Psychiatric assessment, therapy and treatment follow-up by secure video, wherever you are.
Dr. Ömer Orhun Ercan offers online psychiatric consultations in English via secure video, for patients across Turkey and abroad. Online sessions cover assessment, psychotherapy and treatment follow-up, with the same structure and confidentiality as in-person appointments at the Güzelbahçe, İzmir clinic. Booking works the same way: call or WhatsApp +90 537 053 65 36 and mention you'd like an English-language online session.
WhatsApp messages are answered Monday–Saturday, 10:00–20:00. The clinic is closed on Sundays.
Call or WhatsApp +90 537 053 65 36. Mention that you would like an online session in English.
You receive a secure video link before your appointment. A quiet, private spot and a stable connection are all you need.
Assessment, therapy and follow-up proceed like in-person care, with a clear plan and full doctor-patient confidentiality.
Online psychiatry is a genuinely useful format, but it is not right for everything. For most first evaluations an in-person meeting is preferred when feasible, and some situations (acute crises, conditions requiring physical examination, and certain treatments that legally require an in-person examination in Turkey) need the clinic. If that applies to you, you will hear it clearly rather than being sold a video call.
The clinic is in Güzelbahçe, on İzmir's western coast, around 25–35 minutes by car from central districts, with free parking. Many patients combine an initial in-person assessment with online follow-ups.
After you book by phone or WhatsApp, you receive a secure video link for your appointment time. You join from a private, quiet place with a stable internet connection; a laptop or phone is enough. Sessions follow the same structure as in-person appointments: 75 minutes for an initial assessment, 45 minutes for therapy, 30 minutes for follow-up.
For many situations (depression, anxiety, follow-up appointments, therapy sessions) research supports video consultations as a genuinely useful format, not a compromise. For some conditions and for most first evaluations, an initial in-person meeting is preferred when feasible; Dr. Ercan will tell you honestly if your situation is one where in-person care matters.
Treatment decisions are made with the same care online as in person. What is possible depends on your location and your individual situation; some care in Turkey requires an in-person examination or a Turkish national health record. This is discussed openly during the session so you know exactly what is possible in your situation.
Yes. Online consultations in English are available internationally; many patients connect from Europe and elsewhere, including people planning a move to Turkey and former İzmir residents continuing their treatment. Time-zone differences are usually easy to accommodate within clinic hours (10:00–20:00 Turkey time, Monday to Saturday).
Sessions take place over a secure video service, one-to-one, and are not recorded. Everything you discuss is protected by doctor-patient confidentiality, exactly as in the clinic.
These conditions can be effectively managed through video sessions. Whether online care fits your situation is always assessed together at your first appointment.
Wherever you are (İzmir, İstanbul, or another country), psychiatric care in English is a video call away.
WhatsApp messages are answered Monday–Saturday, 10:00–20:00. The clinic is closed on Sundays.
This page was prepared and reviewed by Ömer Orhun Ercan, MD, Psychiatrist (Uzm. Dr.). It is for informational purposes only and does not replace a medical examination, diagnosis or treatment.