Dr. Tuba YILDIRIM ÜSTÜNEL

Doctor Information

• 2009–2010: University of Edinburgh, Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
• 2004–2008: Istanbul Bilgi University, Undergraduate Degree in Psychology with honor, full scholarship (ÖSYM)
• 2003–2004: Istanbul Bilgi University, English Preparatory Program with full scholarship (ÖSYM)

Areas of Expertise

• Individual Psychotherapy
• Couples Therapy
• Child and Family Counseling
• Clinical Assessment and Evaluation
• Panic Disorders
• Depression
• Sexual Dysfunction

Professional Experiences

• June 2012 – present: Clinical Psychologist, Emsey Hospital
• December 2010 – present: Part-time Clinical Psychologist, Ümraniye Afiyet Hospital
• December 2010 – June 2012: Part-time Clinical Psychologist, Istanbul Saygı Hospital
• October 2010 – November 2010: Temporary position, NP Istanbul Neuropsychiatry Hospital
• February 2010 – August 2010: Active role in “1st Hand” Volunteering Project, supporting individuals in need with regular psychological and social development sessions
• September 2007 – March 2008: Internship at Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital, Child and Adolescent Psychology and Psychiatry Clinics under Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar, including psychiatric/psychological assessments and ward rounds
• September 2006 – September 2007: Internship at a private counseling and guidance center, involving psychological tests, relaxation hypnotherapy sessions, and case studies
• March 2006 – September 2006: Internship at Saygı Hospital Psychiatry Department, involving psychiatric evaluations and assessments

Publications

• Canan, F., Ataoglu, A., Nichols, L. A., Yildirim, T., & Ozturk, O. (2010). Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of the Internet Addiction Scale in a Sample of Turkish High School Students. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 13(3), 317-320.
• Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ozturk, O., Ustunel, T. Y., Ataoglu, A. (2013). Internet Addiction and Sleep Disturbance Symptoms Among Turkish High School Students. Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 11, 210-213.
• Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Yildirim, T. Y., Sinani, G., Kaleli, A. H., Gunes, C., & Ataoglu, A. (in press). The Relationship Between Internet Addiction and Body
• Mass Index in Turkish Adolescents. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. • Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ozturk, O., & Ustunel, T.Y. (2013, April). The Relation Between Instrumental Musical Activity and Internet Addiction. Poster presented at European Congress of Psychiatry, Nice, France.
• Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ustunel, T.Y., Yildirim, M., Ozturk, O., & Ataoğlu, A. (2013, April). The Self-Image of Adolescents and its Relationship to Internet Addiction. Poster presented at European Congress of Psychiatry, Nice, France.
• Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ozturk, O., Ustunel, T.Y., & Ataoğlu, A. (2013, April). The Internet Addiction and Sleep Disturbance Symptoms Among Adolescents. Poster presented at European Congress of Psychiatry, Nice, France.