Mehmet Yaygin
My Journey
My first career was not in psychology.
For many years, I worked in the corporate world, managing projects, solving problems, and navigating the pressures of professional life. I experienced periods in my life when I needed support and found myself sitting on the other side of the therapy room.
What began as a personal search for understanding gradually changed the direction of my life. The experience was powerful enough that I eventually decided to leave the corporate world and dedicate myself to studying psychology and helping others.
After completing my Master's degree in Counselling Psychology at Adler University in Vancouver, I began working in the mental health field and have continued that work ever since.
What I Learned Along The Way
I have worked with people facing trauma, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and periods of deep uncertainty.
One thing I have learned is that people are far more resilient than they often believe. Most of us are not broken. We simply carry experiences, habits, fears, and stories that made sense at one point in our lives but may no longer serve us today.
Over the years I have become less interested in fixing people and more interested in helping them understand themselves. When people understand themselves more deeply, meaningful change often follows naturally.
How I Work
I tend to look at people through two lenses.
The first lens focuses on the relationships and systems that shaped us. Our families, cultures, relationships, and life experiences all influence how we see ourselves and the world around us.
The second lens focuses on the nervous system and the body. Difficult experiences often leave traces not only in our memories but also in our emotions, our reactions, and the way our bodies respond to stress.
By bringing these two perspectives together, we can often make sense of patterns that previously felt confusing or overwhelming.
