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Ayesha Marwan Almehairi
Clinical Psychotherapy Graduate, Mental Health First Aider, Mental Wellbeing Advocate
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and an MSc in Forensic Psychology. I currently work as a school counselor and also practice privately at Psycholife, where I provide counseling support to individuals. I am joining MEPA to connect with other professionals in the region and to further develop my knowledge and skills in psychology and counseling.
2 Masters degrees in clinical psychology
University of Jordan 2007
Teachers college at Columbia University 2018 / Global mental health
Director of SOS Amman Children Village
Dedicated psychotherapist with an MSc in Clinical Psychology and a foundation in Social Behavioral Sciences, skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic approaches. With over 24 years of cross-cultural experience in Kuwait, I bring a nuanced understanding of how diverse cultural backgrounds shape psychological needs. Proficient in individual and group therapy, behavioral assessments, and crisis intervention, I am committed to promoting resilience and mental well-being. Known for empathetic listening and a flexible, client-centered approach, I foster strong therapeutic connections to guide clients through transformative personal growth and healing.
Experienced academician and licensed Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 8 years of university-level teaching experience alongside 7 years of clinical practice. Registered with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in the UAE, with a strong commitment to advancing mental health, evidence-based psychological care, and high-quality research. Demonstrated expertise in academic leadership, curriculum development, psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Actively contributes to international conferences, research forums, and mental health initiatives across the UAE and Pakistan. Supervised over 200 students during their clinical internships at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, guided approximately 60 undergraduate students in their dissertations, and supervised more than 20 postgraduate research dissertations.
Multifaceted clinical, behavioural psychologist & MSc Clinical Psychology graduate (Academic Achiever 2024) merited with award
winning research paper for International Conference -Wellcon 2024.
Currently working as an industrial psychologist at silver oak health providing mental health services to cooperate set ups such as Google, Accenture,KPMG,PWC, Infosys and more
Adept in dealing with psychology clientele ranging from corporate entities, geriatric, and pediatrics people groups.
Excellent in execution and post-examination analysis of psychometric tests WISC-IV, ADHDT-2 and JPMR for clients/patients.
I am health and forensic psychologist with a vocational license in Greece.
I ve worked with children,teenagers,adults in a variety of settings.
I am currently being trained in CBT Hypnotherapy and CBT of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases.
My Masters is in Medical/ health Psychology but I have been doing clinical work since 2011 and wa supervised by Dr naif Al Mutawa. I have certification in Counselling and Therapy from UK institute. I am certified in CBT, EMDR and IFS and DBT.
I’m a bilingual (Arabic/English) licensed psychologist based in Dubai, with a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Glasgow. My path into psychology followed a decade-long career in financial consultancy, giving me a unique lens through which I understand the psychological impact of high-pressure environments, workplace stress, and burnout.
In my clinical practice, I support individuals navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, identity-related challenges, relationship issues, career-related challenges and issues around self-esteem. I take an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on Adlerian principles and cognitive behavioural techniques to help clients build emotional resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with greater self-awareness and purpose.
Whether working with individuals on personal or professional challenges, I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental space that encourages exploration, growth, and lasting change.
Clinical Psychotherapy Graduate, Mental Health First Aider, Mental Wellbeing Advocate 
I am Nida Fayyaz, a Ph.D scholar from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. I am Residing in UAE, since 2007. 
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and an MSc in Forensic Psychology. I currently work as a school counselor and also practice privately at Psycholife, where I provide counseling support to individuals. I am joining MEPA to connect with other professionals in the region and to further develop my knowledge and skills in psychology and counseling. 
2 Masters degrees in clinical psychology
University of Jordan 2007
Teachers college at Columbia University 2018 / Global mental health
Director of SOS Amman Children Village 
Experienced academician and licensed Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over 8 years of university-level teaching experience alongside 7 years of clinical practice. Registered with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in the UAE, with a strong commitment to advancing mental health, evidence-based psychological care, and high-quality research. Demonstrated expertise in academic leadership, curriculum development, psychotherapy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Actively contributes to international conferences, research forums, and mental health initiatives across the UAE and Pakistan. Supervised over 200 students during their clinical internships at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, guided approximately 60 undergraduate students in their dissertations, and supervised more than 20 postgraduate research dissertations. 
Multifaceted clinical, behavioural psychologist & MSc Clinical Psychology graduate (Academic Achiever 2024) merited with award
winning research paper for International Conference -Wellcon 2024.
Currently working as an industrial psychologist at silver oak health providing mental health services to cooperate set ups such as Google, Accenture,KPMG,PWC, Infosys and more
Adept in dealing with psychology clientele ranging from corporate entities, geriatric, and pediatrics people groups.
Excellent in execution and post-examination analysis of psychometric tests WISC-IV, ADHDT-2 and JPMR for clients/patients. 
I am health and forensic psychologist with a vocational license in Greece.
I ve worked with children,teenagers,adults in a variety of settings.
I am currently being trained in CBT Hypnotherapy and CBT of chronic illness and autoimmune diseases. 
I’m a bilingual (Arabic/English) licensed psychologist based in Dubai, with a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Glasgow. My path into psychology followed a decade-long career in financial consultancy, giving me a unique lens through which I understand the psychological impact of high-pressure environments, workplace stress, and burnout.
In my clinical practice, I support individuals navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, identity-related challenges, relationship issues, career-related challenges and issues around self-esteem. I take an integrative therapeutic approach, drawing on Adlerian principles and cognitive behavioural techniques to help clients build emotional resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with greater self-awareness and purpose.
Whether working with individuals on personal or professional challenges, I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental space that encourages exploration, growth, and lasting change. 