I earned both my PhD and Master\u2019s in Counselling from the University of Edinburgh, and my Bachelor\u2019s degree in Psychology from Kuwait University. I am also an Assistant Professor of Counselling Psychology at Kuwait University, where I teach courses in counselling, psychotherapy, abnormal psychology, and mental-health education. Alongside my academic role, I maintain a clinical practice grounded in evidence-based methods, informed by my background, and training in Islamic psychology. This allows me to integrate culturally and faith-attuned approaches when relevant, supporting clients in a way that honors both their mental-health needs and their spiritual framework.
\nMy research and clinical interests include perfectionism, anxiety, depression, self-image, marital conflicts, infidelity, and interpersonal relationships. I also focus on maternal mental health, particularly the psychological challenges surrounding childbirth, postpartum depression, miscarriage, and fertility struggles.
\nMy therapeutic approach is shaped by an ongoing dialogue between the person-centered and psychodynamic perspectives in counselling, allowing me to balance empathy and insight, emotional presence and depth, within a culturally and spiritually sensitive framework.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Education and Training<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Ph.D. in Counselling \u2013 University of Edinburgh, UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Master\u2019s in Counselling \u2013 University of Edinburgh, UK<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Bachelor\u2019s in Psychology \u2013 Kuwait University<\/span><\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Specialty Interests<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf Mothers in general, and new mothers in particular<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Women experiencing difficulties related to pregnancy and childbirth<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Psychological issues related to menopause<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Major life transitions<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Depression and anxiety<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Relationship and marital difficulties<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Grief and loss<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
Professional Memberships<\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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\u25cf British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf International Association of Islamic Psychology (IAIP)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u25cf Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland (COSCA)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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