Leyla
Bayraktar
M.Sc.My work is grounded in the belief that body and mind belong together. In my practice I hold space for honest encounter and for lasting change.
My path
After studying psychology at the University of Zurich, I worked in several clinical settings, including ipw Winterthur, where I gained valuable experience supporting people in complex life situations.
Growing up between Switzerland and Turkey, I bring a deep understanding of cultural identity and themes that span generations into my work.
Languages
- German
- Swiss German
- English
- Turkish
About me
As a body psychotherapist, creating a safe and trusting space matters deeply to me. Here you can feel at ease and meet yourself and your life world with honesty. I accompany you sensitively on your own individual path.
Training & practice
- From 2026 Private practice at Huzur
- 2026 Professional training in Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, ISP
- 2025 Professional training in Imagery Rescripting and Reprocessing Therapy (IRRT), Psychiatric Services Aargau (PDAG)
- 2024/2025 Professional training in Lifespan Integration (LI), IBP Institute
- 2022–2026 Lead psychologist in outpatient care and on the specialist ward for trauma-related disorders, Integrated Psychiatry Winterthur (ipw)
- 2022/2023 Professional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), EMDR Institute Switzerland
- 2022 Professional training in Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Psychiatry Baselland
- 2022–2025 Postgraduate training in Integrative Body Psychotherapy IBP, IBP Institute
- 2021–2022 Lead psychologist in sleep medicine, AMEOS Hospital Einsiedeln
- 2018–2021 Master of Science in Psychology, University of Zurich
- 2014–2017 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Zurich
“Why body psychotherapy? Because our body tells stories for which the mind has not yet found words.”
As an IBP therapist I combine talk therapy with body-oriented methods. This lets deep-seated blocks release where they live: in the nervous system.
Appreciation, presence and transparency form the foundation of my work. It matters to me to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and vitality.
Would you like to know more?
I am happy to answer your questions in a first, non-binding conversation at my practice in Winterthur.