I earned my BA in Psychology and English Literature from the University of Rochester in 1998. After graduating, I pursued a career in education and went on to receive my PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Kent in 2012. After over 20 years of teaching experience and research in education, I am looking to make a career change. I am currently enrolled in the International Counseling program at Lehigh University with the hope to earn my Masters in Counseling by 2021.

David Briskham is a UK Accredited Addictions Therapist who trained as a counsellor in the United Kingdom at Broadway Lodge, Europe’s oldest treatment centre which has operated since 1974. Shortly after completing his ‘Higher National Diploma’ in Counselling(3 year Edexcel course) David moved to South Africa having been offered a position at a drug and alcohol treatment centre in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. David became disillusioned about the standard of care on offer to clients in South Africa and so in 2011 David opened his own residential treatment centre called Twin Rivers Rehab and is licensed with the ‘South African Department of Social Development’ and the ‘South African Board of Healthcare Funders’. Twin Rivers has developed a solid reputation as a leading treatment centre on the African Continent offering an authentic and non-judgemental approach that can best meet the psychological needs of the modern day client suffering with Dual Diagnosis. Twin Rivers prides itself in operating a continuously developing programme that is flexible and supportive in realistically assisting the increasing demands that present day mental health and addiction disorders require.

I have recently started working as a Psychologist in Special Needs Nursery in Kuwait. I have a Master degree in Special Educational Needs and an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology and Special Needs. I have worked in various fields concerning special needs previously.

My name is Joanne Takenaka. I am a registered psychologist in Canada.

A psychologist and counselor for over 10 years experience in Kuwait. Career skills include; Psychological and Vocational Counseling, Conducting Personality and Vocational Tendencies Tests, Writing Research Paper and Statistical Analysis. The fields I am interested in behavioral, organizational, and occupational health psychology. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) holder from Gulf University of Sciences & Technology (GUST). I have a Diploma of Business Skills with Personnel and Human Resources. I will complete my second master of Psychology at Kuwait University in the next semester of 2019/2020. I am working in my thesis on Occupational Health Psychology field titled: “The Direct and Indirect Effects of Maladaptive Perfectionism on Job Burnout among Physicians in Kuwait: The Mediating Role of Perceived Self-Efficacy” still in progress. I am interested in completing my study abroad and having my PhD in Counseling or Occupational Health Psychology. Chartered Psychological Consultant, Chartered Design & Development Business Consultant from Chartered Association of Business Administrators (CABA), and Human Resource Specialist from Management Development Institute (MDI) Missouri State University.

"I was born in Beirut and moved to Kuwait at the age of 9. After graduating from the British School of Kuwait, I moved to Ottawa (Canada) and completed a BSc. in Psychology at Carleton University in 2016. In 2017, I moved back to Lebanon to continue my education as an aspiring Clinical Psychologist. On August 14 2020, I successfully completed my MA in Clinical Psychology at the University of Balamand. As part of my research, I explored how the life experiences of Third Culture Kids may have played a role in their identity development and interpersonal relationships. Throughout my MA I had the privilege of completing trainings in various placements, including: The Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross (psychiatric disorders), SESOBEL (children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities) and Mariam & Martha Community Center (women's shelter and rehabilitation center), among others. I have worked with people of different ages, cultures and mental states. I am compassionate, empathetic and optimistic by nature which allows me to work in a variety of contexts and environments."

Hi Everyone! I am currently working at American University of the Middle East, and I am very much happy to be part of MEPA family as I find it essential for my personal and professional development. I`ve been instructing and counseling adolescents/students from diverse backgrounds since 2004. Current Themes of Research: Development, Attachment, School Attachment, Bonding Models, Commitment, Counseling Most Recent Publication: “Social Control Theory Variables in Conceptualizing Bonding Models of Attachment Theory and Adolescent Development” Below are some of major points that shaped my career so far; ü PhD in Psychology/Pedagogy ü MSc in Counseling Psychology & Pedagogy ü MA in English Language Teaching ü BA in English Language and Literature ü Certificate on IATEFL conferences in Liverpool, England ü MEPA & APA Member - Attendee for APA2019 Convention PS: Please feel free to contact me for collaboration in research and publications.

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currently, I'm working as a counsellor at Mental Health Friends Association (WEYAK) in Qatar. I provide telephone counselling and introducing lectures and training sessions on mental health to employees and adolescence

Ms. Rola Ashour is one of the founding partners and the managing partner of ACT Center. She is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in couple and family therapy, depression, anxiety, and gender identity. She often works with women empowerment and youth. She has been a lecturer at Dar Al-Hekma University since 2007 up until today. Ms. Ashour developed the counseling center at Dar Al Hekma University and co-developed the Psychology Major. She has given multiple workshops on burnout, resilience and emotional intelligence. She earned two Bachelor degrees, one in Psychology and the other in Combined Social Sciences from Richmond University in London (UK) and holds a Master's degree from Birmingham University (UK) and is a PhD candidate in psychology. Rola Ashour is also the co-author of the book “Glamour Global” on the psychological needs of the buyer.