- 2009–2010: University of Edinburgh, Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology
- 2004–2008: Istanbul Bilgi University, Undergraduate Degree in Psychology with honor, full scholarship (ÖSYM)
- 2003–2004: Istanbul Bilgi University, English Preparatory Program with full scholarship (ÖSYM)
Areas of Expertise
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Couples Therapy
- Child and Family Counseling
- Clinical Assessment and Evaluation
- Panic Disorders
- Depression
- Sexual Dysfunction
Professional Experiences
- June 2012 – present: Clinical Psychologist, Emsey Hospital
- December 2010 – present: Part-time Clinical Psychologist, Ümraniye Afiyet Hospital
- December 2010 – June 2012: Part-time Clinical Psychologist, Istanbul Saygı Hospital
- October 2010 – November 2010: Temporary position, NP Istanbul Neuropsychiatry Hospital
- February 2010 – August 2010: Active role in “1st Hand” Volunteering Project, supporting individuals in need with regular psychological and social development sessions
- September 2007 – March 2008: Internship at Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital, Child and Adolescent Psychology and Psychiatry Clinics under Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kemal Sayar, including psychiatric/psychological assessments and ward rounds
- September 2006 – September 2007: Internship at a private counseling and guidance center, involving psychological tests, relaxation hypnotherapy sessions, and case studies
- March 2006 – September 2006: Internship at Saygı Hospital Psychiatry Department, involving psychiatric evaluations and assessments
Publications
- Canan, F., Ataoglu, A., Nichols, L. A., Yildirim, T., & Ozturk, O. (2010). Evaluation of Psychometric Properties of the Internet Addiction Scale in a Sample of Turkish High School Students. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 13(3), 317-320.
- Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ozturk, O., Ustunel, T. Y., Ataoglu, A. (2013). Internet Addiction and Sleep Disturbance Symptoms Among Turkish High School Students. Sleep and Biological Rhythms, 11, 210-213.
- Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Yildirim, T. Y., Sinani, G., Kaleli, A. H., Gunes, C., & Ataoglu, A. (in press). The Relationship Between Internet Addiction and Body
- Mass Index in Turkish Adolescents. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. • Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ozturk, O., & Ustunel, T.Y. (2013, April). The Relation Between Instrumental Musical Activity and Internet Addiction. Poster presented at European Congress of Psychiatry, Nice, France.
- Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ustunel, T.Y., Yildirim, M., Ozturk, O., & Ataoğlu, A. (2013, April). The Self-Image of Adolescents and its Relationship to Internet Addiction. Poster presented at European Congress of Psychiatry, Nice, France.
- Canan, F., Yildirim, O., Sinani, G., Ozturk, O., Ustunel, T.Y., & Ataoğlu, A. (2013, April). The Internet Addiction and Sleep Disturbance Symptoms Among Adolescents. Poster presented at European Congress of Psychiatry, Nice, France.
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Date Added: 05 December 2025
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