Global Expertise, Personal Care

Hi, I’m Dr. Ogtay GOZALOV, a Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with more than thirty years of experience in medicine, international public health and mental health.

Over the course of my professional life I have worked in many different environments — from clinical practice to humanitarian missions and international health organizations. My work has taken me across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and the Pacific, including countries such as Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Somalia, Kenya, Switzerland, the Philippines, Denmark, Fiji, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.

These experiences have shaped the way I understand mental health. Psychological difficulties rarely exist in isolation. They are often closely connected to life transitions, cultural context, professional responsibilities and periods of uncertainty or crisis.

For many years I worked with international organisations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ, formerly GTZ) and the World Health Organization (WHO), supporting health systems and teams in complex environments. Alongside this international work, my professional roots have always remained in direct mental health care.

Ayna Online Mental Health Consultations was created as a calm and confidential space for thoughtful conversation. Sometimes people need to pause, reflect and understand their situation more clearly. Sometimes the goal is to clarify an important decision; sometimes it is to explore deeper patterns that influence relationships, work or personal wellbeing.

My approach is careful, respectful and grounded in both clinical experience and scientific knowledge. Consultations are conducted online and are available in several languages, allowing people from different countries and cultural backgrounds to access professional psychological support in a private and secure setting.

If this approach resonates with you, you are welcome to arrange a consultation.

"My philosophy is simple: effective therapy requires a safe space, a scientific foundation and a professional who listens without judgment."