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Louise Lambert
Dr. Louise Lambert is a Canadian psychologist, organizational consultant, professor and positive psychology researcher. She has lived in the UAE for 10 years and is the Editor in Chief of the Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology, (Here) a journal dedicated to uncovering human excellence in the region. She has several evidence-based positive psychology intervention programs being used in primary health care, the workplace and educational settings across Canada, the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. To learn more, see http://www.happinessmatters.org
Mandeep Jassal is a fully accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner from the UK. She recently won an appreciation plaque at the First Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA) in recognition for her ongoing commitment and dedication to the field of psychology. She started off her career in the field of mental health at the age of 17, when she volunteered at a day service for adults with learning disabilities including Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger’s syndrome, and autism.
Mandeep qualified from the University of Hertfordshire with a BSc as a Mental Health Nurse. Mandeep then topped up her PG.Dip to a Masters in CBT from The University of Hertfordshire. She worked within the National Health Service (NHS) and private sector, including experience at an 18-bedded acute psychiatric unit and a 20-bedded care home.
Seeking to develop further her interests and knowledge in the psychotherapy field, Mandeep qualified with a Post Graduate Diploma from the London Metropolitan University. She continued her on-going professional development, by completing a 3-part course in EMDR, delivered by the renowned psychotherapist Sandi Richman.
Mandeep worked in the private healthcare setting, including the prestigious Priory Hospital where she treated clients with a multitude of diagnoses, but primarily clients who had depression and anxiety based disorders. Mandeep has run her own private practice HOPE Therapy [Hold on Pain Ends] where she saw clients on a 1:1 basis for a vast range of mental health issues.
Mandeep has also been a speaker on several occasions for the BBC West Midlands Radio station, during Mental Health awareness week and has also delivered talks to students on mental health and CBT at Wimbldon High School.
Currently Mandeep is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her professional interests include preventative measures in mental health care and the treatment of adolescents and younger adults.
Mandeep is currently working at The Priory Wellbeing Centre, in Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai
I've recently graduated with a masters degree in Clinical Psychology. I haven't had much clinical experience following my graduation but I'm contributing to and collaborating with professors who have varied research interests in mental health and in psychology in general as well as assisting with lectures in psychology in the department. One of my current research projects is evaluating the utility of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment among stroke patients. My immediate goal is to complete registration for my post graduation internship (for 6 months) after which I'll be eligible to apply for a practitioner's licence.
Natalia Gómez Carlier, MAAT, ATR Psychologist with a Masters Degree in Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has taught University level courses and has more than 15 years of clinical experience.
Dr. Olga Pykhtina received her PhD in ounselling (play & art and CBT), Newcastle University. She earned her Play Therapy certification through Canadian Association of Child & Play Therapy, which was followed by work with primary school children who suffered emotional, sexual and physical abuse, including neglect, domestic violence and behavioural problems.
Dr. Olga is an Associate Fellow of the British Higher Education Academy and holds an O.A. Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and O.A. Diploma in Autism Awareness. Her research interests include the use of digital technology and multi touch tabletops in the areas of Counselling and Education.
Dr. Louise Lambert is a Canadian psychologist, organizational consultant, professor and positive psychology researcher. She has lived in the UAE for 10 years and is the Editor in Chief of the Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology, (Here) a journal dedicated to uncovering human excellence in the region. She has several evidence-based positive psychology intervention programs being used in primary health care, the workplace and educational settings across Canada, the UAE, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. To learn more, see http://www.happinessmatters.org 
Mandeep Jassal is a fully accredited Cognitive and Behavioural Therapist (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner from the UK. She recently won an appreciation plaque at the First Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA) in recognition for her ongoing commitment and dedication to the field of psychology. She started off her career in the field of mental health at the age of 17, when she volunteered at a day service for adults with learning disabilities including Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Asperger’s syndrome, and autism.
Mandeep qualified from the University of Hertfordshire with a BSc as a Mental Health Nurse. Mandeep then topped up her PG.Dip to a Masters in CBT from The University of Hertfordshire. She worked within the National Health Service (NHS) and private sector, including experience at an 18-bedded acute psychiatric unit and a 20-bedded care home.
Seeking to develop further her interests and knowledge in the psychotherapy field, Mandeep qualified with a Post Graduate Diploma from the London Metropolitan University. She continued her on-going professional development, by completing a 3-part course in EMDR, delivered by the renowned psychotherapist Sandi Richman.
Mandeep worked in the private healthcare setting, including the prestigious Priory Hospital where she treated clients with a multitude of diagnoses, but primarily clients who had depression and anxiety based disorders. Mandeep has run her own private practice HOPE Therapy [Hold on Pain Ends] where she saw clients on a 1:1 basis for a vast range of mental health issues.
Mandeep has also been a speaker on several occasions for the BBC West Midlands Radio station, during Mental Health awareness week and has also delivered talks to students on mental health and CBT at Wimbldon High School.
Currently Mandeep is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her professional interests include preventative measures in mental health care and the treatment of adolescents and younger adults.
Mandeep is currently working at The Priory Wellbeing Centre, in Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai 
Dr. Michel Nawfal MD MA, Mental Health Professional, Medical Doctor and Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. 
I've recently graduated with a masters degree in Clinical Psychology. I haven't had much clinical experience following my graduation but I'm contributing to and collaborating with professors who have varied research interests in mental health and in psychology in general as well as assisting with lectures in psychology in the department. One of my current research projects is evaluating the utility of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment among stroke patients. My immediate goal is to complete registration for my post graduation internship (for 6 months) after which I'll be eligible to apply for a practitioner's licence. 
Natalia Gómez Carlier, MAAT, ATR Psychologist with a Masters Degree in Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has taught University level courses and has more than 15 years of clinical experience. 
Senior clinical psychologist 
Psychologist 