Couples Therapy in English, Antalya
Structured, research-based couples therapy for international and bilingual partners — conducted natively in English, in person in Şirinyalı or online, 7 days a week.
At a Glance
Mete Psikoloji offers Gottman-method couples therapy in English in Antalya. Our clinical psychologists hold MSc degrees from Birkbeck, University of London and are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS). We work with international, bilingual and Turkish-international couples — in person in Şirinyalı, Muratpaşa, or through secure online video.
A Method, Not Just a Conversation
Many couples arrive having already talked the same argument in circles for months. What changes the pattern is structure. We work primarily with the Gottman Method — an approach built on decades of observational research into what actually keeps relationships stable and what quietly erodes them.
That means the first sessions include a proper assessment of how you two function as a couple, followed by practical, session-by-session work: softening the way conflict starts, repairing after it, and rebuilding the everyday friendship underneath. It is directive without taking sides, and both partners leave each session with something concrete.
For international couples in Antalya there is an added layer — language and culture. Doing this work in English (or bilingually) means neither partner is translating their feelings before they can say them, which is where nuance is usually lost.
What Couples Bring to Us
Communication Breakdown
Recurring arguments, stonewalling and criticism cycles — replaced with structured tools for hearing and being heard.
Trust & Repair
Rebuilding after a breach of trust, at a careful pace, with a clear framework rather than endless re-litigation.
Cross-Cultural Couples
Two cultures, two languages, two sets of family expectations — navigated with respect for both partners.
Life Transitions
Relocation, new parenthood, career moves abroad and other transitions that reshape a relationship.
Pre-Commitment Sessions
For couples deciding whether and how to build a shared future — a considered space to ask the hard questions.
Co-Parenting & Family Load
Sharing the mental load, aligning on parenting, and protecting the couple relationship inside a busy family.
Your Psychologists
Berk Mete, MSc, GMBPsS
Founding Clinical Psychologist · MSc Health & Clinical Psychology (thesis first), Birkbeck, University of London · BPS Graduate Member #763717 · leads the practice's Gottman-method couples work
Mısra İlksen Önder, MSc
Clinical Psychologist · MSc in clinical psychology · BPS member · individual and child-adolescent therapy, with a focus on the family context around a couple
Practical Details
- Location: Şirinyalı Mah. İsmet Gökçen Sok. No:17, Muratpaşa, Antalya (between the centre and Lara)
- Hours: Monday-Sunday, 09:00-21:00
- Format: In-person or secure online video sessions
- Languages: English, Turkish, bilingual sessions available
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you run couples sessions fully in English?
Yes. Sessions are conducted natively in English by clinical psychologists who trained at Birkbeck, University of London. We also work bilingually — English and Turkish in the same session — so a Turkish-international couple can each speak in the language they think in.
What is the Gottman Method?
The Gottman Method is a structured, research-based approach to couples work developed by Drs John and Julie Gottman over four decades of relationship research. It focuses on improving friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning, using assessment and practical exercises rather than open-ended talking alone.
Can we attend if we are a mixed-nationality couple?
Absolutely. A large part of our couples work is with cross-cultural and bilingual partners living in Antalya. Cultural expectations, extended-family dynamics and living between two languages are exactly the kind of pressures we help couples talk through.
Is online couples therapy as useful as in person?
For most couples, secure online video works well and removes the logistics of both partners being in the same city at the same hour. When one partner travels often, online sessions keep the process consistent. We offer both in-person sessions in Şirinyalı and online.
How does the first couples session work?
The first session is a structured assessment. We hear the story of the relationship from both sides, map the recurring conflicts, and agree together on what a realistic set of goals looks like. You leave the first session with a clear picture of how the work will proceed.
How do we book?
Message us on WhatsApp at +90 507 336 80 45 or use the booking form. Appointments are available 7 days a week, 09:00-21:00, in person in Antalya or online wherever you are.
Ready to Work on It Together?
Reach out in English — we will reply the same day and find a time that works for both of you, in person in Antalya or online.