Uzm. Psk. Merve UYAR

Education

Bachelor’s in Psychology, Istanbul Bilim University

Child Development, Istanbul University

Master’s in Psychology, Maltepe University

Extensive training in psychological testing, psychotherapy, counseling, and multiple therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dynamic psychotherapy, art therapy, play therapy, family & couple therapy, and trauma-informed interventions

Professional Experience

Kağıthane Kızılay Hospital – Individual psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults; parent counseling; staff training

Dünya Doktorları Derneği – Psychotherapist for refugee populations (children, adolescents, adults); research on trauma, PTSD, dissociation, emotional disorders, anxiety, and childhood trauma

Clinica Bebek – Individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults

Psikoterapi ve Felsefi Danışmanlık – Play therapy and psychotherapy for children and parents

Sevimli Pıtırcık Kindergarten – Developmental assessments and parent consultations for children 0–6

Florence Nightingale Hospital (Spina Bifida Clinic) – Research on parental mental health, academic studies presented at national congresses

Various volunteer roles in hospitals, NGOs, and disaster response teams for psychological support and research

Key Academic Contributions

Poster presentations and oral presentations at national and international psychology conferences, focusing on child development, parental mental health, and adult psychological well-being

Research on trauma, childhood disorders, and psychosocial interventions for vulnerable populations