Emre Ayata, Clinical Psychologist

Emre Ayata is a clinical psychologist at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, where he works within the Psychiatry & Psychology unit. He joined Acibadem Healthcare Group in 2023 and has more than nine years of experience in psychological practice. His work centers on psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy for people affected by anxiety disorders, depression, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, stress and grief.

He completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Kent University in 2020. He then pursued further training in psychotherapy, completing Dynamic Psychotherapy training at Giunti Psychometrics Turkey in 2022 and Integrative Psychotherapy training at the Psychotherapy Institute in 2023. Earlier in his career he worked as a Clinical Psychologist at Bona Dea Psychiatry, beginning in 2017, and as a Clinical Psychologist at Hiwell between 2021 and 2022.

Clinical focus

Emre Ayata sees individuals with a range of common mental health concerns. These include anxiety disorders and panic disorder, in which persistent worry or sudden episodes of intense fear interfere with daily life; depression, with its effects on mood, energy, sleep and motivation; and obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. He also works with people experiencing adjustment difficulties following significant life changes, and with relationship problems that affect emotional well-being.

His approach begins with psychological assessment, which helps clarify the nature of the difficulties a person is facing and informs the direction of treatment. On this basis he offers individual psychotherapy, drawing on his training in dynamic and integrative psychotherapy. In addition, he provides stress management counseling for people coping with ongoing pressure at work or in their personal lives, and grief and loss counseling for those adjusting to bereavement or other major losses. Where a person’s needs call for psychiatric evaluation or medication, this is addressed within the Psychiatry & Psychology unit alongside psychological care.

How Emre Ayata works with international patients

International patients are supported by the Acibadem international patient team, which coordinates the collection of prior reports before the visit. For psychological care these may include previous psychiatric or psychological assessment reports, treatment summaries and discharge summaries, together with any relevant laboratory results. The team also arranges appointments and organizes the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the person’s history and current symptoms, a review of previous assessments and treatments, a clinical assessment and a discussion of the options that may be appropriate. Interpreters can be arranged for patients who require language support during their sessions.