Esma Özden

Psychologist Esma Özden completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology at İzmir University of Economics in Turkey. Throughout her studies, she deepened her interest in the cognitive and emotional foundations of human behavior by completing internships in various clinical settings. Her internship experiences in both Turkey and the United Kingdom provided her with valuable perspectives on psychotherapy practices across different cultural and theoretical backgrounds. Continuing her academic journey in the United Kingdom, Esma is pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She has completed numerous trainings, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Child Assessment and Attention Tests, MMPI, TAT–CAT, SCID-II, Beck Depression Inventory, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory, among others. She adopts an integrative therapeutic approach and structures the therapy process to enhance individual psychological resilience and self-awareness. Esma views psychology not only as a science that helps us understand behavior, but also as a guiding light on one’s personal journey. Through her articles written for Psychology Times, she aims to help readers develop deeper self-awareness and insight into their own inner world.