Elif Naz Arslan, Psychologist

Elif Naz Arslan is a psychologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Psychiatry & Psychology unit. Her work centers on psychological assessment and therapeutic support, and her professional interests include EMDR therapy, brain-based psychotherapy, neuropsychological assessment, the Moxo test and psycho-oncology. She has more than 13 years of experience in the field.

She completed her undergraduate studies at Bilgi University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology, in 2015, and went on to earn an MSc in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London (UEL) in 2017. In 2018 she completed practitioner training in brain-based psychotherapy with John. B. Arden, in neuropsychological assessment (NPD) through the Türk Psikologlar Association, and in the Moxo test through Moxo Türkiye, together with psycho-oncology training at Humanite Psychiatry. In 2022 she qualified as a practitioner therapist in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) at the DBE Behavioral Sciences Institute. Her earlier clinical experience includes internships at Yağmur Çocuklar, French Lape Hospital, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and İstanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine, and a position as clinical psychologist at Başka Counseling Center in 2018. She has worked within Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2019 and is a member of the Türk Psikologlar Association and the EMDR Türkiye Association.

Clinical focus

Elif Naz Arslan works with psychotherapy approaches for which she has completed practitioner training. These include EMDR therapy, a structured psychotherapy method, and brain-based psychotherapy, an approach that draws on an understanding of brain function to inform therapeutic work. The choice of approach depends on the individual’s concerns and is discussed with the patient after an initial assessment.

Her assessment work includes neuropsychological assessment, which uses standardized tests to examine areas such as memory, attention and other cognitive functions, and the Moxo test, a computer-based tool used in the assessment of attention. She also has training in psycho-oncology, which concerns psychological support for people affected by cancer and their families. Assessment results and any recommended therapy are reviewed together with the patient, and, where relevant, in coordination with the treating medical team.

How Elif Naz Arslan works with international patients

Elif Naz Arslan consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports, including any previous psychological or medical reports, imaging results, laboratory and pathology findings, and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current concerns, a review of previous assessments and treatments, a clinical evaluation, and a discussion of a suitable assessment or therapy approach. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation before traveling or as part of ongoing support.