Elifnur Sular, Psychologist

Elifnur Sular is a psychologist at Acibadem International Hospital in İstanbul, where she works within the Psychiatry & Psychology unit. Her practice is centered on psychological assessment, psychological support and psychology consultations for patients who wish to better understand their concerns and discuss an appropriate approach to psychological care. She has more than three years of experience in her field and provides care that is adapted to the individual needs and circumstances of each patient.

Elifnur Sular completed her education at İstanbul Bilgi University in 2023. In 2026 she joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services, and she now sees patients within the hospital’s Psychiatry & Psychology unit. Her work is carried out alongside the other members of the unit, so that psychological care can be considered together with any other medical or psychiatric follow-up a patient may be receiving.

Clinical focus

A central part of Elifnur Sular’s work is psychological assessment. This generally involves gathering information about a patient’s background, current concerns and day-to-day functioning, in order to form a clearer picture of what the patient is experiencing. The findings of an assessment are discussed with the patient and help to guide the choice of an appropriate care approach. Where relevant, they can also be shared with other clinicians involved in the patient’s care, with the patient’s agreement.

She also provides psychological support and psychology consultations. Support sessions offer patients a structured setting in which to talk through difficulties, develop an understanding of their situation and consider ways of coping. Psychology consultations may be a single meeting to clarify a concern or the starting point for a longer period of care; the format and duration are agreed with the patient depending on their needs. Elifnur Sular maintains a cautious, patient-centered approach and does not offer any assurance about specific results, as the course of psychological care varies from person to person.

How Elifnur Sular works with international patients

Elifnur Sular consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. The Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports before a visit, including previous psychological or psychiatric assessments, medical reports, laboratory results and discharge summaries where these exist, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current concerns, a review of any previous assessments and treatments, a clinical evaluation and a discussion of the possible options for psychological care. Video consultations are available for international patients, which may be useful for an initial discussion, for reviewing existing reports or for follow-up after an in-person visit. The most suitable format is decided with the patient based on their situation and the purpose of the consultation.