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Analytical thinking and deep psychological understanding.
Together we solve the equation of your life. Individual psychological counseling for adults with a psychodynamic approach — in person in Istanbul, online from anywhere in the world.
The first step can be hard — but you are not alone.
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Psychodynamic Approach
Long-term work that reaches into the depth of your thoughts, motivations and behavior patterns.
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Online Psychological Counseling
Remote support for Turkish people abroad on identity, belonging and adjustment.
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Introductory Session
A preliminary conversation to find out whether working together feels right — with clarity on expectations and process.
“A journey from mathematics to psychology”
About Me
Together we solve the equation of your life.
First mathematics, then a bachelor’s in psychology at Istanbul University; a master’s in Clinical Psychology at Okan University. Many years in senior management at prestigious educational institutions in Turkey.
My approach combines the disciplined analytical thinking of mathematics with the deep understanding of the psychodynamic approach. However much a person lives through their feelings, their patterns of behavior often follow an overlooked logic — an equation. Together we discover it.
Adult-focused
I do not offer counseling for children or adolescents. My entire focus is individual psychological counseling for adults.
Psychodynamic tradition
Psychodynamic work for lasting insight and change rather than superficial solutions.
Areas of Expertise
Where we can work together
Every person is unique. The topics below are only pointers — even if what you are going through is not on the list, we can talk about it.
Individual Psychological Counseling for Adults
Anxiety, depression, burnout, overthinking. Within the psychodynamic approach.
Migration Psychology
Identity, belonging, loneliness and adjustment for Turkish people abroad.
Relationship Problems
Recurring relationship cycles, attachment, separation, trust and grief.
Family Counseling
Parent–child relationships, intergenerational patterns and boundaries within the family. Psychological counseling to understand how family dynamics shape your personal life.
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Continents — global online clients
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Bachelor’s degrees (Mathematics & Psychology)
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Confidentiality and trust as a founding principle
Why Nilay Yılmaz?
An unusual perspective on a solid clinical foundation.
In counseling, the right “chemistry” matters, and so does the psychologist’s perspective. Working with a psychologist who has spent many years in senior management, is trained in analytical thinking and has deepened in the psychodynamic tradition means not only talking about feelings but understanding patterns and achieving lasting change.
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A synthesis of mathematics and psychology
We read your behavior patterns like an equation and approach your feelings with scientific discipline.
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Management background
I know senior roles in the corporate world from the inside — career anxiety, burnout and decision-making.
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Psychodynamic Approach
Not momentary relief, but lasting insight and change at the level of character.
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Istanbul & global online
Sessions in person in Istanbul and online from anywhere in the world, especially Germany.
Knowledge Base
Guidance for your mental health
In-depth articles (in Turkish) on anxiety, relationships, migration psychology and self-knowledge.
“Loneliness abroad”
Migration Psychology
The belonging crisis of Turks in Germany and the rebuilding of identity
“Overthinking”
“Recurring relationships”
Relationships
Why do I keep falling for the same type of person? — Attachment patterns
Frequently Asked Questions
For anyone curious about the counseling process
The first step can be hard. Here are answers to the questions I hear most often. If yours is not listed, feel free to get in touch.
The first session is an introductory and assessment conversation. We talk about what brings you to counseling, your expectations, your background and how the process will unfold. You are never pushed to talk about anything you are uncomfortable with.
Yes. Clinical studies show that psychodynamic work delivered by video can be comparably effective to in-person work. For clients living abroad, the online format is the strongest way to maintain continuity of counseling.
Psychodynamic work is by nature a medium- to long-term process. Depending on the depth of the issue, short focused work of 3–6 months is possible, while processes aimed at change at the level of character can last a year or more. We assess the length together.
All session content is strictly confidential under the ethical code of the Turkish Psychological Association and the Turkish data protection law (KVKK). Online sessions take place on end-to-end encrypted platforms; no session is recorded.
Please contact me via the contact page for current fees and payment terms. Payment options in EUR/USD are available for clients connecting from abroad.
No. My expertise and focus are entirely individual psychological counseling for adults. For clients under 18, I can refer you to specialist colleagues.
The First Step
Change begins with a conversation.
Whether in person in Istanbul or online from the other side of the world — I’m here to work with you.