My name is Tuba Elmas Francia, a psychologist (M.Sc.) with an international and intercultural background.

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I was born in Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany, and raised in a culturally diverse and open-minded family where compassion, love, and respect shaped everyday life from an early age. These core values form the foundation of both my personal life and my path in psychology. They have shaped my understanding of people and human relationships—one rooted in empathy, dignity, and genuine connection.

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I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the renowned Long Island University in New York. The degree is officially recognised in Germany and is equivalent to a German B.Sc. in Psychology. During my studies, I also volunteered at North Shore University Hospital (Northwell Health) in Manhasset, New York, where I gained valuable insight into psychological work within a clinical setting.

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One particularly formative experience was a behavioural psychology research semester in Costa Rica, where I studied the social behaviour of dolphins. This intensive experience significantly deepened my understanding of non-verbal communication and social dynamics.

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I further gained practical clinical experience through internships at the German Hospital and the American Hospital in Istanbul. There, I worked in an interdisciplinary environment alongside medical specialists and therapists and was able to deepen my knowledge through direct contact with patients.

To further broaden my academic profile in psychology, I had the opportunity to spend a summer semester at John Cabot University in Rome, where I focused extensively on adolescent psychology. Through this practice-oriented programme, I deepened my understanding of psychological development during adolescence, identity formation, emotional regulation, and the social and cultural factors that influence this particularly sensitive stage of life.

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I subsequently completed another semester abroad at the prestigious Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. As part of the course Close Relationships, I acquired extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of attachment processes, relationship dynamics, and interpersonal interactions. This experience considerably broadened my understanding of human behaviour and social relationships.

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In 2026, I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (M.Sc.) at London Metropolitan University. The programme further deepened my expertise in clinical psychology and strengthened my academic and professional understanding of psychological distress, emotional processes, and interpersonal relationships.

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Following a consciously chosen period of my life in which I dedicated myself closely to raising and supporting my children, I now approach the next stage of my professional career with greater academic depth, a more mature perspective, and a clear sense of direction.

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I support individuals through periods of transition, challenging life circumstances, and processes of personal change—combining psychological expertise with cultural sensitivity and a deeply human approach. As a native speaker of German, English, and Turkish, and with my international and clinical experience, I offer psychological support that fosters connection, strengthens individual resources, and opens up new perspectives.