Irem Simsar, Psychological Counselor, M.A.
I was born in Samsun in 1995. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Bogazici University in 2019, ranking third in my class with high honors. In the same year, I started my master’s degree in Psychological Counseling and Guidance at Bogazici University and graduated with high honors in 2022. During my master’s program, I received supervision while conducting individual and group psychological counseling practices with university students at the Bogazici University Student Guidance and Psychological Counseling Center (BÜREM). My master’s thesis focused on “Relationships Among Childhood Experiences, Emotion Regulation, Shame Coping and Psychological Adjustment of College Students.” As a psychological counselor, I provide remote counseling services to university students.
In order to support and enrich my psychological counseling practices, I started the Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner Program in 2021 and continue my advanced-level training. During my undergraduate and graduate years, I conducted various academic and field projects on early childhood development and parenting. I particularly focused on monitoring and supporting the developmental processes of children aged 0-3 years. Additionally, I completed the elementary level of Experiential Play Therapy training provided by Nilüfer Devecigil and Byron Norton. During my undergraduate and graduate years, I volunteered for the Human Rights Initiative in Mental Health Association (RUSİHAK), the Couple and Family Therapies Association (ÇATED), and the Nirengi Association.
Ethics
I adhere to ethical principles, including the principle of the highest benefit and non-harm to the client, in my work. As an expert, I believe in the importance of clients seeking support from professionals who are committed to ethical principles and values and transparency in this regard.
Confidentiality
The principle of confidentiality is a very important ethical principle. I will not share information about you or our sessions with anyone else without your permission. Detailed information about the confidentiality principle is shared when starting a psychological support process.
Rights and Responsibilities
Clients are transparently informed about my professional competencies and accepted within those competencies. Clients are informed of their rights and responsibilities during the process.
Fees
The fees for psychological counseling services may vary according to the means of the clients in order to make these services accessible to those in need.