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Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci

Psychologie Dubai

Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci

2 jaar ervaring

1,921+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci at a glance

Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci is a Psychologie practitioner based in Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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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.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci

Opleiding & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychologie
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychologie

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-304275 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Psychologie
#EB-9303BE1D · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,190
Annual physical exam 99395 1,736
Vaccination administration 90471 2,864
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,015

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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Nazli Balkir Neftci in consultation
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Nazli Balkir Neftci with the team
WITH TEAM
Nazli Balkir Neftci at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

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Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Psychologie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nazli Balkir Neftci, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9821/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39812655 · geciteerd door 182
  2. European registry analysis of Psychologie outcomes
    Nazli Balkir Neftci, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4046/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35897672 · geciteerd door 28

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • Practical updates in Psychologie European Annual Congress (Psychologie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychologie National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychologie — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2025

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychologie 2026-03-21 · 8 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a psychologie? 2026-01-17 · 7 min lezen

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Recente recensies

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigde Arabische Emiraten doctors offering the same care.

Psychologie

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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Medical practice in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigde Arabische Emiraten medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Nazli Balkir Neftci specialise in?

    Nazli Balkir Neftci specialises in Psychologie in Dubai, AE. 24 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Nazli Balkir Neftci treat?

    Nazli Balkir Neftci treats conditions within Psychologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Nazli Balkir Neftci practise?

    Nazli Balkir Neftci practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Nazli Balkir Neftci speak?

    Nazli Balkir Neftci speaks English, German, Turkish.

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