Hacer Subasi, MSc

I am a clinical psychologist helping children between the ages of 2 and 12 cope with various emotional and behavioral challenges. Before my professional life in Dubai, I worked in several psychiatric hospitals and private clinics in Istanbul. My theoretical framework is primarily psychodynamic and attachment-based; however, when working with children, I implement an integrative approach tailored to each child’s needs, utilizing therapy modalities such as play therapy, CBT-focused play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, and sand tray play therapy.

I am a certified child-centered play therapist and filial therapist, accredited by the Association for Play Therapy. As an internationally certified practitioner, I am also specialized in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, the Rorschach test, Child Apperception Test (CAT), and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). I am currently pursuing a PhD in psychology.

My Philosophy

Childhood is the developmental stage closest to my heart and where I focus my work. During this period, children often have not yet developed the skills to verbalize their emotions in words. Because of this, I view their outward behaviors and symptoms as reflections of non-verbalized inner needs. My main goal in each child’s therapeutic journey is to identify, understand, and give meaning to these unvoiced social and emotional needs and to help communicate them with their family. I truly value supporting parents in their role, helping them to better connect with and understand their child’s unique needs. Alongside my role as a therapist, I am also dedicated to advocating for children’s well-being within their schools and communities.

Educational Qualifications:

• MSc in Clinical Psychology from Uskudar University (Istanbul, Turkiye)
• MA in Psychology from Marmara University (Istanbul, Turkliye)
• PhD candidate in Psychology from International Islamic University Malaysia (Kualalumpur, Malaysia)

Licenses and Professional Memberships:

• Communnity Development Authority (CDA)
  
• Member of the Advisory Board of the Children's Foundation (Cocuk Vakfi)
• Turkish Psychologist Association
• Society of Rorschach and Projective Tests
• EMDR Turkiye

Languages

• Turkish
• English