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Play therapy in İzmir

Psychotherapy that lets children express feelings and experiences through play, with age-appropriate talking approaches for teenagers.

Procedure timeUsually 40–50 minutes per session
VisitsWeekly; the overall length depends on the problem
Doctors100 psychologists
BookingFree online request

Psychologists in İzmir

You can send an appointment request to these psychologists and ask about play therapy in your message.

  • Uzm. Psk. Yıldız Egeli

    Psychologist
    Güzelbahçe, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Yıldız Egeli, Güzelbahçe, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Espero Psikoloji

    Psychologist
    Bornova, İzmir

    Psk. Espero Psikoloji, Bornova, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Psikolojik Danışman

    Psychologist
    Kemalpaşa, İzmir

    Psk. Psikolojik Danışman, Kemalpaşa, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Hande Subaşı

    Psychologist
    Ödemiş, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Hande Subaşı, Ödemiş, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Dilay Ünlü

    Psychologist
    Aliağa, İzmir

    Psk. Dilay Ünlü, Aliağa, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Nilay Ayvaz Halıcı- Özel

    Psychologist
    Buca, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Nilay Ayvaz Halıcı- Özel, Buca, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Nagihan Gürbüz

    Psychologist
    Bornova, İzmir

    Psk. Nagihan Gürbüz, Bornova, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Bergama Pedagog

    Psychologist
    Bergama, İzmir

    Psk. Bergama Pedagog, Bergama, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Aliağa PSİKOTEKNİK

    Psychologist
    Aliağa, İzmir

    Psk. Aliağa PSİKOTEKNİK, Aliağa, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Sena Özalay

    Psychologist
    Tire, İzmir

    Psk. Sena Özalay, Tire, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Sena TOROS

    Psychologist
    Narlıdere, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Sena TOROS, Narlıdere, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Yan Yana Psikoloji

    Psychologist
    Urla, İzmir

    Psk. Yan Yana Psikoloji, Urla, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Nuray ER

    Psychologist
    İzmir Psikolog, Aile Danışmanı, Çift Terapisti, EMDR Terapisti Bornova, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Nuray ER, Bornova, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Pozitif Psikoloji Buca Psikolog

    Psychologist
    Buca, İzmir

    Psk. Pozitif Psikoloji Buca Psikolog, Buca, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Aleyna Yaman

    Psychologist
    Bayraklı, İzmir

    Psk. Aleyna Yaman, Bayraklı, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Ütopya Psikoloji

    Psychologist
    Karşıyaka, İzmir

    Psk. Ütopya Psikoloji, Karşıyaka, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Beren Kırkpınar Tuncer

    Psychologist
    Urla, İzmir

    Psk. Beren Kırkpınar Tuncer, Urla, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Dan Tuğçe Aslıtürk

    Psychologist
    Psikolojik Danışma ve Rehberlik Menderes, İzmir

    Psk. Dan Tuğçe Aslıtürk, Menderes, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Yankı Psikoloji

    Psychologist
    Karşıyaka, İzmir

    Psk. Yankı Psikoloji, Karşıyaka, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Onur Çakır

    Psychologist
    Psikoloji Karşıyaka, İzmir

    Psk. Onur Çakır, Karşıyaka, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Menta Psikoloji İzmir

    Psychologist
    Konak, İzmir

    Psk. Menta Psikoloji İzmir, Konak, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Yuşa Karakoç

    Psychologist
    Gaziemir, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Yuşa Karakoç, Gaziemir, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Dan Gülsüm Tekin

    Psychologist
    Psikolojik Danışman ve Aile Danışmanı Çeşme, İzmir

    Psk. Dan Gülsüm Tekin, Çeşme, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Beste İçağası

    Psychologist
    Seferihisar, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Beste İçağası, Seferihisar, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. İzmir Analiz Psikoloji

    Psychologist
    Buca, İzmir

    Psk. İzmir Analiz Psikoloji, Buca, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Albayrak Psikoloji

    Psychologist
    Aliağa, İzmir

    Psk. Albayrak Psikoloji, Aliağa, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Yıldız

    Psychologist
    Balçova, İzmir

    Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Yıldız, Balçova, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Muazzez Solmaz

    Psychologist
    Tire, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Muazzez Solmaz, Tire, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Psk. Uzm. Psikolog Ebru GÖKTAŞ

    Psychologist
    Çiğli, İzmir

    Psk. Uzm. Psikolog Ebru GÖKTAŞ, Çiğli, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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  • Uzm. Psk. Çiçek Tarla

    Psychologist
    Bornova, İzmir

    Uzm. Psk. Çiçek Tarla, Bornova, İzmir bölgesinde Psikolog olarak hizmet vermektedir.

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What is child and Adolescent Therapy (Play Therapy)?

Young children often find it hard to put feelings into words; play is their natural language. In play therapy, the child expresses experiences through toys, sand trays and drawing in a specially prepared playroom, while the therapist guides and makes sense of the process. With teenagers, cognitive behavioural and family-based approaches are used more often. Involving parents is usually an important part of the treatment.

How is child and Adolescent Therapy (Play Therapy) done?

  1. Initial meeting with parents and developmental history
  2. Assessment sessions with the child
  3. Setting goals and giving feedback to the family
  4. Regular therapy sessions
  5. Parent meetings at intervals

Who is child and Adolescent Therapy (Play Therapy) suitable for?

  • Anxiety, fears and separation anxiety
  • Tantrums and behaviour problems
  • Difficult life events such as sibling rivalry, divorce or bereavement
  • Sleep and toilet training difficulties once medical causes are ruled out
  • School, friendship and family difficulties in teenagers

Aftercare: what to watch out for

  • Apply the home routines suggested by the therapist consistently.
  • Do not question your child about what happened in the session; listen if they want to share.
  • If cooperation with the school is needed, plan it with the therapist.

Possible side effects and risks

  • Behaviour may get temporarily worse at the start of therapy
  • Children may feel upset after sessions dealing with painful experiences

Are there alternatives?

Parent counselling, family therapy and support from the school counselling service are alternatives. If ADHD, autism or severe depression is suspected, an assessment by a child and adolescent psychiatrist is needed.

What affects the cost of play therapy in İzmir?

The cost of play therapy depends on factors such as session length; the therapist’s experience with children and adolescents; number of parent sessions, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.

  • Session length
  • The therapist’s experience with children and adolescents
  • Number of parent sessions

Getting treatment in Turkey as a visitor

  • Ask the doctor for a written treatment plan, timeline and total cost before you travel.
  • Check whether the doctor or clinic staff speak English, or bring a translator for the consultation.
  • Plan enough time for check-ups after the procedure before your return flight.
  • Keep copies of your X-rays, reports and the materials used (for example the implant brand) for your dentist or doctor at home.
  • In an emergency in Turkey, call 112 (free, 24/7). For poisoning, the National Poison Information Centre is 114.

Frequently asked questions

How much does play therapy cost in İzmir?

The cost of play therapy depends on factors such as session length; the therapist’s experience with children and adolescents; number of parent sessions, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.

Who is the best doctor for play therapy in İzmir?

There is no single “best” doctor for everyone. The right doctor for you is experienced in play therapy, easy to reach, and explains the options clearly. Check whether the doctor lists this treatment on their profile, their specialty (psychologist, psychiatrist, child psychiatrist), the overall picture of patient reviews and the clinic’s location, and ask for a clear written treatment plan, timeline and cost at the first consultation. For major treatments you have the right to a second opinion. “En İyi Hekim” (Turkish for “best doctor”) is our brand name: we do not rank doctors as “best” and rankings cannot be bought.

How do I find a psychologist for play therapy in İzmir?

On each profile you can see reviews, the clinic address and available times, and send a free appointment request through our site.

How long does play therapy take?

Usually 40–50 minutes per session. Number of visits: Weekly; the overall length depends on the problem.

When should I take my child to a psychologist?

If changes in behaviour or mood last for weeks and affect school, friendships or family life, it is worth seeing a specialist. If your child talks about self-harm or suicide, seek help immediately.

Up to what age is play therapy used?

It is mainly used for children aged about 3–12; older children and teenagers usually benefit more from talking-based approaches.

Can my bilingual child have therapy in English?

Some child therapists in Turkey work in English or other languages; therapy usually works best in the language the child feels most comfortable using.