Psychiatric assessment, therapy and medication 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 medication 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.
Call or WhatsApp +90 537 053 65 36, or use the appointment form. 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 medications that legally require in-person prescribing 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.
Medication decisions are made with the same care online as in person. Prescription rules depend on your location and the medication involved — some medications in Turkey require 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.
Wherever you are — İzmir, İstanbul, or another country — psychiatric care in English is a video call away.
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.