy with Clinical Psychologist Cansu Varol
Clinical Psychologist Cansu Varol completed her undergraduate education in the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department at Boğaziçi University. She earned her master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Üsküdar University with a thesis on Interpersonal Relationship Psychotherapy. During her master's studies, she completed internships at the inpatient psychiatry department of a Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul and NPİstanbul Brain Hospital. She has worked with adolescent and adult clients within the District Health Services Directorate and the Psychological Counseling Unit of Üsküdar University.
Since founding Uma Psychological Counseling Center in 2018, Cansu Varol has been providing in-person and online therapy services in the Şişli district. Alongside the Uma Psychology team, she also conducts corporate training and seminars. She conducts psychotherapy sessions in both English and Turkish.
Office
Areas I Frequently Work On
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Anxiety
Childhood Traumas
Relationships
Self-esteem
Bipolar Disorder
Adolescence
Depression
Fear of Death
Obsessions
Services
I conduct psychotherapy sessions with adults, adolescents, and couples in English.
Adult Therapy
Couples Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
EMDR Therapy in English

EMDR therapy is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy approach primarily used for treating trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR therapy has gained significant recognition as an effective intervention for individuals struggling with distressing memories, anxiety, and emotional distress related to past experiences. Read more.