Clinical Psy. BURCU AKSONGUR
Address: Via Flat İş Merkezi Beştepe Mah. Kat : 3 No: 87, 06510 Çankaya/Ankara Türkiye
Phone: (+90) 5325438737
E-Mail: burcuaksongur@gmail.com
Website: www.burcuaksongur.com
I was born in Ankara on January 25, 1976. I completed primary, secondary and high school education at Private Arı High School. I graduated from Metu Psychology department. I studied in the field of Development-Social Psychology master program at Ufuk University. I studied Clinical Psychology master program at İstanbul Kent University. I live in Ankara. I have 2 children. I am a Psychologist / Psychotherapist at Ankara İzana Therapy. I have my expertise on family theraphy , developmental and social psychology to improve the mental health and welness of individuals at any age. As a licensed psychologist I uniquely combined the expertise of developmental and social psychology, marriage counseling, family theraphy and couple therapy. I intend to help individuals and couples to identify and make the changes in their personal and professional lives that enable them to enhance their life satisfaction and well-being. Offering a highly personalized approach, ı have a goal oriented and solution focused professional . I work with individuals and couples in a collaborative manner to identify goals, build on strengths, and develop insight and skills in order to achieve results. This include promoting healthy relationships, building self-esteem, improving mood, and changing unhelpful or problematic behaviors. My style is intereactive and collaborative. Clients feel supported as they work with them to increase productive communication and emotional connection.
I especially interested in the role of preventive services in the mental health. According to this , I also teach at workshops, make tv programs, work in research center in order to improve the well being of individuals. I am a member of a prominent psychology societies in my country. I am also a founder of child rights society who works for the psychological well being of children. I am a commissioner of a non-govermental organization who supports mothers’ and women rights.
I took place at Hasan Kalyoncu University Gazikent Continuous Education Center and Ankara THK University YAGEM “Family Counseling Certificate Program” tutorial. I took part in the Ankara Development Agency as an instructor in EU projects, and I had the opportunity to work with children and their families from different regions of Turkey. I also work with expads, multicultural marriages. I gave many seminars about family and child psychology in the educational institutions where I consulted. In addition, I make consultancy in the joint project of TÜBİTAK – Atılım University. There are regular writings of me in various magazines. I continue to share information on psychology as a guest in radio and TV programs. Lastly, I made a TV program named “psikovizyon” in the field of psychology. By translating from foreign sources (English), I will provide resources to apply therapy and education in Turkey. I am a member of the Advisory Board of the Maternity Assembly. I am a member of Turkish Psychologists Association.Lastly, I worked on the commission on child abuse in the global strategic research associations. I After years of experience in research, evaluation, teaching and administration both in hospital and education institutions, now I aim to make my experiences useful in the cultural field in more global projects on women’s and children’s rights.
As a psychologist, I am dedicated to providing compassionate counseling and therapy services tailored to the unique needs of my clients, fostering their mental and emotional well-being through evidence-based interventions and personalized treatment plans.
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, [istanbl Kent University Name], [İstanbul, TURKEY], [2009]
Relevant coursework: Depression Treatment, Couples Therapy, Psychotherapy Approaches
My coaching specializations:
- Life Coaching: Supporting individuals in setting and achieving personal goals, enhancing self-awareness, and navigating life transitions.
- Career Coaching: Assisting individuals in identifying career aspirations, developing job search strategies, and advancing professional growth.
- Executive Coaching: Providing guidance to executives and leaders to enhance leadership skills, improve decision-making, and achieve organizational objectives.
- Health and Wellness Coaching: Empowering individuals to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, manage stress, and improve overall well-being.
- Performance Coaching: Working with athletes, performers, and professionals to enhance performance, optimize skills, and overcome obstacles.
- Relationship Coaching: Helping individuals and couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships.
- Financial Coaching: Assisting clients in managing finances, setting financial goals, and developing strategies for financial independence.
- Parenting Coaching: Supporting parents in navigating the challenges of parenting, fostering positive parent-child relationships, and implementing effective discipline strategies.
- Academic Coaching: Assisting students in improving study skills, time management, and academic performance.
- Spiritual Coaching: Guiding individuals in exploring their spiritual beliefs, deepening their spiritual practices, and finding meaning and purpose in life.
My Therapy Approaches: These are my a few examples of ndividual therapy specializations, and I often integrate multiple approaches based on the needs and preferences of my clients.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focused on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Investigates unconscious patterns and past experiences to gain insight into present behaviors and emotions, often addressing unresolved conflicts and traumas.
- Existential Therapy: Explores questions of meaning, freedom, and responsibility, helping individuals confront existential concerns and find purpose and fulfillment in life.
- Person-Centered Therapy: Provides a supportive and non-directive environment where clients can explore their feelings, experiences, and values, with the therapist serving as a facilitator of self-discovery and personal growth.
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy: Utilizes mindfulness techniques to cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and promote emotional regulation and overall well-being.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop distress tolerance skills.
- Art Therapy: Utilizes creative expression (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpting) as a therapeutic tool to explore emotions, enhance self-awareness, and promote healing and personal growth.
Formun Üstü
Certificated Programmes /Congress:
- “Aile Danışmanlığı Eğitimi” (450 saat)
- Prof. Dr. Doğan Şahin “Dinamik Psikoterapi Eğitimi”
- Prof. Dr. Doğan Şahin “Nevrotiklerde Dinamik Psikoterapi Eğitimi”
- BDT Derneği Prof.Dr. Hakan Türkçapar “Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi Eğitimi”
- Prof.Dr.Gerald R.Weeks “Evlilik ve Cinsel Terapi Entegrasyonu”
- Prof.Dr. Neşe Kocabaşoğlu, Prof.Dr. Ömer Üre ve Prof.Dr. Orhan Derman ” Evlilerin Dünyası ve Evlilik Süreçlerinde Profesyonel Danışmanlık”
- Cinsel Sağlık Enstitüsü Derneği ” Evlilik ve Çift Terapisi “
- Cinsel Sağlık Enstitüsü Derneği ” Holistik Cinsel Terapi ”,
- Teröpatik Kartlar Eğitimi
- Prof. Dr. Cebrail Kısa “Erken Boşalma Terapisi” eğitimi ve süpervizyonu
- Prof.Dr. Cebrail Kısa “Vajinismus Terapisi” eğitimi ve süpervizyonu
- Prof. Dr. Cebrail Kısa “Cinsel Terapi ” süpervizyonu
- Prof.Dr. Vamık Volkan “Psikanalitik Psikoterapi”
- Turk Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Derneği Dr. Nevin Dölek ” Kısa Süreli Çözüm Odaklı Danışmanlık Yaklaşımı”
- Psikiyatri Psikoloji ve Aile Terapisi Derneği’ “Oyun Terapisi Eğitimi”
- Türk Psikologlar Derneği “Wechsler Çocuklar İçin Zeka Ölçeğinin (WISC-R) Tanıtımı, Uygulanması ve Yorumlanması Eğitimi “
- TSE’ ” Kalite Yönetimi, İSO : 9001 ”
- Ulusal Aile ve Evlilik Terapileri Kongresi bünyesinde katıldığı Workshoplar:
- Fatma Torun Reid/ Çiftler Terapisinde Klinik Uygulama Workshop
- Kurt Hahlweg / Prevention of Couple Distress Workshop
- Hürol Fışıloğlu / Aile-Evlilik Terapisinde Kullandığım Metaforlar Workshop
- Maurizio Andolfi / Couple Theraphy in an Intergenerational Approach Workshop