Question 1

Are sessions conducted fully in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Therapy is offered fully in English — assessment, sessions, written summaries and progress reviews. Founding psychologist Berk Mete completed his MSc at Birkbeck, University of London, and trained and practised in English. This is not translated therapy; it is therapy conducted in English. Bilingual (English-Turkish) sessions are also available, which many international couples and bilingual clients find useful.

Question 2

How do I book a first appointment?

Accepted Answer

The simplest way is to message us on WhatsApp at +90 507 336 80 45 in English. You can also call the same number or start your application online. We usually reply within a couple of hours during opening times (Monday-Sunday, 09:00-21:00) and offer you a selection of appointment slots, in person or online.

Question 3

What happens in the first session?

Accepted Answer

The first session is a structured assessment rather than a plunge into deep work. Your psychologist asks about what brings you in, your history and your goals, and may use standard psychometric measures. By the end you will have a shared picture of the difficulty and a proposed way of working. No preparation is needed — coming as you are is exactly right.

Question 4

How confidential are the sessions?

Accepted Answer

Session content is confidential and is not shared with third parties, with narrow exceptions defined by law (such as an imminent risk of serious harm), which your psychologist will explain at the start. Personal data is handled in line with Turkish data-protection legislation (KVKK), and online sessions run on an encrypted video platform.

Question 5

Do you offer online sessions, and do they work as well?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We hold secure video sessions with clients across Turkey and abroad. Meta-analyses show video-based therapy — particularly CBT — achieves results comparable to in-person work for difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Many clients combine formats: in person while in Antalya, online while travelling.

Question 6

How do payment and insurance work?

Accepted Answer

Fees are shared transparently when you enquire via WhatsApp, before you commit to anything. Payment is made directly to the practice, and we can provide receipts you may submit to your international health insurer if your policy covers psychological services — reimbursement terms vary, so it is worth checking with your insurer in advance.

Question 7

What if I need to cancel or reschedule a session?

Accepted Answer

Life abroad is unpredictable — flights change, residency appointments appear from nowhere. If you cannot attend, let us know as early as you can and we will do our best to reschedule your session to another slot that week. Late-notice patterns are simply discussed openly with your psychologist, as continuity matters for the work itself.

Question 8

Do you work with children and teenagers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We support children and adolescents of international families in Antalya — school adjustment, anxiety, friendship difficulties, attention concerns and more. Parents are actively involved in the process, and for attention-related questions we offer the MOXO computerised attention test with the full process available in English.

Question 9

Can my partner and I attend couples sessions in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly work with international and mixed-nationality couples. Sessions can run in English, in Turkish or bilingually, so both partners can speak in the language they express themselves best in — often a meaningful shift for couples who argue across a language gap.

Question 10

How do I choose between your psychologists?

Accepted Answer

You do not have to decide alone. Tell us briefly what you are looking for and we will suggest the psychologist whose focus fits best — Berk Mete, MSc, GMBPsS works primarily with individual adults and couples, while Mısra İlksen Önder, MSc focuses on individual therapy, eating-related difficulties and child-adolescent work. If the match does not feel right, changing is straightforward and never awkward.

Question 11

What does BPS membership actually mean?

Accepted Answer

The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the UK's professional body for psychologists, founded in 1901. Founding psychologist Berk Mete is a BPS Graduate Member (GMBPsS, #763717), which reflects a UK-standard academic background and a commitment to the BPS code of ethics and continuing professional development. It is a marker of training standards and professional accountability.

Question 12

Which therapy approaches do you use?

Accepted Answer

We work with evidence-based methods, primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy, alongside ACT-informed approaches. The approach is chosen to fit your difficulty and goals, not the other way round, and we explain the reasoning so you always know why we are doing what we are doing.

Question 13

How long are sessions, and how often do we meet?

Accepted Answer

Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually weekly, especially at the start — regularity is one of the strongest predictors of progress. Frequency can be adjusted as the work develops, always by agreement between you and your psychologist.

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