With 12 years of experience in adult psychiatry within the UK NHS, I integrate evidence-based pharmacological treatments, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and functional holistic psychiatry approaches in my practice. I am here to support you in enhancing your quality of life and achieving your sustainable health goals, working together every step of the way.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a talking therapy, which involves your talking to a professional about your emotional problems. It is also known as Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. It relies on your wish to explore and understand your difficulties, and how these may have been created in relation to your past and early development. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is based on Psychoanalytic Theory, which believes that our early experiences shape our conscious and unconscious mind. Often unconscious feelings and thoughts, which we are not fully aware of, are behind our emotional problems and symptoms. It can therefore be helpful for a patient to be able to get more in touch with their unconscious feelings and thoughts. Psychotherapy can help to resolve experiences of loss, rejection, neglect and trauma in early or recent life. It works through the therapeutic relationship, which offers the patient an opportunity to internalise a better experience of themselves, the possibility of a greater reflective capacity, and the experience of someone able to care, empathise and think about them. The Psychotherapist is there to listen to your difficulties and she/he will say something only when it is thought most helpful.
For accurate diagnosis, I utilize internationally recognized classification systems such as the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and the ICD (International Classification of Diseases). In addition, I employ a range of standardized screening tools and diagnostic assessments, including the DIVA (Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults), Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale, Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), etc.
I develop treatment plans in line with evidence-based psychiatric guidelines used in the UK and Turkey. While creating these plans, I take into account behavioural patterns, physical health, and psychosocial factors. In addition, I incorporate principles from polyvagal theory, functional/holistic medicine, and nutrition into the treatment protocol. Drawing on my clinical experience, I aim to support the integrated healing of both mind and body.
Functional (holistic) psychiatry, an increasingly recognized approach, combines conventional medical treatments with functional medicine strategies in addressing chronic psychiatric conditions—those that are long-standing or tend to persist over time. This approach places emphasis on the individual’s overall (holistic) health and functioning. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, it seeks to understand the cause-and-effect relationships behind them and to address their root causes, often at a cellular level. Some examples of functional psychiatry practices include optimizing nutrition, implementing lifestyle changes, improving sleep quality, restoring disrupted biological systems, and supporting cellular and neuronal function through natural building blocks, as well as vitamin and mineral supplementation. Chronic conditions do not develop overnight—they have deep-rooted origins. The primary aim of holistic medicine is to restore balance and health to the body, mind, and spirit as a whole. Importantly, adopting a holistic approach does not mean moving away from modern medicine. On the contrary, it involves integrating scientifically validated conventional medical treatments with evidence-based complementary and traditional approaches, making use of all available technological and clinical advancements and research.
İngiltere’de on iki yıl boyunca NHS bünyesinde yetişkin psikiyatrisi alanında çalıştım. Hem klinik deneyimim hem de psikodinamik yaklaşımım sayesinde ruhsal süreçleri derinlemesine anlamayı hedefliyorum. Tedavi sürecinde bilimsel yöntemleri, bütünsel bakış açısını ve kişiye özel yaklaşımları bir araya getiriyorum.
Her danışanın hikâyesi benzersizdir. İhtiyaçlarınıza ve yaşam dinamiklerinize uygun, güvene dayalı ve kişiselleştirilmiş bir tedavi planı hazırlarım.
İngiltere’deki uzmanlık eğitimim ve klinik deneyimimle, güncel bilimsel yaklaşımları ve yoğun klinik pratiği bir araya getiriyorum.
Ekim Yetkili, Psikiyatrist
When clinically indicated, I collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, including medical specialists, psychologists, special educational needs (SEN) specialists, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive and effective care.
Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of all mental health conditions as classified in established psychiatric diagnostic systems. Throughout this process, I provide clear information and ongoing support to both patients and their families regarding the diagnosis and treatment.
Following a detailed clinical history, a comprehensive diagnostic assessment is conducted for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Standardised assessment tools such as the ASRS (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale), WURS (Wender Utah Rating Scale for childhood symptoms), and DIVA (Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults) are administered. For individuals who may also present with learning difficulties, I use a version of the DIVA assessment specifically adapted for individuals with learning difficulties. Based on the results of these assessments, a definitive diagnosis is established. This is followed by a personalised treatment plan that integrates evidence-based approaches with functional and holistic psychiatric care, including ongoing monitoring and follow-up.
I offer individual psychodynamic psychotherapy sessions for clients experiencing chronic emotional conflicts, inner struggles, and persistent psychological difficulties.
I provide assessment, treatment, and follow-up for various types of addiction, including medications, illicit substances, nicotine, alcohol, and behavioural addictions (such as gambling and gaming). When appropriate, I also incorporate functional and holistic psychiatric approaches into the treatment plan. Throughout the treatment process, I offer motivational sessions for both clients and their families to support engagement and long-term recovery.
A holistic approach views the body, mind, emotions, lifestyle, and social factors not as separate entities, but as interconnected systems that influence one another. Psychiatric evaluation and medications, as well as vitamin, mineral, hormonal, and neurotransmitter balances, nutrition, sleep, movement, physical health, stress management, and social and emotional well-being are all assessed together.
The body is an integrated system in which all parts are connected. A problem in one area may be the result of a burden originating elsewhere. Healing occurs when long-term balance is achieved.
My goal is to improve your mental health in order to enhance your quality of life and overall functioning.
Her bireyin hikâyesi kendine özgü. Bu süreçte yaşanan dönüşümler, yalnızca iyileşmeyi değil; kendini tanımayı, güçlenmeyi ve hayata yeniden güvenmeyi de kapsıyor.
Bu yolculukta sizi dinleyen, anlayan ve güvenli bir alan sunan bir çalışma yaklaşımıyla ilerliyorum. Her adımda bilimsel yöntemlerden faydalanarak, sizin ihtiyaçlarınıza uygun bir terapi süreci planlıyorum. Amaç; duygusal dengeyi güçlendirmek, içsel farkındalığı artırmak ve yaşamınıza daha huzurlu, sağlıklı bir bakış açısı kazandırmak.
Birlikte, daha iyi hissettiğiniz bir geleceğe doğru ilerleyebiliriz.
+90 548 848 99 78
info@ekimyetkili.com
Kıbrıs
A scientifically grounded, personalized psychiatric assessment and recovery plan.
A detailed diagnostic assessment is carried out through history-taking, clinical interview, and, when necessary, screening scales and diagnostic tests are used.
A personalized plan is prepared according to the individual’s biological, psychological, and social needs.
Medication, psychodynamic therapy, and functional approaches are applied when needed.
Regular follow-up is provided throughout the process, helping to make the recovery journey sustainable.
The stress, anxiety, emotional struggles, and relationship difficulties that life brings can affect all of us. Even small steps can open the door to significant change. Perhaps now is the right time to begin.
Her bireyin iyileşme süreci kendine özeldir. Terapi, sadece zorlukları aşmayı değil, kendini tanımayı ve hayata daha güvenle devam etmeyi de sağlar. Hazırsan, birlikte ilerleyelim.
