I am an experienced educator currently serving as the Head of Inclusion at the American School of Creative Science in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. My role focuses on providing comprehensive support for students with diverse needs, ensuring their inclusion in mainstream education while promoting mental health and well-being across the school. I specialize in creating inclusive environments, implementing individualized support plans, and collaborating with teachers and parents to enhance student success. My areas of expertise include educational psychology, special education, student counseling, and behavioral intervention. Through my involvement with MEPA, I aim to connect with fellow professionals, exchange knowledge, and contribute to advancing mental health awareness and inclusion practices throughout the Middle East.

I have always been drawn to the healing professions, even before I was familiar with the terms Psychology or Psychotherapy. Guided by an innate desire to aid in healing others and incrementally improve the world, I have remained true to my internal compass. My experinece spans across Asia, Middle East and now Europe. I continually expand my knowledge in the field of mental health awareness, by getting certified in differet modalities thus having a multitude of therapeutic tools to offer clients. This allows for a more gloabl perspective of Psychology. My expertise lie in taking my clients on their journey of self discovery and transformation.

An enthusiastic and passionate CDA Licensed Counsellor, Mental Health Professional with 10+ years of experience of having worked with a diverse range of students, parents and staff. I have professional expertise in Counselling, Guidance, Psychoeducation, Interpersonal Therapy, Social Skills Training and Teaching. As a supportive Counsellor, I encourage students to gain more knowledge, confidence and develop their personalities. My aim is to help students in developing skills in recognizing their emotions, developing self-awareness, self-confidence and encouraging students to recognize their capabilities using solution-focused strategies and nurture future leaders.

I'm a passionate psychologist as I gained years of experience dealing with kids and teens.

Seiara completed her master's in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health at King's College London. She is now doing a full-time position at the University of Birmingham (hybrid) for her PhD in the Philosophy of Psychiatry. Her thesis will focus on perceptions of disorder classification in student populations. Seiara hosts her own podcast, Behind the Stigma, where she speaks with top academics and researchers on all things mental health-related. She is passionate about being an active contributor in bringing conversations about mental health to the forefront in the UAE. She also works as a Student Advisory Committee at Student Minds, UK's biggest mental health charity as an advisor. Her research interests involve philosophical underpinnings of psychology, critical psychiatry, existentialism, AI and mental health and altered states.

I'm a clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapy practitioner (psilocybin and ketamine), EMDRIA trained practitioner, with a special interest in intersection of culture, personality, psychodynamics, and trauma informed therapies. I'm licensed with the Dubai Health Authority and College of Psychologists of Ontario and have been practicing in the UAE since 2015. I'm also one of the cofounder of Hoopfull.com directory for licensed mental health professionals in Dubai.

This is Nadia Chahrour, a certified clinical psychologist, who likes to join this association. I am providing you with geniune information here in this form. Thank you

I'm a postgraduate in the Discipline of Health Psychology, currently working as a School Counselor and striving to learn.

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Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher Graduated in clinical and pathological psychology: behavioral and cognitive approach from Saint-Joseph University of Beirut Yara Abdallah is a trilingual psychologist (Arabic, French, English) specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies (CBT). She offers in-person and online sessions. Thanks to her expertise in CBT, she offers techniques and strategies based on scientific evidence that allow individuals to identify and modify their dysfunctional thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to alleviate their suffering. Through a collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach, she aims to create a safe and conducive therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their discomfort, develop effective coping skills, and achieve their personal goals. Furthermore, she is actively involved in research, with a particular focus on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety disorders, as well as their impact on identity and memory. Her research work is in collaboration with Saint-Joseph University of Beirut in Lebanon and the University of Lille in France. Through her interest in research, she strives to deepen her understanding of human complexity and continually integrate the latest discoveries into her therapeutic practice. A phrase that can summarize her practice: "thrive amidst disorder."