Efsu Melda Kayaalp

My name is Efsu Melda Kayaalp, I am 22 years old and was born in Istanbul. I graduated from the Department of Psychology at Haliç University. During my university years, in addition to deepening my academic studies in psychology, I gained valuable experience by completing internships at La Paix French Hospital and several other institutions. These opportunities allowed me to acquire practical knowledge in various subfields of psychology. I also received Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) training from Prof. Dr. Hakan Türkçapar, which helped me strengthen my expertise in this therapeutic approach. Throughout my studies, I actively wrote for the university’s psychology magazine, authoring numerous articles on psychological topics. To share my passion for psychology with a broader audience, a friend and I co-founded a magazine titled “Mozaik”, which we continue to develop and publish. After completing my undergraduate degree, I began private German language education to enhance my access to academic sources, particularly since many foundational works in psychology are written in German. In line with this goal, I was accepted into the Clinical Psychology program at Giessen University in Germany. Additionally, I attended a state-sponsored German language course to further improve my proficiency. After obtaining my Telc A2 German certificate, I have continued my studies to reach the C1 level. I currently live in Germany, where I am continuing both my academic journey in clinical psychology and my efforts to advance my language skills. My passion for psychology extends far beyond theoretical learning — it grows deeper with every new experience. Looking ahead, my goal is to make meaningful contributions to the field both academically and clinically, sharing my knowledge and insights with wider audiences.