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Objective: This study aimed to investigate the psychotherapy training experiences of psychiatry residents through a questionnaire, addressing the knowledge gap on standards and practices during psychiatry residency training in Türkiye. . Materials and Methods: The study was conducted via WhatsApp and e-mail groups specific to psychiatry residents in Türkiye. Results: In our study, 80.5% of psychiatry residents received psychotherapy training during their residency, whereas, especially in those who have been in residence for four years or more, 97% received theoretical training, and 68% received supervision training. Moreover, a substantial portion (90.3%) of residents expressed plans to pursue psychotherapy training after graduation. Of those who received training, 63.7% obtained it from their educational institution, while 89.0% obtained it from other centres. Furthermore, 47.8% of the psychotherapy training was provided by in-house faculty members. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy was the most preferred type of psychotherapy among the residents. The most commonly reported barrier to accessing psychotherapy training was its high cost.. Conclusion: The study concluded that most psychiatry residents in Türkiye received psychotherapy training. Enhancing psychotherapy training in psychiatry residency, overcoming barriers, and improving supervision are critical issues to be addressed

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