Elif Gercek
Clinical Psychologist
We all experience moments in our lives at some point when we say, "I don't want to continue like this." Those moments can be the beginning of big changes.
I am Expert Clinical Psychologist Elif Gercek, and I am here to guide you on this transformation journey.
About me
After graduating from Istanbul Bilgi University, Department of Psychology, I continued my education in England and completed my Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a thesis at Royal Holloway University of London with honors.
Afterwards, I worked in the UK's national health system, the NHS, conducting both one-on-one and group therapy with adult clients who complained of anxiety and depression. I have been working as a member of the British Psychological Society for over four years.
Currently, I offer individual psychotherapy services for adults in both face-to-face and online formats.
My supervisor explained the role of the therapist with a beautiful metaphor: “Imagine lying on the soft grass, watching the stars. Therapy is such a journey. Sometimes you catch the client’s attention by saying, ‘Oh, look, there’s a shooting star!’ Even if they don’t see that shooting star at that moment, it will stick in their mind and they will start to see those stars over time.” That’s my goal; to show you those stars, to bring the lights you haven’t noticed into your life.
My education and experience have taught me that every individual is unique and every story has its own solutions.
In my work in Türkiye and the UK, I have seen how one can challenge one's own self-imposed limits and become stronger even when dealing with the most difficult emotions.
I aim to bring awareness to your minds, emotions and lives through Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Brief Solution Focused Therapy and other approaches. I believe that a therapist should not only be an expert but also a guide that you can lean on safely.
Contact
Phone: +90 533 770 35 43
E-mail: psychologistelifgercek@gmail.com
Online
Odette Psikoloji, Nispetiye, Istanbul
Su Psikiyatri, Bagdat Street, Istanbul
