Social psychologist with expertise in judgment and decision making, behavioral economics, risk management, and culture and cognition. In my current work, I bring together insights from social, behavioral, and cognitive science to evaluate, predict, and improve people’s everyday judgment, decision making, and behavior, especially involving health and financial risk management, and to inform the efficacy and sustainability of government programs and policies associated with those decisions. In culture and cognition, I build on interdisciplinary research on analytic (e.g., European) vs. holistic (e.g., Asian) cognitive styles to put together a better understanding of the cognitive styles of Arab and Middle Eastern cultures and situate it within established cognitive frameworks (e.g., dialectical thinking vs. formal logic), thereby expanding our ability to predict and influence human judgment and decision making across contexts, cultures, and domains, and to anticipate the prospect for social and cultural change.

I have an interest in pursuing a career in the Child Psychology.

Charlotte El Khalil (MA), Psychologist/Psychotherapist working in Lebanon, she has been in the mental health field and the education field for 12 years, providing counseling, consultations, workshops, psychotherapy and assessments, As well as Organizing Support Group Program for families.

Andy Baldwin earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Phoenix in Arizona, USA, and completed his Master’s in Psychology from Walden University, Minnesota, USA. Furthermore, Andy has completed all course-work for his doctorates degree (Ph. D.) in Psychology-specializing in Educational Psychology. He is currently completing his dissertation, and is expected to graduate in 2019.Moreover, Andy comes with over 12 years of experience in the Educational and Counseling field. His work is built around guiding children, adolescents, and adults towards achieving a well-balanced life-style. The aim of his practice is geared to help individual’s development and maintain a sense of psychological well-being. He has experience in working at schools and clinics.

I hold a dual Degree in biology and psychology. I’m interested in both psychology and neuroscience.

Licensed as clinical Psychologist with Order des Psychologues du Quebec, Canada License as clinical Psychologist with Dubai Health Authority, UAE Aazr Katouli is a licensed Consultant Clinical psychologist who obtained her Master of Philosophy Degree in clinical Psychology from University Of Bradford, United Kingdom. She also received advanced training in psychological assessment from University of Concordia, Montreal, Canada. Azar Katouli has received training and worked in three different countries, Iran, Canada, and Dubai over the last 30 years. Her experience in different settings such as hospitals, school and private practice has exposed her to individuals from all walks of life, each with their unique experience and sets of expectations. Her education (and continuing education) has given her the formal tools to make diagnoses and make treatment plans, but its communication that has to be individualized to that person’s culture, beliefs and level of education. This is her strength that she has learned through experience and has allowed her to have successful therapeutic relationship with her clients. Treatment approaches: -Cognitive behavior therapy -Psychodynamic therapy -Supportive therapy - Emotional focused therapy -Marital /couple therapy - Grief therapy -Solution focused therapy Azar Katouli has expertise and can offers services to individual adults, couples, and children in following areas: Anxiety Disorder (general anxiety disorder, OCD, phobia, PTSD), Mood Disorders (depression, bipolar disorder) Eating Disorders Adjustment Disorders Grief and lost Self-esteem and confidence Relationship problems Effective parenting Children and teen agers with emotional and behavioral difficulties. She does therapy in English and Farsi.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor working at Alsuwaidan Clinic

Gestalt Counselor working in Dubai as a consultant. Main areas of focus are Expatriate Counseling (author of the book Expat Counseling UAE - Dubai 2018),Teen and Adult emotional issues, relationships counseling, family counseling, work-related stress management. Sessions held in English, Italian and Spanish. In schools, Gianfranco also provides coaching and brief-topic workshop sessions to teachers, and through counseling and leadership courses, he helps students strive academically, socially and emotionally. He is also a registered behavior technician candidate, specializing in supporting children with special educational needs.

Staff Counsellor

Depression, anxiety, personality disorders