MA · BA Early Childhood Education (Boğaziçi University) · Parent Support Adviser
Elif Zeynep Özbey is the clinic’s Parent Support Adviser. With BA and MA degrees in Early Childhood Education from Boğaziçi University (both with first-class honours), three years in academic research, and two years teaching in London, she supports parents through everyday parenting challenges with evidence-based, practical guidance. Her specialist focus is on children’s screen use, identity development in digital environments, and the parent-child relationship.
Elif holds both a BA and an MA in Early Childhood Education from Boğaziçi University in Turkey, graduating with first-class honours at both levels. Her work bridges research and real-life impact — she began her career as a research assistant in academia for three years before moving into applied work with children, teachers and parents.
She has contributed to academic publications, taken part in media discussions on child development, and spent two years teaching in London — giving her direct insight into the educational, cultural and family-dynamic challenges faced by parents in a multicultural city. She is also the founder of Turkey’s first Digital Quotation Association, with a specialist focus on children’s screen use and identity development in digital environments.
Her role at My Health & Wellbeing Clinic is to provide structured, evidence-based parenting support — the kind of guidance that doesn’t fit into a 10-minute GP consultation but that many parents need. Sessions help parents respond confidently to challenges around behaviour, communication, emotional wellbeing, screen use, and the parent-child relationship more broadly. She speaks English and Turkish.
Elif is not a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist; she does not diagnose, prescribe or provide therapy for clinical mental health conditions. Where a child or family needs that level of input, she works alongside our psychology and paediatrics teams to make sure the right pathway is in place.
The everyday parenting challenges that benefit from structured, evidence-based support — not clinical therapy, but practical guidance grounded in early-childhood education research.
Strengthening the relationship between parent and child across age stages — from toddler years through to early adolescence. Communication, attachment, boundaries, and the everyday interactions that shape how children develop.
Everyday behaviour challenges — tantrums, defiance, sibling conflict, school-related difficulties. Communication strategies that work, rooted in child-development research rather than internet advice.
Elif’s specialist research area. Practical, age-appropriate guidance on screen use, digital safety, social media and gaming — and how to support children developing a healthy identity in digital environments.
Helping children develop emotional regulation, resilience and self-awareness. Recognising when everyday struggles need parenting support and when they need referral to our psychology team for clinical input.
Supporting parents whose children are struggling at school — with attention, motivation, peer relationships, or the transition between school stages. Working alongside SENCOs and school teams where helpful.
Specific support for families raising children across two languages and cultures — particularly Turkish-English households. Identity, language acquisition, the everyday dynamics of bicultural parenting.
Parent support sits alongside our clinical services for children and families. Where a child or family needs clinical input, Elif works with our paediatrics, psychology and psychiatry teams to make sure the right care is in place.
A 60-minute first session to understand what you’re bringing — the specific challenges you’re facing as a parent, your child’s age and stage, family context, and what you’re hoping to take away. Sessions can be in English or Turkish.
Subsequent sessions are typically 50 minutes. The number of sessions varies — some parents want a single conversation with an expert to think things through; others find ongoing structured support helpful over several months.
Parent support is evidence-based, practical guidance. It is not therapy, psychological assessment, or clinical mental health care. Where a child needs assessment for ADHD, autism, anxiety or depression, Elif refers within the clinic to our paediatrics or psychology team.
Sessions are for parents and carers of children from infancy through to early adolescence. Both parents are welcome to attend; sessions can also be one parent alone, or include older children where it fits the work. Self-pay; not currently covered by private medical insurance.
One-to-one parent support consultations at our Whitechapel clinic. Sessions in English and Turkish. Booking is via the clinic’s reception team, in person, by phone or online.
You can book an appointment with Elif Zeynep directly through our online booking system at partner.pabau.com, by WhatsApp on +44 7903 284 189, by calling 020 7916 0029, or by emailing info@mhwclinic.co.uk. Same-day and next-day appointments are often available.
Elif Zeynep speaks English and Turkish. Patients who prefer to be seen in Turkish can request Elif Zeynep specifically when booking, so no interpreter is required.
She works in clinical support. For a full breakdown of her clinical interests, see the ‘Clinical focus’ section above.
Elif Zeynep works under the clinical supervision of senior team members at MHW Clinic and within the wider clinical governance framework of the practice. The clinic is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Elif Zeynep works at MHW Clinic, 97-99 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DT. The clinic is a 4-minute walk from Aldgate East station and a 6-minute walk from Whitechapel Elizabeth Line station.
MHW Clinic accepts self-pay and most major UK private medical insurers including Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Cigna and WPA. Please confirm cover with us at the time of booking, as not every consultation type is covered by every insurer.