Mental Health for Expat Leaders.
Are you ready to shine?
It all starts with you deciding to take that first step.
Small, but solid steps result in big transformations.
It's time to elevate your mental health and bring out your true genius.
Let’s make it happen.
You're a successful expat who sets high standards for yourself.
You’re smart, kind, and have a big purpose in life.
From the outside, it seems like you have it all.
But it comes with a price.
Δ Are you struggling with high levels of stress and anxiety?
Δ Do you have an endless to-do list that keeps growing daily?
Δ Are you getting in your way by listening to the harsh inner critic?
Δ Do you find yourself putting all your efforts into making others happy but not feeling it yourself?
Δ If any of this struck a chord, you are not alone.
You might be prioritizing your work and the people in your life over your own mental health and well-being.
It's okay if you do, I understand what you’re going through.
I’ve been there.
Unsatisfied with my life, anxious and stressed out all the time, and living the health consequences of that: killing migraines and gastritis followed by chronic fatigue and burnout.
Yes, I've done that and learned it the hard way.
I know you might even have difficulty asking for help and counting on others.
There is a better way though.
If you are up for it, I’d like to help you take the load off your shoulders and get you where you want.
Imagine yourself in 6 months from now.
Δ Where are you in the world? Picture that place in your mind and feel it in your body.
Δ You are happier and healthier.
Δ You are more confident in your own skin.
Δ You perform at your best.
Δ You feel supported.
Δ You have more energy for yourself and your loved ones.
Δ You are taking solid steps to achieve your biggest goals.
And whenever you face life’s challenges
(let’s accept it, we all will at some point),
Δ You are mentally and emotionally stronger.
Δ You feel more resilient.
Δ You are flexible to see things from different angles.
Δ You are more resourceful.
Δ You take action from a place of calm and clarity.
All of this is possible for you.
You just need to take that first step.
When we start working together, you will learn to quiet the inner critic, regulate difficult emotions, love and respect yourself more, and simply be happier and more fulfilled in life. You'll remember what it feels like to be in your true power.
It's time to stop saying yes to spinning your wheels and start saying YES to YOURSELF.
Are you ready for that? I’m ready to help you get there.
Why work with me?
Δ Over 20 years of experience helping clients go through incredible transformations
Δ Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Purdue University's American Psychological Association accredited program [so everything I do is based on science]
Δ Professor of Psychology at Istanbul Rumeli University, continuing to develop myself through teaching and conducting research studies on psychological well-being and work-life issues
Δ Background in working with trauma; an EMDR [Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing] therapist trained and supervised in the United States through the EMDR Institute and a hypnotherapy practitioner trained and supervised in Rapid Transformational Therapy® [Marisa Peer Method of Hypnotherapy, London, United Kingdom] and HeartHealing® [Natasha Leigh Bray, School of Healing Mastery, Wales, United Kingdom].
Δ Completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy through the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy [Ottawa, Canada]
Δ Believe in changing the world one person at a time, starting from ourselves; a Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute [California, USA] certified trainer on mindfulness-based emotional intelligence and leadership skills development program
Δ Certified breathwork trainer [California, USA], which helps me to help my clients release the stress, anxiety, and overwhelm stored in their bodies
Δ On a mission to spread joy; co-author of the book Happiness 2.0 [Elma Publications, in Turkish], which is on evidence-based practices to improve mental and emotional well-being
Δ As someone who has lived in the United States both during my childhood and part of my adult life, I know deep in my bones what it feels like to live away from the country you were born and raised in. I can help you.
Above all, I practice what I preach to live a fulfilling life, and I want to help you create the transformation you want for yourself.
I'm here to support you along the way from anxiety to being in your full power.
Let’s start the transformation.
What's included in our work together?
Safe and secure 1:1 online sessions taking place as video calls
Over 15,000 hours of therapy experience and 20 years of expert knowledge in psychology
Evidence-based guided practices easy to integrate into your daily life
When we start working together, you'll experience a profound shift in your life.
Δ Our work will provide you with a safe and supportive environment alongside the awareness, knowledge, and skills to transform your relationship with stress and anxiety. You will boost your mental health and well-being to flourish personally and professionally.
Δ While focusing on your strengths, we will transform and let go of what's not serving you anymore such as chronic stress, anxiety, and the heaviness in your chest.
Δ We will build up your self-trust and powerful habits to help you feel energized and in your true power. You'll remember how it felt like to be truly yourself.
A unique combination of
Psychotherapy + EMDR + Hypnotherapy + Mindfulness-Based Practices
to best support your needs.
Δ The executive therapy process starts with weekly sessions that we gradually adjust in time according to your specific needs and goals.
Δ The sessions are conducted as 1:1 video calls on the Zoom platform. There are alternative appointment times to cover different countries and time zones.
Δ Since I work individually and also continue my faculty member appointment as professor of psychology, I can only support a limited number of executives each year in their therapy process. You can start your process by sending a message. I will contact you via the email you provided within 48 hours of receiving your message.
Everything is online!
So that it's convenient for you to connect from anywhere in the world.
Would you like to hear from my clients?
Δ "As a C-suite executive in tech, I used to work long hours feeling stuck, tired, and burnt out at the time I decided to work with Gökçe. Within a couple of months, I have managed to get out of my head with a newfound sense of energy and motivation in my life. I cannot thank her enough. I highly recommend Gökçe to anyone who would like to overcome what's holding them back in life - including themselves. She is definitely the kind of professional you would want in your corner.”
Δ "I highly recommend working with Gökçe, especially for those in the technology and financial industries. Before our sessions, I was having a hard time separating my personal and professional relationships in these high-stress fields. However, with Gökçe's help, I was able to better differentiate between my family, friends, and business."
Δ "Our work together has enabled me to have clarity in my mind and calmness in my body. My wife and team are recognizing all the differences in me. I am inspiring my team with my vision and guiding them with my skills and passion. I can't thank you enough."
Δ "Gökçe provided me with the confidence I needed."
Δ "I feel a lot better now that I can manage anxiety and feel confident to expand my business. I wanted to say thank you for all the work we have done so far. It helped me more than words can tell."
Δ "The transformation I've experienced since working with you seems like a miracle. I used to not be able to get myself out of bed for several days in a row and doubt my competency at work nearly every day. The weight of it all has been lifted."
Δ "I had the opportunity to discover my potential and my values, understand and process my traumas, and learn to believe in, love and care for myself."
Δ "I started to powerfully express myself again and make decisions by valuing myself."
Δ "I can cope with my problems now. You’ve helped me overcome the most difficult days of my life."
Δ "Starting from our very first session with Gökçe, I asked myself, ‘How in the world did I get by for so long without such a supportive professional by my side?’."
Δ "You don’t need to have major problems to benefit from Gökçe’s expertise. She is an expert in the areas of personal development and mental health."
I know you might be thinking that you're too far from feeling in your power. I'm here to tell you that small steps will get you there faster than no step at all.
You can go from feeling overwhelmed with life to feeling confident and getting fueled by the joy of living your life.
It breaks my heart to see thoughtful and kind leaders suffering when a little shift can bring about their immense potential.
This could be you. I can facilitate that shift.
Would you like to bring back a gentle, childlike joy to life that sometimes gets lost in an often complicated and demanding world?
I’d be happy to guide you in this transformative journey in the direction that you want to go and empower you to stay on track.
Whatever it is that you want for yourself when it comes to your goals and dreams, I’m here to support you with my whole being.
Let’s make it happen!
Send me a message using the button below to take the first step in your transformation.
After receiving your message, I will send you information regarding the next best steps for you.
Looking forward to connecting!
