Maya Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

Maya denotes a process of transformation and maturation that unfolds when appropriate conditions and sufficient time are provided. In a similar manner, psychological change is made possible through work conducted within a secure framework and at the individual’s own pace.

Duygu Biçer, MD

Psychiatrist-Psychotherapist

Dr. Duygu Biçer received her medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1997. Her specialty training in psychiatry was completed at the Department of Psychiatry, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, between 1999 and 2006. In 2001, she was engaged as an observer physician at the Psychiatry Clinic of Bassetlaw Hospital, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. From 2007 to 2018, she held the position of psychiatrist at Academic Hospital for a period of 11 years. Since July 2018, her clinical work has been carried out in her own private practice.

Her specialty thesis was devoted to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults.

In her clinical psychiatric and therapeutic practice, Dr. Duygu Biçer adopts a psychodynamically oriented psychotherapeutic approach in conjunction with psychopharmacology.

Dr. Biçer is the author of numerous publications and poster presentations in the field of adult psychiatry. Furthermore, she served as a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Istanbul Kent University from 2017 to 2020.

Dr. Duygu Biçer is married and is the mother of two daughters.

Principal areas of clinical interest

Adult ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Depression and Other Mood Disorders
Women’s Mental Health
Separation, Loss and Grief
Sleep Disorders
Psycho-oncology

Professional memberships

Istanbul Medical Chamber
Psychiatric Association of Turkey (TPD)

Dr. Meryem Temel Balkan

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Meryem Temel Balkan completed her undergraduate studies at the Department of Psychology, Bahçeşehir University, in 2013, having been awarded an ÖSYM merit scholarship. Her English preparatory year was completed at California State University (USA).

Within the framework of the Erasmus student exchange programme, one semester of psychology studies was undertaken at Lessius University, Belgium, during which a minor in the Sociology of Family and Gender was also completed. Having graduated at the top of her class in the Department of Psychology, she pursued a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Bahçeşehir University on a scholarship.

During her master’s studies, her clinical internship and supervision training were completed at Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) orientation. She was also employed as a research assistant in the Department of Child Development at Bahçeşehir University, where she took part in projects conducted with Syrian refugee children.

Her doctoral studies in Developmental Psychology at Maltepe University, commenced as a TÜBİTAK scholarship holder, were completed in 2021.

Within the scope of the SomaDA project conducted by the Turkish Psychological Association, she undertook voluntary work with families bereaved by the Soma mining disaster.

From 2014 onwards, she provided psychotherapy services on a part-time basis at private counselling centres. Between 2017 and 2025, she held a full-time position at Vizyon Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Center.

In her adult-focused clinical practice, Dr. Meryem Temel Balkan employs Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and somatic (body-oriented) approaches.

She currently practises as a Clinical Psychologist at Maya Psychiatry & Psychotherapy.

In addition, she continues to teach as a part-time lecturer at Medipol University.

Clinical Psychologist
EMDR
Somatic Experiencing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Adult Psychotherapy

Memberships in Scientific Organisations

Turkish Psychological Association
Association for Psychological Rehabilitation and Education Programmes (PREP)

Our Office

Maya Psychiatry & Psychotherapy

At Maya Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, the process of assessment and treatment is conducted in accordance with established scientific and theoretical foundations. Psychiatric evaluation, pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are structured within an ethical and scientific framework, with due consideration given to the needs of each individual.

The objective of treatment is not confined to the reduction of symptoms. The process is approached holistically, with the aim of strengthening the individual’s psychological structure, enhancing functioning and supporting a sustained state of mental well-being.

Pharmacotherapy is an effective, evidence-based treatment modality that targets the biological dimension of psychiatric disorders. Where it is deemed necessary on the basis of clinical assessment, it is planned in accordance with the nature of the disorder and the characteristics of the individual, and is maintained under regular monitoring.

Although psychotherapy constitutes a setting in which current difficulties are addressed, it may also be regarded as a process that accompanies self-understanding, supports emotional development and, through enhanced cognitive flexibility, enables new perspectives to be developed.

At Maya, the aim is not only for psychological symptoms to be accurately assessed from a clinical perspective and addressed through evidence-based treatment methods, but also for the individual’s psychological structure to be strengthened within a holistic framework. The integration of the diagnostic clarity of the psychiatric approach with the in-depth work of psychotherapy is intended to support a sustained state of well-being that respects the natural rhythm of change, within a secure setting characterised by intellectual depth.

Contact

0507 787 59 79

Bağdat Cad. İskele Sk. Göksu Apt.No:10 Kat:4 Daire:8Caddebostan, Kadıköy / İstanbul