Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.