ABOUT ME/BIO
I am Tuna Bereket, a licensed clinical psychologist and EMDR Europe accredited trauma specialist offering online therapy in English and Turkish. If you are looking for an online therapist or psychologist for anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image concerns, relationship difficulties, or burnout, I provide secure, confidential video sessions for adults wherever you are, including the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), Qatar (Doha), Turkey, and expats living abroad. My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as EMDR therapy and schema therapy (ISST), which help with childhood trauma, emotional patterns that keep repeating, and difficult life experiences. As a bilingual Turkish-English therapist trained in Poland and licensed in Qatar (DHP) and Dubai (DHA), I understand the challenges of expat life, cultural transitions, and living between two worlds.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
If you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, past trauma, painful memories, relationship patterns that keep repeating, low self-esteem, perfectionism, or the stress of living abroad, you don't have to carry it alone. I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, and I help you understand where these feelings come from and how to move forward. I use EMDR therapy, which helps your brain process distressing memories so they lose their emotional intensity and stop controlling your present. I also use schema therapy, which helps you recognize the deep-rooted patterns formed in childhood (such as feeling not good enough, fearing abandonment, or always putting others first) and gently replace them with healthier ways of relating to yourself and others. Sessions are held online in English or Turkish, at a pace that feels safe for you.
WHY I AM SPECIALIZED IN THIS FIELD
I have always been drawn to understanding why people get stuck in pain that began long ago, and how real, lasting change happens. This curiosity led me to specialize in trauma and deep-rooted emotional patterns. I trained as a clinical psychologist at SWPS University in Poland, and I am an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner and an ISST-trained schema therapist. I continue to deepen my work through ongoing supervision and advanced training, because I believe my clients deserve a therapist who never stops learning. I am licensed in Qatar (DHP) and Dubai (DHA) and a member of the Turkish Psychological Association. Having lived and worked across several countries myself, I understand the challenges of building a life between cultures.
WHAT I SAY TO PEOPLE WHO FEEL NERVOUS OR HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THERAPY/ASSESSMENT
Reaching out for therapy can feel uncomfortable, and it's completely normal to feel nervous, unsure, or even embarrassed before your first session. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign that you are ready to take care of yourself. You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what's wrong. We will start wherever you are, and you will always be in control of what and how much you share. My role is not to judge you, but to understand you and walk alongside you as you heal.
WHAT MEASURES I USE IN ASSESSMENTS
Depending on your needs, I may use standardized questionnaires to better understand your experiences and track your progress, such as the Young Schema Questionnaire (YSQ), the Schema Mode Inventory (SMI), the PTSD Checklist (PCL-5), the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Assessment always comes alongside a careful clinical interview, so the focus stays on you as a whole person, not just scores.
SLIDING SCALE OR PRO-BONO
I offer a limited number of reduced-fee places as part of my caseload. If cost is a barrier for you, please get in touch, briefly describe your financial situation, and let me know the maximum fee you are able to pay per session. I will do my best to find an arrangement that works for both of us, depending on availability.
