We clarify the reason for seeking help.
Current concerns, when they began and how they affect daily functioning are discussed without rushing to a conclusion.
Psychiatry Istanbul · 2026
Dr. H. Gülnur Şen · Specialist in Psychiatry
A consultation begins with what has changed.
A psychiatric assessment considers symptoms together with their effect on sleep, work, relationships and daily life. The purpose of a first appointment is to understand the difficulty clearly and discuss an appropriate way forward.
01 / Reasons for consultation
What may bring you here
Not every difficulty arrives with a clear name.
People often seek help because something in everyday life has become harder to manage. A diagnosis, when relevant, follows a clinical assessment rather than a checklist on a website.
- 01
Depression
Assessment of persistent low mood, loss of interest, reduced energy and changes in everyday functioning.
- 02
Anxiety disorders
Evaluation of ongoing worry, social anxiety, physical symptoms of anxiety and related difficulties.
- 03
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Assessment of intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviours and the ways they interfere with daily life.
- 04
Adult attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder
Evaluation of attention, impulsivity, organisation and restlessness in adulthood.
02 / First appointment
A clear beginning
What happens in a first psychiatric appointment?
Relevant medical and personal context is considered.
Previous treatment, medication, physical health, sleep and significant life circumstances may be part of the assessment.
Possible next steps are discussed openly.
Depending on the assessment, follow-up, medication, psychotherapy or another referral may be considered.
03 / Professional path
Selected recent appointments
Clinical work across public and private hospitals.
The entries below are selected recent roles, not the entirety of Dr. Şen’s professional history.
- 01
İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul
Specialist in Psychiatry
- 02
Denipollife Private Hospital, Denizli
Specialist in Psychiatry
- 03
Tekden Private Hospital, Denizli
Specialist in Psychiatry
- 04
Çivril Şehit Hilmi Öz State Hospital, Denizli
Specialist in Psychiatry
04 / Istanbul
Appointments
Current practice in Gaziosmanpaşa.
Merkez Mahallesi, Çukurçeşme Caddesi No:57 D:59
34250 Gaziosmanpaşa / İstanbul