Omar Nafie is the leading addiction therapist in the UK and Egypt. For over the past 25 years, he has worked with individuals and families to overcome drugs, alcohol, sex, and other addictions.

Mr. Nafie has worked over the past 20 years as a family and addiction therapist in different therapeutic settings in Egypt and the UK. He has developed and implemented several treatment and training programmes addressing substance abuse treatment and family support in both countries. Mr. Nafie initially trained as a systemic therapist before completing an MA in psychotherapy from Regents College, London. He is also one of the few Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT) in the Middle East after receiving his certificate from the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP).

Mr. Nafie has also completed a postgraduate certificate in supervision at the University of Derby, and his work could be described as integrative, with systemic and existential overtones.

Mr. Nafie is the founder and director of EXIST for Counselling and Training for Professionals in Cairo, and he has been a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapists (UKCP) for over 10 years.

Type of Counselling: Individual & Addiction Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Zeina graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of St Andrews, Scotland and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Sciences from University College London (UCL).

Zeina trained in the NHS in London for 6 months, where she worked with people with dementia, mainly Alzheimer’s. She also trained and worked at the Behman Psychiatric Hospital for a year and a half in both the psychology department and the department of substance abuse and addiction. There, she delivered regular individual and group therapy sessions for people suffering from substance misuse problems, along with depression and anxiety. Zeina also works with clients who struggle with low self-esteem, loss of identity, anger management issues, and other difficult emotions such as grief.

Her studies and her practical experiences provided her with the skills needed to carry out individual and group therapy sessions for people of various cultural backgrounds, ages, and mental health problems, applying a highly individualised and client-focused integrated approach that utilises cognitive behavioural therapy and psychodynamic techniques.

Zeina believes in the importance of providing clients with a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic, and nurturing environment that makes them feel comfortable sharing their stories. She believes that each person’s experience is unique and that therapy is a collaborative process in which a psychologist’s role is to assist the client in challenging their own negative thoughts and building on their strengths to become more resilient.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Yasmin Samir is a doctorate candidate in existential psychotherapy at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London, UK. Yasmin earned her Master degree in psychology from Derby University, England. Yasmin received different clinical training at different hospitals, where she shadowed a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of cases, and she has been a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) in the UK since 2015.

Yasmin completed her training on different therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioural approach from Beck Institute, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) intensive training from Linehan Institute training “offering DBT individual and group sessions targeting borderline personality disorder and emotional regulation, schema therapy from ISST and a member of ISST, compassionate inquiry for trauma by Gabor Mate, DBT PTSD by Dr. Martin Bohus, and the Master Practitioner Progra for Eating Disorder and Obesity by NCFED, acceptance and commitment therapy and motivational interviewing, and the Eating Disorder program.

Over the past years, Yasmin has been working with young adults, adults, and families, providing counselling and psychotherapy for a multitude of issues, including well-being, trauma, personality disorder, eating disorder, anger management, self-harm, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, grief and loss, family dysfunction, conflict resolution, and different experiences in sports counselling. In addition, Yasmin is frequently asked to deliver educational presentations and workshops at various settings to address various teen and parenting issues.

Her unique background and experience in counselling for different educational institutions and in different counselling settings, including organisations, schools, hospitals, and clinics, added to her experience working with this age group and their families.

She worked on different social, emotional, and mental wellbeing programs and her research focused on helping students learn and acquire the competencies and skills they need to build and effectively manage their emotions, behaviours, and relationships with others. Promoting mental health and wellbeing.

Yasmin is a certified positive discipline parenting coach from the Positive Discipline Association in the US. Alongside, she has completed a number of significant diplomas: a diploma in education from AUC and a character education diploma (Teaching Teens Social and Emotional Skills program) from San Diego University.

Yasmin’s aim is to strongly support her clients in their journey of personal growth, discovering their personal strengths and capabilities, overcoming challenging experiences, and empowering them with the life skills they need to control their lives and achieve the better quality of life they deserve. Using different modalities of psychotherapy in the treatment plan depends on the needs of the individual. Yasmin also uses mindfulness, self-reflection, and relaxation techniques in her practice in order to develop self-knowledge, emotional regulation, and skill building.

Assessment: 50–60 minutes

Type of Counselling: Individual & Family Counselling
Session Duration: 50–60 minutes

Sandra Elsabbagh is a UK HCPC-registered art therapist who received her MA in art therapy from the University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Apart from her clinical psychology experience working with adults in a psychiatric hospital in Egypt, Sandra has gained experience as an art therapist in the UK in a medium-secure forensic service provided by England’s NHS.
She is also a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).

Sandra is experienced in working with adults from different backgrounds and with diverse mental health conditions. She is especially interested in trauma-focused therapy, which deals with different types of trauma, including but not limited to developmental and relational trauma, neglect, abuse, and grief. Her expertise includes working with trauma related to eating disorders and substance use as well as emotional and interpersonal difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, self-harm, and pregnancy-related difficulties.

Her approach conceptualises a psychodynamic framework integrated with other therapeutic interventions dependent on client needs and goals.

Sandra believes in the power of healing emotional trauma through art therapy and creativity. giving individuals a healthy outlet for expressing and releasing their feelings and fears, regardless of the person’s artistic skills. She trusts in the art-making process to facilitate the path of self-discovery, reinforcing healthy connections with oneself and others, as well as helping to eliminate emotional roadblocks.

