Seyma Ozbek

Who is Psychologist Şeyma Özbek?

Psychologist | Yoga Instructor | Researcher & Author | Content Creator | Holistic Health & Mindfulness Practitioner

Şeyma Özbek is a multifaceted professional who blends her background in psychology with disciplines rooted in body–mind integration. After completing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Korea University in Seoul, she has dedicated her work to advancing psychological well-being through both individual counseling and research. Her studies focus on eating behaviors, addiction, social isolation, and stress management—fields closely tied to current academic literature.

Beyond psychology, Şeyma brings over four years of yoga practice and international certification as a yoga instructor. In her classes, she emphasizes the unity of body, breath, and mind, incorporating meditation and nervous system regulation techniques that help individuals build a more balanced and grounded daily life.

Her passion for cross-cultural communication is reflected in her language skills: she speaks Korean and English fluently, and has intermediate proficiency in German and Spanish. This multilingual ability enriches both her academic work and international collaborations.

On the academic front, she is currently developing a comprehensive book on the incel community, exploring the psychological dimensions of social isolation, online culture, and male identity. This research not only contributes to psychological literature but also offers insight into targeted intervention strategies for young men.

As a content creator, Şeyma produces accessible yet research-driven videos on psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness. Her work covers diverse topics such as epigenetic trauma, attention, motivation and self-regulation, distraction in modern life, and strategies for mental focus—showcasing her interdisciplinary approach and wide-ranging interests.

Areas of Expertise

  • Psychotherapy & individual counseling

  • Eating disorders & addictive behaviors

  • Yoga, meditation & breathwork

  • Epigenetic trauma & neuroscience-based mindfulness practices

Equally committed to people, nature, and animals, Şeyma’s love for cats is a defining part of her life. She cares for both adopted and stray cats, believing that they embody compassion, responsibility, and the natural rhythm of life.

Through her unique integration of psychology with body-mind awareness practices, Şeyma Özbek continues to guide individuals toward deeper, healthier, and more balanced transformations in their lives.