I am dedicated to exploring and enhancing every person’s individuality and unique potential in a collaborative therapeutic relationship. I perceive and engage in individual treatment plans in a holistic manner whereby I adapt my approach to accommodate the needs of the individual who is seeking professional assistance. I am informed by existential, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioural modes of therapies and I hold the belief that the correct choice of treatment modality for each individual is essential to ensure a good response to the intervention. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who are struggling to manage difficult or overwhelming emotions or events in their lives. However, I love working with people from all walks of life, and I seek to create an atmosphere where individuals feel comfortable to express themselves and discover possibilities. My aim is to work towards improving their quality of life collaboratively and to develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves using solution focused strategies. As a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in Clinical and Counselling Psychology, I bring well-rounded experience and expertise in developing and nurturing future leaders. In my most recent position as School Psychologist/Wellbeing Co-ordinator at GEMS Metropole School, Dubai, I have maintained a consistent track record of achieving organizational goals and delivering excellence. As the member of the Safeguarding and Health & Safety Team, Certified Mental Health First Aider and CDA licensed Psychologist and Psychotherapist we are proud to have achieved outstanding practices within the GEMS Network.

I am a Lebanese-American Mental Health Specialist and Coach. I hold a Degree in Psychology and Counseling, along with a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership. I started offering freelance mental health consultation sessions as a way to give back to my community in Lebanon and around the world. I have clients from Lebanon, USA, Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Europe. My expertise include Psychotherapy, also known as Talk therapy, and music therapy to help my clients understand their emotions and regulate them through different techniques that fit their comfort level.

I am an Australian based freelance consultant with over 25 years’ experience working with children and young people. I provide specialist advice to local, national, and international organisations regarding service provision for children and young people. My areas of expertise include: Children and young people in the Child Protection, Youth Justice, Mental Health, and Education systems; Engaging and consulting with children and young people; Safeguarding children and young people (Child Safe Practice); Policy and program review, development, and implementation; Design and delivery of tailored education and training; Investigating complaints and concerns about service delivery; and Independent statutory oversight and advocacy. I have provided consultancy services to government, private, and not-for-profit organisations based in Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia, and India. I am also an Associate of the Singapore University of Social Sciences, where I teach Counselling Psychology. Between 2008 and 2016, I was the Children and Young People Commissioner in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and between 1997 and 2008, I was the Deputy Community Advocate for Children and Young People in the ACT. In 2016, I was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to children and young people; in 2015, was awarded a Churchill Fellowship to examine ‘Child Safe, Child Friendly’ practice in Iceland, Norway and Sweden; and in 2014, was an ACT Australian of the Year Finalist for my work promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. I have a Master's degree in counselling psychology, and full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, the British Psychological Society, and the Singapore Psychological Society.

Prof. Alkhadher is an I/O psychologist and chartered Psychologist (BPS) working in the psychology department at Kuwait University. His PhD from Nottingham University-England (1994) . His recent primary research focus is on organizational justice.

I am a Masters student in United Arab Emirates University.

Licensed Assistant Psychologist with a passion for mental health and psychological services, currently undergoing Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at the United Arab Emirates University and looking forward to becoming an effective professional and psychology and serve others in their mental health needs.

Patricia H. A. Perez, PhD is an Associate Professor in the International Psychology (IP) Department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) and has been core faculty in the IP Department since 2014. Dr. Perez received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Northwestern University, Master of Education degree in Child Development and Infant Studies from the Erikson Institute and her Doctorate degree (minor in Multicultural Counseling) in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Perez has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in child development and psychology on-ground and online across five higher education institutions for the past 20 years. Dr. Perez has over 25 years of experience working with young children and families in community-based settings, early intervention, hospitals, family support programs, and in private practice. Her areas of research and practice expertise include children and families, children with special needs, diversity/equity/inclusion/justice, parenting, cultural competence, lifespan development, infant mental health, child abuse and neglect, global trauma, third culture kids/adults, and acculturation psychology. Dr. Perez is a diversity psychotherapist, mixed methods researcher, developmental specialist, cultural expert, and international psychology consultant. Dr. Perez provides consultation nationally and internationally (US, United Kingdom, Ghana, Kuwait, Philippines, Indonesia, Egypt). Dr. Perez is a member of Division 52 (International Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA) and has been appointed as the division representative for APA’s Coalition for Psychology in Schools and Education. Since 2016, Dr. Perez serves as the chair of the scientific committee for the Middle East Psychological Association’s annual Conference. She was a Board of Directors’ member for both the Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health and SKILS’KIN, a nonprofit organization that provides employment, representative payee, and supported living services for adults with disabilities in Spokane, Washington. She is a recipient of a 2018 Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Award for inspiring students to establish a concept, procedure, movement and/or organization that makes a difference in their communities.

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With a background in medicine, Dr. Rubina Rahiman has diverse experience in the fields of education and counseling. She has been a passionate educator for the past 15 years and is dedicated to helping, supporting, encouraging, and inspiring people. Her asset is her cultural sensitivity, standing out as a counselor with her work experiences in the US, Canada, Europe, India, and Kuwait. Her strengths and core values are compassion, empathy, and creativity. She can come up with innovative ways to support clients providing emotional and moral support as well as practical solutions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic therapeutic approaches. Dr. Rubina is a certified mental health counselor at FSHN offering services tailored to meet the unique needs of adults, children, and adolescents. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil.