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Dr. Meral Apak is an academic with a doctorate in Educational Sciences and a systemic therapist. She works with individuals, couples and families in person in Berlin and online, and also facilitates groups and courses. Her work considers relationships, life history, bodily experiences and the circumstances of a person’s life together. You can find further information about her training and professional background on the About Me page.

The work is grounded in a systemic approach. We consider relationships, life history, emotions, bodily experiences and living circumstances together. Depending on the issues we explore and your preferences, the work may also include Jungian exploration of dreams and symbols, bodily awareness, imagery and hypnotic focusing exercises. We consider together which ways of working are appropriate, with respect for your boundaries and your decisions about the process.

Sessions are available in person in Berlin or online. Individual sessions last 60 minutes. For couples, the first session is usually 90 minutes, with subsequent sessions lasting 60 minutes. Family sessions are usually planned for 90 minutes. We agree on the duration before the appointment.

Ordinary therapy sessions are not audio- or video-recorded. I take handwritten notes to prepare for sessions, follow the process and reflect on the work between meetings. These session notes use a code assigned to the client rather than their name and are not stored digitally.

In hypnosis or regression work specifically requested by a client, a recording may be made following a separate discussion in advance and with the client’s explicit consent. The recording is provided to the client in a password-protected format; once it has been delivered, I delete the copies I hold. It is solely for the client’s personal use and is not used or shared by me for any other purpose.

You can reschedule or cancel free of charge with at least 24 hours' notice. For later cancellations, half the session fee is payable. If you miss an appointment without notice, the full fee is payable. Emergencies and exceptional personal circumstances are considered individually.

You can find current session lengths and fees on the Sessions & Fees page. Payment can be made immediately before or after the session, on the same day. Cash, bank transfer and PayPal are accepted. Your invoice will be emailed to you on the same day.

Therapy sessions are offered in Turkish and English. I do not currently offer therapy sessions in German. The German version of the website provides information about the services.

Online sessions take place exclusively via Zoom, in Turkish or English. You will need a setting where others cannot overhear your conversation and a suitable internet connection. We consider together during the initial consultation whether online work is appropriate for your needs. Recording arrangements are explained under “Are sessions recorded?”.

You can email info@dr-apak.com or use the contact form on this website.