Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
EMDR Therapy — Istanbul
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alişan Burak Yaşar is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, an EMDR therapist and EMDR supervisor candidate, and an author of books on EMDR. He provides EMDR therapy at his private practice on Suadiye Bağdat Caddesi and continues his work on translations, books, and peer-reviewed publications in the field.
EMDR therapy is provided at the private practice in Kadıköy, Suadiye; at the same practice, adult ADHD assessment is also offered.
EMDR Work
- Authoring and editing books on EMDR
- Peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations on EMDR
- Authoring chapters on EMDR applications in mass trauma and disasters
- Bibliometric analysis of EMDR research in Türkiye
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, göz hareketleriyle duyarsızlaştırma ve yeniden işleme), travmatik ya da rahatsız edici anıların göz hareketleri veya iki yönlü dokunsal ya da işitsel uyaranlar eşliğinde, sekiz aşamalı yapılandırılmış bir protokolle işlendiği bir psikoterapi yöntemidir. Amaç anıyı silmek değil, hatırlandığında eskisi kadar sıkıntı vermemesini sağlamaktır. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü'nün 2013 tarihli stresle ilişkili durumlar kılavuzu ve İngiltere'de NICE'ın 2018 tarihli travma sonrası stres bozukluğu kılavuzu (NG116), erişkinlerde travma sonrası stres bozukluğu için EMDR'yi önerilen tedaviler arasında sayar.
EMDR therapy follows a three-pronged protocol addressing the past, present, and future. It is recommended as a first-line treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder in numerous international clinical guidelines.
Articles on EMDR
- Başka bir tanınız varsa EMDR size uygun mu? Bilinenler ve terapist seçerken sorulacaklar
- Today, under the leadership of Marilyn Luber, EMDR researchers from around the world and
- Why might eye movements ease a distressing memory? What we know and do not know about EMDR
- Does EMDR erase bad memories? What the evidence says about treatment after trauma
- EMDR Addresses Two Distinct Targets in Addiction
- EMDR Europe Annual Conference | Oslo 2026 - Poster Abstracts
- The Development of EMDR Research in Türkiye (2004–2025): The First Bibliometric Analysis Article
- Ketamin Destekli EMDR Terapisi™ Travma Sonrası Stres Bozukluğu (TSSB) İçin: Farmakoterapi ve Psikoterapinin Sinerjik Etkilerinin İncelenmesi (Ketamine-Assisted EMDR Therapy™ for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Examining the Synergistic Effects of Pharmacotherapy and Psychotherapy)
- What Can EMDR Offer People Living with Dementia and Their Carers? (What can EMDR offer people living with dementia and their carers?)
- 🧠 Neuro EMDR: Applying EMDR Therapy with Clients Who Have Impaired Cognitive Abilities (Neuro EMDR: Applying EMDR therapy with clients who have impaired cognitive abilities)
- The Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Diagnostic Status in Patients with a Personality Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial (The Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Diagnostic Status in Patients with a Personality Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial)
- Is EMDR Therapy Effective in Older Adults?
- Hafif Düzeyde Zihinsel Yetersizliği veya Sınırda Zihinsel İşlevselliği ve Davranışsal Sorunları Olan Yetişkinlerde TSSB için Kısa Süreli Yoğunlaştırılmış EMDR Terapisi: Çoklu Başlangıç Düzeyi Desenli Bir Çalışma (Brief Intensive EMDR Therapy for PTSD in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning and Behavioral Problems: A Multiple-Baseline Study)
- EMDR Ruh Sağlığı Tedavisinin Sanal Gerçeklikte Otomatikleştirilmesi (Automating EMDR Mental Health Treatment in Virtual Reality)
- Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu ve Ciddi Duygusal Düzensizliği Olan Ergenlerin Ebeveynlerinde Çocuğa Bağlı TSSB için EMDR Terapisi: Çoklu Başlangıç Seviyesi Değerlendirmesi (EMDR Therapy for Child-Related PTSD in Parents of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Severe Emotional Dysregulation: A Multiple-Baseline Evaluation)
- Presentation at the 3rd National EMDR Congress
- Traumatic Stress and Psychological Trauma Therapy in Bipolar Disorder
- Göz Hareketleriyle Duyarsızlaştırma ve Yeniden İşleme (EMDR) Müdahalesinin Alkol Kullanım Bozukluğunda Aşermeyi Önlemedeki Etkisi: Pilot Randomize Kontrollü Çalışma (The Effect of an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Intervention on Preventing Craving in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial) -
- Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) ve Göz Hareketleriyle Duyarsızlaştırma ve Yeniden İşleme (EMDR) Yöntemlerinin Çocukluk Travması ile İlişkili Travma Sonrası Stres Bozukluğu (Ch-PTSD) Olan Yetişkinlerdeki Etkileri: Şema Modları Üzerindeki Etkileri (Effects of Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in Adults with Childhood Trauma-Related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (Ch-PTSD): Effects on Schema Modes)
- Effectiveness of an intensive outpatient treatment program combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy for adolescents and young adults with PTSD in a naturalistic setting
Private Practice
Suadiye, Bağdat Cad. No:453 K:4 D:9 — Kadıköy / İstanbul. In-person and online consultations are available.
