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Ishana Grace Mathew
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.
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.
Psychologist & VR Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Huma Ali is a Psychologist and Accredited Mental Health First Aid Trainer (Uae) who is leading innovative wellbeing initiatives across Pakistan. With over a decade of experience in counselling, school workshops, and community mental health education, she combines traditional evidence-based practices with cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) tools to support emotional wellbeing, anxiety reduction, and focus building. Alongside her VR-enhanced sessions, Huma delivers comprehensive Mental Health First Aid trainings for educators, parents, and organizations all over the world—equipping them with the skills to recognize, respond to, and support individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Through counselling.work and her collaborative projects, she continues to make mental health awareness practical, accessible, and future-ready for diverse audiences. www.counsellingwork.com
I am an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in Doha, Qatar and am a registered Clinical Psychologist in Ontario, Canada. I received my Ph.D. from The University of Ottawa. As a psychologist, I provided therapy and assessment for adults and adolescents. My clinical approach is integrative, with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). My clinical training has encompassed work in community settings, government, schools, private practice, and hospitals working within the full spectrum of mental health diagnoses, severities, and complexities. Prior to joining Doha Institute, I worked as a clinical supervisor, consultant, and course instructor at Dalhousie University, Toronto Metropolitan University, and The Government of Ontario. As a researcher, I have conducted research spanning areas such as gender and cultural differences in psychopathology, assessment and treatment for racial trauma, developing and testing clinical measures, the relationship between psychosis, PTSD, and substance use, cultural considerations in supervision, implementation of large-scale mental health programs in racially diverse regions, and cultural adaptations of CBT, among others. My current areas of research and clinical interest are personality disorders, culturally adapted DBT, self-harm behaviours and suicidality, cultural understandings of emotion regulation, among others.
Dr Afsana Faheem is an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham (Dubai campus) where she specializes in clinical psychology. Her teaching portfolio has a strong emphasis on culturally responsive care and evidence-based practice. Currently, Dr Faheem's research interest focuses on Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health.
Dr Faheem's academic journey includes a PhD in the UK, where she evaluated the effectiveness of psychological interventions delivered through the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. Her research focused on cross-cultural considerations and the cultural competence of therapists working with ethnic minority communities.
Prior to her current role, Afsana was part of the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath, where she taught on the MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology. She developed and led modules on diversity and cultural competence and co-led a mentorship scheme aimed at supporting aspiring clinical psychologists from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Her research collaborations span several high-impact projects, including the REFUEL-MS clinical trial with King’s College London, the ROSHNI-2 Trial with the University of Manchester, and work with the Diabetes Research Centre at the University of Leicester. She maintains active ties with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and continues to contribute to the development of IAPT services.
Dr Faheem is deeply committed to inclusive mental health practices and continues to champion equity, innovation, and cultural sensitivity in psychological research and education.
I currently work as a psychologist at a child protection institution under the Ministry of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Türkiye since 2021. I also hold a master's level education in General Psychology with a focus on clinical psychology. I am a member of Turkish Psychological Association.
I am a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has recently moved to the UAE and am an assistant professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. I am an American Board Certified Psychologist passionate about research and clinical practice. My areas of expertise are severe and persistent mental illnesses, working with underserved populations, program development for minority groups and digital therapeutics
I am a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. I wor both as a lecturerand consultant psychologist at Karabük University for 8 years.I offer online psychotherapy sessions for adults at yenibenlik.com. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Pooja Anand Sharma serves as the Founder and Chairperson of Vishwas Healing and Health Care LLP, where she holds roles as both a psychologist and alternate energy healing therapist. With a career spanning over two decades in the wellness industry, Dr. Sharma espouses the belief that many physical ailments originate from mental origins. She is recognised as a trailblazer in merging spiritual and psychological methodologies, advocating for an integrated approach to mental well-being. Her professional acumen lies in Counselling, Psychoanalysis / Psychotherapy and Alternate Energy Healing modalities.