The story of Tin Us began long before the idea of establishing a psychological counseling center. The education we received at Boğaziçi University taught us not only the scientific foundations of psychology but also how to approach people with respectful curiosity, to be aware of what we don’t know as much as what we do, and to value ethical responsibility and the importance of thinking collectively. Our paths later crossed again at BÜPAM (Boğaziçi University Psychological Research Center). For us, this was more than just a place of work—it was a vital learning environment where we grew professionally together. As we shared offices, responsibilities, and ideas, we learned to respect each other’s expertise, collaborate, and, above all, prioritize the client’s needs. When we founded Tin Us in 2015, we wanted to bring the culture that shaped us into our own workplace.We envisioned a place where both staff and clients could feel comfortable, safe, and respectfully treated, and where learning, sharing, and creating together would continue. The name “Tin Us” also emerged from this philosophy. “Tin” evokes the spirit and our emotional world, while “Us” evokes the mind and thought. Because we believe it is impossible to understand a person through just one of these aspects. We view mental health as a balance between mind and emotion, scientific knowledge and human experience, and thinking and feeling. For this reason, in our work, we strive to preserve the artistic aspect of our profession without straying from a scientific foundation. While seeking to understand things rationally, we value feeling; we prioritize curiosity about the emotions and needs underlying observable behavior.