I am Abella Gamze Aydin, a Clinical Psychologist and Senior HR Consultant based in Tallinn, Estonia, with 15+ years of experience in psychodynamics, psychotherapy, recruitment, talent management and organizational development across the US, Europe and Asia. I help startups and established teams align people strategies with business goals, offering ethical online counseling, HR advisory, and leadership coaching. I also run a private psychodynamic psychotherapy practice and collaborate with cross-border teams on HR and people development initiatives. Fluent in English and Turkish, with exposure to French-language education and international work culture. My approach combines deep psychological insight with practical HR solutions to reduce burnout, improve engagement, and foster resilient, high-performing teams.

Abella Gamze Aydin

I am Abella Gamze Aydin, a Clinical Psychologist and Senior HR Consultant based in Tallinn, Estonia, with 15+ years of experience in psychodynamics, psychotherapy, recruitment, talent management and organizational development across the US, Europe and Asia. I help startups and established teams align people strategies with business goals, offering ethical online counseling, HR advisory, and leadership coaching. I also run a private psychodynamic psychotherapy practice and collaborate with cross-border teams on HR and people development initiatives. Fluent in English and Turkish, with exposure to French-language education and international work culture. My approach combines deep psychological insight with practical HR solutions to reduce burnout, improve engagement, and foster resilient, high-performing teams.

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I am Abella Gamze Aydin, a Clinical Psychologist and Senior HR Consultant based in Tallinn, Estonia, with 15+ years of experience in psychodynamics, psychotherapy, recruitment, talent management and organizational development across the US, Europe and Asia. I help startups and established teams align people strategies with business goals, offering ethical online counseling, HR advisory, and leadership coaching. I also run a private psychodynamic psychotherapy practice and collaborate with cross-border teams on HR and people development initiatives. Fluent in English and Turkish, with exposure to French-language education and international work culture. My approach combines deep psychological insight with practical HR solutions to reduce burnout, improve engagement, and foster resilient, high-performing teams.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior HR Consultant & Senior IT Recruiter at Ecoute HR OÜ
December 1, 2015 - Present
Carry out full-cycle recruitment for international projects, primarily software positions; provide HR consulting for startup tech companies (Hiring, Performance Management, Training, Labour Law); lead project-based work with various consulting and startup firms; conduct assessment center exercises, role-play exercises, and report AC results in English, Turkish and French as needed; translate and tailor assessment tools; establish metrics, track data, and generate client-facing reports; plan and coordinate logistics for AC sessions and coaching and development initiatives; oversee HR-related topics and policies and advise on day-to-day HR matters.
Independent Psychodynamic Psychotherapist at Private Practice
December 1, 2018 - Present
Provide empathic, insight-oriented psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults via secure online platforms; focus on unconscious processes, inner conflicts, and early life experiences; help clients explore deep-rooted emotional patterns; provide therapy for anxiety, burnout, attachment issues, and life transitions.
Senior People Business Partner at Getir France
June 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Strategic HR partner for Paris-based operations; advise leadership, analyze HR trends and metrics; manage complex employee relations; implement HR policies and processes; support recruitment, performance management, training, and labor law compliance across international context.
Global HR Resources Business Partner at JC RON Technologies
November 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Lead and manage global HR processes; coordinate HR activities across markets; drive employer branding and collaboration with hiring managers; optimize HR systems; oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance processes; contribute to HR strategy and cross-border programs.
Interim Human Resources Manager at MobTech Mobility Technologies
July 1, 2013 - November 1, 2014
Develop and administer HR plans and procedures; establish HR systems; recruitment and selection; implement training; coordinate onboarding; manage day-to-day HR activities across USA, Dubai and Istanbul; align HR with business needs.
HR Assistant Specialist at Magnet Information Technology
May 1, 2012 - July 1, 2013
Plan, coordinate, and manage HR processes; develop and monitor performance management and talent management systems; support training and HR operations; recruitment and selection for all positions; maintain HR records.
HR Assistant Specialist at Pronet Security Services
February 1, 2010 - May 1, 2012
Recruitment and selection for all positions; maintain applicant files; support day-to-day HR operations; onboarding; HR administration and records management.
HR Assistant Specialist at Akbank T.A.Ş.
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Assisted in HR recruitment processes; candidate screening and onboarding; supported HR administration and records maintenance.

Education

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology at Işık University, Istanbul
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Master's in Human Resources Management at Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Bachelor's in Psychology at Université Paris Vincennes-Saint-Denis
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Qualifications

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Master's in Human Resources Management
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026
Bachelor's in Psychology
January 11, 2030 - March 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Software & Internet, Professional Services