Hatice Balkan

Clinical Psychologist Hatice Balkan works with adult analizens from a Lacanian psychoanalytic perspective. Undergraduate studies in Psychology were completed at International Balkan University, Skopje, North Macedonia, followed by a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Vizja University, Warsaw, Poland. Academic and clinical training across multiple countries provided exposure to diverse practices, fostering a multi-layered and cross-cultural approach to psychoanalytic work. During undergraduate studies, participation in the Erasmus+ exchange program at the University of New York Tirana, Albania, and Erasmus+ internships in Spain and Turkey offered experience in both clinical and research-based work. During the master’s program, engagement as a research assistant at the Institute of Psychology, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, included active involvement in EEG and tDCS studies, as well as data collection and preprocessing, further developing expertise in scientific research and neuropsychological methods. Clinical practice focuses not only on the symptoms of the analizen but also on desire, relational patterns, and recurring internal dynamics. From a Lacanian psychoanalytic perspective, therapy is considered not as a space for ready-made solutions, but as a reflective process in which the analizen explores and articulates their own subjective position under the guidance of the analyst. Face-to-face sessions are conducted in Warsaw, with online sessions available for analizens from other regions. Clinical work is framed by ethical principles, regular supervision, and ongoing professional development. Active participation is maintained in annual Lacanian Forum seminars, including engagement in supervision groups. Academically, involvement includes participation in interdisciplinary research projects, presentations at international conferences, and ongoing scholarly work. Preparation for doctoral studies is underway, with active engagement in research projects.