Bengü Kovar

Completed undergraduate studies at Istanbul Bilgi University with a full scholarship in Performing Arts and a double major in Psychology. Subsequently completed a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Bahçeşehir University.

Gained experience during undergraduate training at the Autism Association, Aura Art Therapy Center, and through several volunteer projects. Led body and movement workshops for disadvantaged and migrant children at the Flying Carpet Festival organized by Sirkhane in Mardin, where also created the festival choreography and integrated trauma-informed practices. Completed a one-year clinical internship at the French Lape Hospital with adult and adolescent psychiatric patients.

Completed two modules of Experiential Play Therapy training with Nilüfer Devecigil in 2020 and obtained certification as an Experiential Play Therapy Practitioner through Psychological Services. Worked for two years as a school psychologist in an international private school, providing individual and group interventions for children, adolescents, and parents.

Is a member of the Psychotherapy and Psychosocial Studies Association (PEP) and part of its volunteer psychotherapist network. Currently continues master's studies in Dance/Movement Therapy at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Provides online psychotherapy for adults (psychodynamic), children (Experiential Play Therapy), and adolescents (psychodynamic and Expressive Arts Therapy). Also facilitates in-person and online group therapies, workshops, and webinars for adults and parents.

**Publication:**
*Lifespan Development*, Chapter 4: Early Childhood (Ages 3–6), Chapter Author, 2023.