Dr Nazli Balkir Neftci
Specialisation
Psychologist
Languages Spoken
English, Turkish
Experience
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in Dubai with nearly 20 years of experience supporting adults and couples from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and stress-related challenges, as well as couples therapy to improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection.
Start feeling better—one step at a time
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of your next steps or disconnected from yourself or your partner. In a safe and supportive space, we work together to explore your experiences, understand how your thoughts, emotions, and relationships may be affecting you, and develop practical ways to cope.
For individuals, this means gaining insight into your patterns, increasing emotional awareness, and building resilience to live a more balanced and authentic life. For couples, we focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and reconnecting emotionally to foster stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
My approach is direct, collaborative, and dynamic, tailored to each client and culturally sensitive. Together, we work toward meaningful, lasting change, helping you feel more understood, supported, and empowered in your life and relationships.
Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety, overwhelm, and panic
- Depression, low motivation, or emotional numbness
- Trauma, loss, and grief
- Stress, perfectionism, and pressure
- Relationship difficulties and disconnection
- Low confidence and challenges with boundaries
- Intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and OCD
- Stress-related physical symptoms (sleep difficulties, pain, fatigue)
- Attention and focus difficulties (ADHD)
- Anger and emotional regulation
Treatment Techniques
I draw on and integrate evidence-based methods to guide therapy, including:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Schema Therapy
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
Qualififcation
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Turkish Psychological Association
- PhD in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy – University of Heidelberg, Germany
- Former Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology – Istanbul & Dubai
- Externship in Emotion Focused Couples Therapy – EFCT Association, Istanbul