Bengisu Turhan

Expert Therapist

About the therapist

Expert Clinical Psychologist Bengisu Turhan embarked on her academic journey at Izmir University of Economics in 2015, where she earned a high honor upon graduating. Her graduation project focused on "The Effect of Large Space Compatibility on Inhibition Processes." Throughout her undergraduate years, she honed her skills through internships and research opportunities. In 2018, she delved into developmental psychology as a summer research intern at Izmir University of Economics. The following year, her internship at Private Liman Family Counseling Center involved contributing to the "Trauma-Sensitive School" project. She conducted a literature review on trauma and prejudice, assisted in designing informative materials, communicated with child clients, and developed case formulations for adult clients. Through seminars and supervision sessions, she deepened her understanding of psychotherapy practices for both adults and children. During her final undergraduate semester, Bengisu volunteered at a private education institution, where she worked with students with various physical and mental disorders and supported their families. She also served as a teacher for high school students, providing psychological and technical assistance. After completing her undergraduate degree, Bengisu pursued a Master's program in Clinical Psychology at Izmir University of Economics, where she defended her thesis titled "The Association Between Attachment Styles and Rejection Sensitivity in Romantic Relationships: Roles of Emotion Regulation and Intolerance of Uncertainty" in January 2023. During the theoretical phase of her Master's, she decided to specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and received training from the Behavior Research and Therapies Center (DATEM) under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Ebru Şalcıoğlu. Under the supervision of Clinical Psychologist Dr. Özge Şahin and faculty member Dr. Ceren Gökdağ, Bengisu conducted face-to-face and online client sessions with adults during her clinical practice phase. She addressed a range of issues including self-awareness, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, boundary setting, and relational problems. Bengisu continues to enhance her skills through ongoing training and supervision as she actively works with adult clients.

Education

2023 - İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi Klinik Psikoloji

2020 - İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi Psikoloji

Certificates

2024 - Brainspotting Türkiye - Brainspotting 2. Düzey Eğitimi

2023 - Brainspotting Türkiye - Brainspotting 1. Düzey Eğitimi

2023 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri Merkezi - DATEM- Deprem Travması için Kontrol Odaklı Davranış Terapisi – 6 saat

2021 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri Merkezi - DATEM- Kişilik Bozuklukları – 14 saat

2021 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri - DATEM- Obsesif Kompulsif Bozukluk – 12 saat

2021 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri Merkezi - DATEM- Travma Sonrası Stres Bozukluğu – 12 saat

2021 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri Merkezi - DATEM- Yaygın Kaygı ve Depresyon – 12 saat

2021 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri Merkezi - DATEM- Yeme Bozuklukları – 12 saat

2020 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri Merkezi - DATEM- Panik Bozukluk, Agorafobi ve Sosyal Kaygı – 12 saat

2020 - Davranış Araştırmaları ve Terapileri Merkezi - DATEM -Klinik Değerlendirme, Vaka Formülasyonu ve Seans Yönetimi – 12 saat

Specialties