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Counselling & psychotherapy · Moda, Kadıköy

A quiet room to say it out loud

Three therapists, two rooms on a side street by the sea, and fifty unhurried minutes a week. Start with a free 15-minute call — no forms, no surname needed.

Book a free 15-minute callHow we work
every session, never cut short
50min
last appointment, Monday to Thursday
21:00
reduced-fee places, no questions
6a week
A low wave folding over in pale evening light

Next first-session opening

Thursday 19 November · 18:30 with Ayla Uçar

Moda, 18:40 — from the window of room 2

What people bring

You don’t need a reason that sounds big enough

Most first calls begin with “I’m not sure this counts”. It does. These are the things people most often come with — and plenty come with none of them.

  1. AnxietyThe racing mind at 3 a.m., the dread before Monday.
  2. GriefA death, a diagnosis, a friendship that ended.
  3. BurnoutWhen rest stopped working and work stopped meaning much.
  4. RelationshipsPartners, parents, the same argument on repeat.
  5. Big changesA move, a new baby, a career you are leaving.
  6. Low moodGrey weeks that have quietly become grey months.

We don’t publish client testimonials. What is said in the room stays there — including the fact that someone came.

Sessions & fees

One price list, no packages

You pay per session, after it, by card or transfer. Cancel up to 48 hours before at no cost.

  1. Individual session

    Weekly or fortnightly, in Moda or online. Most people come for 12 to 20 sessions; some much longer.

    50 minutes

    2,400 Turkish Lira per session

    Ask about this

  2. Couples session

    For two people who want to talk with a third in the room. Always in person, Tuesday to Saturday.

    80 minutes

    3,600 Turkish Lira per session

    Ask about this

  3. Online session

    By encrypted video, from anywhere in Türkiye. We send a link the morning of your session.

    50 minutes

    2,200 Turkish Lira per session

    Ask about this

  4. Reduced-fee place

    Ask, no paperwork

    Six places a week for students, people between jobs and anyone for whom the full fee is a barrier. No paperwork — just ask.

    50 minutes

    1,200 Turkish Lira per session

    Ask about this

Fees include VAT. Receipts are issued in the name you choose.

A light waiting room with soft chairs and tall windows

The rooms

Designed so nobody sees you leave

There is no sign on the street door and no receptionist at a desk. Appointments are spaced ten minutes apart, and two of our rooms open onto a back stair — you can leave without crossing the waiting room.

  • Sound-proofed walls and a white-noise machine in the corridor
  • Tea, water and tissues — no clipboard in the waiting room
  • Step-free access by the lift at the back

Therapists

Three people, one way of working

All three are in weekly practice, have monthly external supervision and see no more than 22 clients a week.

  • Nil Aksoy, auburn hair, by a lake

    Nil Aksoy

    Psychotherapist, founder

    Grief · anxiety · adults over 40 · Turkish, English

  • Can Demirel, smiling, in a grey jumper

    Can Demirel

    Counselling psychologist

    Couples · men’s groups · burnout · Turkish, English, German

  • Ayla Uçar in a grey blazer, seated by a window

    Ayla Uçar

    Psychotherapist

    Young adults · life changes · low mood · Turkish, English

Questions

The things people ask first

Do I need a referral or a diagnosis?

No. You can contact us directly. We are not a medical service and don’t diagnose; if we think a doctor or psychiatrist could help alongside therapy, we will say so.

How long will I need to come?

There is no fixed length. Many people come for three to six months; some for a few sessions, some for years. We review together every sixth session.

Is online as good as in person?

For many people it works well, and it is easier to keep up. We use an encrypted video service and ask you to find a room where you can’t be overheard.

Will my employer or insurer find out?

Only if you tell them. Receipts can be issued in any name and say “consultation”. We never contact anyone on your behalf without written consent.

What if the therapist doesn’t feel right?

Say so — it is common and nobody is offended. You can switch to a colleague at no cost, or we will suggest someone outside the practice.

Can’t find your question?Ask us privately

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Find us

A side street above Moda pier

Yelken Sokak 7, Kat 234710 Moda/Kadıköyİstanbul

Second floor, no sign on the street door — ring “QH”. Two rooms have their own exit so you never pass the waiting room after a session.

+90 216 000 00 00

Opening hours

Opening hours, Quiet Harbour Counselling
Monday09:00–21:00
Tuesday09:00–21:00
Wednesday09:00–21:00
ThursdayToday09:00–21:00
Friday09:00–19:00
Saturday10:00–16:00
SundayClosed

Directions

When you’re ready — and not before

The private form asks for a name and one way to reach you. Nothing else.

Open the private form
A quiet grey room with a dark sofa, a potted tree and a white door left open