Dr. Sasan Zarrabi, Ph.D.

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Iranian-Canadian Psychologist • Psychotherapist • Clinical Hypnotherapist

Dr. Sasan Zarrabi is an Iranian-Canadian psychologist, psychotherapist, and clinical hypnotherapist currently based in Ankara, Türkiye. With more than 15 years of professional and clinical experience, his work brings together clinical practice, academic research, psychological assessment, and an integrative approach to mental health and well-being.

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His academic background includes graduate-level education in psychology at Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, as well as advanced studies in psychology associated with Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch. His academic interests have included clinical psychology, health psychology, positive psychology, cognitive and emotional processes, and psychological interventions.

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Alongside his clinical work, Dr. Zarrabi has been involved in academic research and publication. He is a co-author of peer-reviewed research examining the effectiveness of Attention Bias Modification Treatment on emotion regulation, with an academic affiliation to the Department of General Psychology at Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch.

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Dr. Zarrabi follows an integrative therapeutic approach, allowing psychological methods and interventions to be adapted according to the individual needs and circumstances of each client. His professional areas of interest and practice include anxiety and stress, depressive difficulties, relationship and interpersonal problems, psychosomatic concerns, emotional regulation, self-esteem and self-confidence, parenting, and personal development.

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An important part of his professional background is his work with clinical hypnosis and hypnosis-based psychological approaches. When appropriate to the client's needs and within the scope of psychological practice, hypnosis-based methods may be integrated into the counseling process alongside other psychological approaches.

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His professional interests also extend to the relationship between psychological and physical well-being, particularly in areas where stress, emotions, behavioral patterns, and bodily experiences interact.

Dr. Zarrabi is also an author. His Persian-language book I Am Not Depressed Today explores psychological well-being and practical approaches to improving mood, combining perspectives from contemporary psychology with broader approaches to personal development and well-being.

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Having an Iranian-Canadian background and professional experience across different cultural contexts contributes to his ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and international backgrounds. This can be particularly valuable for expatriates, immigrants, international residents, and Farsi-speaking individuals living outside their home country, where cultural adjustment and migration experiences may intersect with psychological concerns.

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He provides psychological services in Farsi and English.

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At Andante Psikoloji, Dr. Sasan Zarrabi works with adults, couples, and individuals seeking psychological support for emotional, relational, behavioral, and psychosomatic concerns.

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Areas of Practice

• Anxiety & Stress Management

• Depression & Emotional Difficulties

• Relationship & Interpersonal Issues

• Couples Counseling

• Psychosomatic Concerns

• Clinical Hypnosis-Based Approaches

• Emotion Regulation

• Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence

• Parenting & Child Development Guidance

• Personal Development

• Cultural Adjustment & Migration-Related Difficulties

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Languages: Farsi & English

Location: Andante Psikoloji – Kızılay, Ankara, Türkiye

Sessions: Face-to-Face & Online