Thank you for your interest in joining the Middle East Psychological Association. This association has mandated a policy of inclusion based on competency (a combination of veriï¬ed education and validated experience). We look forward as a group to working together to positively impact the practice and profession of psychology in the Middle East.
Search Result
Pia Tohme Khalaf
My research interests are in the areas of attachment and mentalization. My current research aims at validating the Arabic versions of questionnaires and interviews tapping into the two concepts in order to investigate the parent-child attachment relationship in Lebanon as well as the role played by mentalization in our culture in promoting healthy development from infancy through to adolescence.
Main topics of investigation include: reflective functioning, attachment security, theory of mind, empathy, emotion regulation, identity development and psychopathology.
I have a background in Biological Sciences and Counselling Psychology. I have worked in the community counselling setting, and in private practice in Canada and the UK. I have been in the middle east for the past 3 years, in both Kuwait and Qatar, working as a psychologist in a school setting. I plan to start my doctorate this year in Clinical Psychology from the USA.
An aspiring Omani woman aiming to spread the work of counselors and psychologists in Oman and in the Middle East. I enjoy working with adolescents, women who have gone through Divorce, victims of violence and trauma as well as career guidance.
I have been living in Dubai, UAE for the past 15 years, and am currently working as a school counsellor and beginning a doctoral program in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am very interested in the needs of adolescents who are living cross culturally.
I'm Michelle, I hold a Maters in Clinical Psychology, and am also a certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner. I work in the capacity of a school counselor. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, its my passion about working with this age group that constantly pushes me to learn and grow as a professional. I was instrumental in planning and organizing different psycho-educational programs at the school. My biggest achievement in the last 3 years as school counselor would be to establishing a strong department and creating a "safe space" for kids, teachers and parents to come to.
I'm a US-based psychologist specializing in children, wtih subspecialities in the most disruptive and the most anxious cases. I am a Certified Master Trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and developed empirically-supported treatments for selective mutism.
I have experience in providing counselling to a wide range of demographics, such as students, families, couples, children and youth with many different presenting issues, including relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, sexual orientation/gender identity questioning, self-harm, issues related to past abuse, and grief. I integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy into my work; furthermore, I am trained and experienced in Motivational Interviewing. Those who access my services experience accurate empathy and a non-judgemental interaction that provides space for exploration, self-discovery, and a safe place to make lasting change.
Meet Anuja Chaturvedi, a compassionate CDA Licensed Psychologist with a multifaceted approach to healing and personal growth. Anuja holds a diverse work profile as an IMDHA Clinical Hypnotherapist & ICFACC Coach. Certified in NLP, Theta Healing, and a Yoga & Meditation expert, she navigates the intricate realms of the mind, energy, and body alignment.
My research interests are in the areas of attachment and mentalization. My current research aims at validating the Arabic versions of questionnaires and interviews tapping into the two concepts in order to investigate the parent-child attachment relationship in Lebanon as well as the role played by mentalization in our culture in promoting healthy development from infancy through to adolescence.
Main topics of investigation include: reflective functioning, attachment security, theory of mind, empathy, emotion regulation, identity development and psychopathology. 
I have a background in Biological Sciences and Counselling Psychology. I have worked in the community counselling setting, and in private practice in Canada and the UK. I have been in the middle east for the past 3 years, in both Kuwait and Qatar, working as a psychologist in a school setting. I plan to start my doctorate this year in Clinical Psychology from the USA. 
A Neuropsychologist to be 
An aspiring Omani woman aiming to spread the work of counselors and psychologists in Oman and in the Middle East. I enjoy working with adolescents, women who have gone through Divorce, victims of violence and trauma as well as career guidance. 
I'm Michelle, I hold a Maters in Clinical Psychology, and am also a certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) practitioner. I work in the capacity of a school counselor. I enjoy working with children and adolescents, its my passion about working with this age group that constantly pushes me to learn and grow as a professional. I was instrumental in planning and organizing different psycho-educational programs at the school. My biggest achievement in the last 3 years as school counselor would be to establishing a strong department and creating a "safe space" for kids, teachers and parents to come to. 
I have experience in providing counselling to a wide range of demographics, such as students, families, couples, children and youth with many different presenting issues, including relationship dynamics, depression, anxiety, sexual orientation/gender identity questioning, self-harm, issues related to past abuse, and grief. I integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Existential Therapy into my work; furthermore, I am trained and experienced in Motivational Interviewing. Those who access my services experience accurate empathy and a non-judgemental interaction that provides space for exploration, self-discovery, and a safe place to make lasting change. 
Meet Anuja Chaturvedi, a compassionate CDA Licensed Psychologist with a multifaceted approach to healing and personal growth. Anuja holds a diverse work profile as an IMDHA Clinical Hypnotherapist & ICFACC Coach. Certified in NLP, Theta Healing, and a Yoga & Meditation expert, she navigates the intricate realms of the mind, energy, and body alignment.
