Understanding Systemic Family Therapy

Systemic Family Therapy views personal challenges not only as individual issues but as part of the dynamics within a family or close relationships. In this approach, the family is seen as a system, where each member’s emotions, behaviors, and experiences are interconnected.

Instead of focusing solely on one person’s difficulties, systemic therapy explores how relationships, communication patterns, and family roles contribute to the problem. This method is particularly helpful in situations such as communication breakdowns, intergenerational conflicts, marital challenges, children’s adjustment difficulties, or transitions during significant life stages.

The main goal of systemic family therapy is not only to resolve conflicts but also to help families strengthen their bonds, set healthy boundaries, and develop new ways of relating to one another.

About Me

My name is Evrim Avşar Kılıç, and I am a psychologist and experienced school counselor with over ten years of professional experience. I specialize in individual, family, and couples therapy, following the systemic family therapy approach.

I have completed a 500-hour certified training program with the European Family Therapy Association (EFTA), which has deepened my understanding of systemic thinking and therapeutic practice. This international certification allows me to integrate both local and global perspectives into my clinical work.

What I Offer

• Individual Therapy – For personal growth, anxiety, stress management, emotional regulation, and life transitions.

• Family & Couples Therapy – For relationship issues, parent-child communication, and pre/post-marriage counseling.

• Parental Counseling – Supporting parents in understanding their child’s development and needs.

How You Can Reach Me

I provide therapy in English and Turkish, offering:

• Online therapy sessions, accessible from anywhere in the world.

• Face-to-face sessions at my private practice located in Bulgurlu, Üsküdar (Istanbul).

Final Note

Every person and every family has a unique story and set of strengths. My mission is to support individuals and families in discovering these strengths, understanding their relational dynamics, and building healthier pathways forward.

If you are looking for an English-speaking psychologist in Üsküdar or a psychologist in Bulgurlu, I would be glad to support you either online or in person.