ABOUT

Zeynep Kaboglu Kocaman graduated from Bogazici University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with high honors. During her undergraduate years, she took part as an assistant student in neuropsychology and clinical psychology researches. She did internships at primary and middle schools, Human Resources Department in ETI and Psychiatry Department in Uludag University Hospital.

 

She received her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Istanbul Bilgi University, presenting her thesis titled “Childhood Roles in the Family, Shame, and Adult Narcissism” in 2020. She gained clinical experience at Istanbul Bilgi University Psychological Counseling Unit and Center. Later, she completed the Art Psychotherapies for Mental Disorders Course at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - Psychiatry Clinic Foundation while working as a research and training assistant. After working as the coordinator for Sanat Psikoterapileri Dernegi (Arts Psychotherapies Association Turkey) for two years, she joined its Board of Members in 2026.

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Zeynep is interested in psychoanalysis, the role of art in human life and psychoanalytic readings of art. She regularly participates in trainings and workshops related to psychoanalysis and receives ongoing supervision in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. She uses psychodynamic & psychoanalytic approaches and art therapy techniques in her practice to best meet the needs of individuals and groups she works with.