The content on this page is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How is EMDR therapy delivered?
EMDR therapy follows a three-pronged protocol addressing the past, present, and future.
Where is EMDR therapy provided?
It is provided at the private practice at Bağdat Caddesi No:453 in Kadıköy, Suadiye.
How can I book an appointment?
You can book an appointment by calling +90 532 642 95 25.
Travma sonrası stres bozukluğu hakkında genel bilgi: Travma ve TSSB.
Bu konudaki yayınlarım
Kitaplar
- EMDR Terapisi ile Beyinde Değişim: Ruhsal Travma Terapisinde İyileşmek. Psikonet, 2021. Rol: Yazar.
- EMDR Terapisi Uygulama Kılavuzu. Psikonet, 2026. Rol: Editör / Bölüm Yazarı (Önder Kavakçı, Dursun Hakan Delibaş ile).
- Herkes için EMDR. Okuyan Us, 2022. Rol: Editör / Bölüm Yazarı (Asena Yurtsever, Emre Konuk, Önder Kavakçı ile).
- Klinisyenler, Süpervizörler ve Danışmanlar İçin Standart EMDR Terapi Protokolleri Hakkında Bir Rehber (A. M. Leeds). EMDR Türkiye Derneği, 2022. Rol: Çeviri Editörü.
Makaleler
- Yaşar, A. B., Konuk, E., Kavakçı, Ö., Uygun, E., Gündoğmuş, İ., Taygar, A. S., & Uludağ, E. (2022). A randomized-controlled trial of EMDR flash technique on traumatic symptoms, depression, anxiety, stress, and life of quality with individuals who have experienced a traffic accident. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 845481. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.845481
- Yaşar, A. B., Gündoğmuş, İ., Kubilay, D., Alban Tunca, G., Uygun, E., Zat Çiftçi, Z., & Kavakçı, Ö. (2025). The effectiveness of online Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing 2.0 Group Protocol on post-traumatic stress disorders symptoms, depression, anxiety, and stress in individuals who have experienced a traffic accident: a randomized-controlled study. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16, 1452206. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1452206
- Yaşar, A. B., Kavakçı, Ö., Çiftçi, Z. Z., Tunca, G. A., Uygun, E., Gündoğmuş, İ., Kubilay, D., Aksöz, Y., Deveci, H., & Konuk, E. (2023). The effectiveness of online EMDR 2.0 group protocol on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, depression, anxiety, and stress in individuals who have experienced a traffic accident: a preliminary study. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 17(3), 171-184. https://doi.org/10.1891/EMDR-2023-0003
- Oren, E., Gündoğmuş, İ., & Yaşar, A. B. (2024). Editorial: EMDR and the AIP Model: Healing the Scars of Trauma. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 15, 1469787. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1469787
- Savaş, E., Gündoğmuş, İ., Kınık, Ç., Kubilay, D., Kavakçı, Ö., & Yaşar, A. B. (2026). A randomized controlled trial of internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) and EMDR-flash technique (iEMDR-FT) for improving mental health in breast cancer patients. Current Psychology, 45, 79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-025-08723-w
- Doğan, C. K., Yaşar, A. B., & Gündoğmuş, İ. (2021). Effects of the EMDR couple protocol on relationship satisfaction, depression, and anxiety symptoms. Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, 15(4), 218-230. https://doi.org/10.1891/EMDR-D-21-00008