Qualifications
Istanbul Arel University PhD in Clinical Psychology
Istanbul Bilgi University MA in Clinical Psychology
Istanbul Bilgi University BA in Psychology
Galatasaray University MA in Business Administration
Istanbul University BA in Business Administration
Lycée de Galatasaray, Mekteb-i Sultani (Economie Politique)
Service Expertise
Mood disorders, depression, bipolar disorders, postpartum depression,
Acute and post tarumatic stress disorders resulting from single, overwhelming event such as accident, physical assault or natural disaster or resulting from prolonged, repeated exposure to stressful events such as ongoing abuse, living in a war aone, living with a chronic illness, abuse, neglect, violence, living in a dysfunctional family environment, ongoing intimate partner violence, chronic bullying or discrimination),
Anxiety disorders (phobias, panic disorder, social anxiety, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder),
Addictive disorders, habit and impulse disorders (pathological gambling, stealing, trichotillomania),
Breavement,
Self-sabotaging or self-mutilating behaviors,
Transition periods (manopause, middle age crisis, divorce, going through challenging health situations),
Eating disorders,
Adult ADHD, Asperger's syndrome,
Pain management,
Somatoform disorders (somatization, hypochondriacal, somatoform autonomic dysfunction),
Personality disorders.
Work-related stress, psychological demands of high-performance environments
Professional experience
Dr Ece Tansu is one of the Dubai’s most experienced clinical psychologist, with deep expertise in all major mental health conditions and over a decade of experience. Throughout her distinguished career, she has developed expert knowledge in treating and supporting adults, couples and adolescents, and may accept children on a case-by-case basis.
What sets Dr. Ece apart in the field is her dual academic and experiential background. Alongside her Bachelor's in Psychology and advanced training at the Master's and PhD levels in Clinical Psychology- she holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration and a Master's in Strategic Management. This rare combination allows her to offer therapy that is not only psychologically informed, but also purpose-driven and deeply attuned to the realities and demands of modern professional life. She strongly believes that mental health doesn't exist in isolation from the systems that we live or work in.
As a certified yoga teacher, Dr. Ece also values the role of the body in healing and regulating the nervous system and integrate mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness where appropriate- especially for clients seeking holistic support in managing stress.
Dr. Ece adopts an integrative approach that draws from psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, CBT, mindfulness,and body-based practices. Each session combines the strengths of those modalities to best meet the unique goals and personalities of each individuals.
Patient Outlook
Working with Dr. Ece is like having a personal guiding star by my side. She provides practical, achievable guidance empowered by honesty, inspiring me to take on challenges and reawakening my curiosity for the life ahead.
Languages spoken:
English
Turkish
French