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Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci
👤 2 years of experience
1,921+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, currently practising at The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre in Dubai. Licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, she has nearly 20 years of experience delivering culturally sensitive mental health care and psychotherapy to adult clients across Europe and the Middle East. She specialises in the treatment of a wide range of psychological disorders, with a particular emphasis on trauma-informed therapy and cross-cultural psychological care.
Dr Balkir Neftci earned her PhD with honours in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy from Heidelberg University in Germany, supported by a prestigious scholarship from the German Research Foundation’s Cluster of Excellence. Her earlier academic qualifications include a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Istanbul University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Istanbul Bilgi University. She also holds a Certificate in Psychotherapy from the Turkish Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.
Her clinical practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, personality disorders, and adjustment-related challenges such as stress, burnout, and grief. She also supports patients experiencing psychosomatic symptoms, including chronic pain, sleep disturbances and fatigue. She is trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. Dr Balkir Neftci works with adult patients over the age of 16, providing individual therapy tailored to their psychological and cultural needs.
Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including Canadian University Dubai, where she was Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, and Isik University in Istanbul, where she co-founded the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology and served as both Assistant and Associate Professor. She has also worked at the German Neuroscience Center in Dubai and Heidelberg University’s Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr Balkir Neftci has contributed to mental health support for asylum seekers through voluntary work in Istanbul and has published widely on the influence of culture on psychological disorders and therapeutic outcomes.
She is fluent in English and Turkish, and conversational in German.
Dr Balkir Neftci earned her PhD with honours in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy from Heidelberg University in Germany, supported by a prestigious scholarship from the German Research Foundation’s Cluster of Excellence. Her earlier academic qualifications include a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Istanbul University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Istanbul Bilgi University. She also holds a Certificate in Psychotherapy from the Turkish Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies.
Her clinical practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, personality disorders, and adjustment-related challenges such as stress, burnout, and grief. She also supports patients experiencing psychosomatic symptoms, including chronic pain, sleep disturbances and fatigue. She is trained in a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. Dr Balkir Neftci works with adult patients over the age of 16, providing individual therapy tailored to their psychological and cultural needs.
Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including Canadian University Dubai, where she was Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, and Isik University in Istanbul, where she co-founded the Graduate School of Clinical Psychology and served as both Assistant and Associate Professor. She has also worked at the German Neuroscience Center in Dubai and Heidelberg University’s Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. In addition to her clinical and academic roles, Dr Balkir Neftci has contributed to mental health support for asylum seekers through voluntary work in Istanbul and has published widely on the influence of culture on psychological disorders and therapeutic outcomes.
She is fluent in English and Turkish, and conversational in German.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Psychology
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2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,190 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,736 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,864 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 3,015 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 9
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Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9821/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39812655 · cited by 182
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European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
DOI: 10.4046/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35897672 · cited by 28
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychology European Annual Congress (Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
- Awareness When should you see a psychology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · nazli.balkir.neftci@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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