FAQ

HOW LONG ARE THE SESSIONS?

Each session lasts 50 minutes.

HOW OFTEN ARE SESSIONS HELD?

Typically, sessions are held once a week. However, depending on the therapist's recommendation, they can be scheduled more frequently if needed.

SHOULD I CHOOSE ONLINE OR IN-PERSON SESSIONS?

There is no difference in the progress or effectiveness of sessions between online and in-person formats. Online sessions are conducted via secure video calls, ensuring privacy and providing an experience as effective as in-person meetings. In-person sessions are held in Üsküdar, Istanbul.

WHAT ISSUES CAN I SEEK THERAPY FOR?

Therapy helps to understand and transform emotional complexities, relationship conflicts, and internal struggles that arise at different stages of life. Since each individual's experiences and needs are unique, the content of therapy is tailored to the client's personal story. Some of the areas that can be explored include:

• Developing self-compassion and working with the inner critical voice

• Questions about values, meaning, and life direction

• Difficulty expressing oneself, tendency to suppress emotions

• Effects of past emotional neglect or abuse

• Loneliness, belonging, and difficulty forming closeness

• Family conflicts and relational patterns

• Jealousy, fear of rejection, and need for control

• Sleep problems and restlessness

• Social anxiety and fear of public speaking

• Adjustment challenges during life transitions (moving, marriage, divorce, parenthood, etc.)

• Difficulty making decisions and coping with uncertainty

• Performance anxiety and perfectionism

• Burnout, fatigue, and loss of motivation

• Impact of childhood experiences on the present

• Self-discovery and personal growth

• Body awareness and emotional awareness

• Anger, boundaries, and communication challenges

• Grief and loss processes

• Effects of trauma

• Self-confidence and self-worth

• Relationship and attachment issues

• Depression and emotional difficulties

• Anxiety, stress, and panic attacks

HOW DO I KNOW IF THERAPY IS RIGHT FOR ME?

At its core, therapy is based on the relationship between the therapist and the client. More than the effectiveness of specific approaches, it is the quality of an empathetic human-to-human connection that makes change possible. Everyone faces situations that feel overwhelming or difficult to handle. Because of the connection we build with our inner resources, therapy often provides a functional and supportive space for people at different stages of life.
 

I'VE NEVER BEEN TO THERAPY BEFORE AND I'M NERVOUS. IS THAT NORMAL?

Yes, this is completely normal. Starting therapy is a new and unfamiliar experience for most people. Feeling hesitant, wondering what the process will be like, or feeling unsure about opening up is entirely human. Therapy offers a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace—and shape the process together with your therapist.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE THERAPY PROCESS, AND WHAT SHOULDN'T I EXPECT?

You can expect to gain a better understanding of yourself, make sense of your relationships and reactions, and increase your inner awareness.
At times, you may experience emotionally challenging moments, which are a natural part of the process—change often begins outside your comfort zone.

However, therapy is not a place that provides ready-made solutions. Rather than giving advice or directing you, the therapist accompanies you in exploring meaning and navigating the process safely. The most important thing you can expect is an opportunity to deepen your relationship with yourself and find a space for inner transformation.

HOW LONG DOES THERAPY LAST, AND WHEN DOES IT END?

The duration of therapy varies depending on the client's needs and the therapist's approach. It is a collaborative process, and both the client's and therapist's efforts play an important role in determining the timeline. Therapy is completely individualized, so there is no exact answer to when it will end.