Bade YAYA

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bade YAYA serves as Faculty Member in the Department of Psychology at Near East University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences since 2019, holding the rank of Associate Professor. She simultaneously operates a private psychotherapy clinic in Nicosia, TRNC specializing in child and adolescent mental health since 2021.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Maltepe University (2008)
• Bachelor of Psychology, Near East University (2016)
• Master of Clinical Psychology, Near East University (2018)
• Ph.D. in General Psychology, Near East University (2024)

Dr. YAYA's expertise centers on Clinical Psychology with specialized focus on developmental issues in children and adolescents. Her work bridges academic research with practical therapeutic applications, particularly examining psychological challenges within TRNC's sociocultural context. As a recently minted doctorate (2024), she represents an emerging scholar actively building her research profile while maintaining significant clinical practice.

Her professional engagement extends to frequent presentations at academic conferences and media contributions as a psychological expert for TRNC outlets, demonstrating commitment to both scholarly discourse and public education in mental health matters.