For more information on art therapy, check out her article: https://empower-mag.com/the-magic-behind-art-therapy/.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Salma is currently doing her doctorate in Existential Psychotherapy with the New School for Existential Psychotherapy and Counselling. She holds an MSc in Health Psychology from Leiden University in the Netherlands and a Bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo in Psychology. She has experience working with underprivileged and marginalised members of the population in the areas of trauma and recovery, as well as coping with divorce. These include adults, children, and adolescents through an integrative approach that works to alleviate distress and inner conflicts by addressing thought processes, feelings, and behaviour. Techniques used include but are not limited to cognitive behaviour therapy and art therapy.

She has also worked extensively with children and adolescents in the areas of behaviour management and addressed parenting concerns regarding issues such as anxiety, depression, time management, self-discipline, drug and alcohol experimentation, and sexuality concerns.

Salma is very interested in the therapeutic journey, which is when people learn about and solve their inner problems by identifying bad thought patterns and behaviours and replacing them with better ones.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 60 minutes

Mirna Awad is a certified grief educator. She received both her MA in counselling psychology and BA in psychology from the American University in Cairo. She earned a postgraduate diploma in applied psychology from Cairo University. Also, she studied the treatment of sexual disorders and addictions at the Sigmund Freud University in Vienna from four psychotherapeutic perspectives.

She was trained in carrying out clinical assessments at Abu El-Reesh El-Mounira Paediatric Hospital, Al-Abbasiya Hospital, the Okasha Psychiatry Institute, and the Psychiatry and Addiction Hospital at Cairo University. Her therapy trainings included those at the Wataneya Society, private psychiatric clinics, St. John’s American International School of Egypt, St. Andrew’s Refugee Services, and the AUC Psychological Counselling Services and Training Centre.

Mirna is experienced in providing individual and group counselling to clients of different cultural backgrounds. Her main areas of focus include dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, adjustment struggles, relationship issues, parenting problems, family conflicts, psychological first aid, and both gender and sexual struggles.

Mirna uses an eclectic, client-centered approach in her practise, which helps tailor the treatment according to each client’s struggles. She is trained and comfortable with applying primarily CBT techniques plus a variety of therapeutic techniques based on family systems, interpersonal theories, and an existential approach. Mirna can conduct sessions in Arabic and English.

Type of Counselling: Individual and Group Counselling

Session Duration: 50–60 minutes

Manal Abaza holds an MA in counselling psychology from the American University in Cairo (AUC).  She had her BA in psychology from AUC and has attained several degrees in the field of mental health including a diploma in clinical psychology from Cairo University. Manal has completed the advanced level of Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) diploma for couples. A type of therapy that is used to improve attachment and bonding in adult relationships. She expanded her training within the Emotional Focused therapy to include individuals and families.

Manal is passionate about people’s well-being, and believes in the need to empower clients by highlighting their strength and resilience and not just their difficulties.

Manal has been counselling individuals and couples as well as families. She works with those who struggle with a variety of mental health issues especially adjustment to stress and traumatic events, attachment conflicts, anxiety, depression and addictive behaviors. She embraces a humanistic approach with positive, emotional focused techniques, and believes in people’s capacity for change.

Manal has 15 years of work experience in the civil society fields in Egypt. Her contribution as part of the Development Support Center for Consultancy and Training (DSC) and the Association for Health and Environment (AHED) in collaboration with UNICEF helped build the capacities and the establishment of new initiatives that have acted as real agents of change, most pertinent, serving children with special
needs through the community based rehabilitation (CBR) model.

Type of Counselling: Individual & Couples Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Maha Zayan has been working in the field of psychology since 2002. Maha graduated from AUC with a degree in psychology. She has gone on to complete a Diploma in Integrative Depth Psychology based on Hypnotherapy from the German Society for Therapeutic Hypnosis and Hypnosis Research (GTH) and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in the UK.

Maha works with individuals coping with a range of issues, including life issues, anger, anxiety, and depression. She uses both an existential and a depth psychological approach to support clients in understanding their issues, the meanings they hold, and the lessons they bring in a holistic approach. The aim of this work is to work with clients to identify and realise their therapeutic goals.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50–60 minutes

Lamees Abaza completed her M.A in psychology in 2014 from The New School (New York), after having received her Bachelor’s degree from The American University in Cairo. She has experience working with high-risk populations in New York and has spent three and a half years at Behman Hospital, all of which have led her to become comfortable working with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.

In her work and school, she has learned a lot about substance abuse and psychopathology in adults, as well as maladaptive coping methods, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.

Lamees believes in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and takes a client-centered approach. She prefers an eclectic approach, which includes but is not limited to cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, as well as motivational interviewing and mindfulness.

Ms Abaza is comfortable conducting sessions in Arabic, English, and German.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50–60 minutes

Mai, DCPsych, MA, is a BPS and HCPC chartered counselling psychologist. She holds a doctorate degree in counselling psychology from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling in London (Middlesex University) UK; MA in Sociology/Anthropology focusing on Medical Anthropology from the American University in Cairo (AUC); and BA in Psychology from AUC.

Mai specializes in an existential approach allowing people to explore their own ways of being and their understanding and meaning of life issues incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy at times. She follows a holistic philosophy in her work, focusing on the individual’s experience, believing that there is no one approach that fits all.

Mai has over 13 years of experience working with adults and young adults from different backgrounds. She helps people with regular life coping issues, grief, anger, anxiety, and depression. She is passionate about working with different women’s issues, as well as life and motherhood transitions. Mai works with young adults, helping them through different transitions and some of the life struggles.

She also works with people who have emotional eating disorders, which may involve bulimia, anorexia, and binge-eating, using food to deal with different issues in their lives. Counselling athletes and performers is another area in which Mai offers her help to work with their performance-related anxiety as well as improve their focus, self-esteem and understand themselves better.

Mai is well trained in psycho-oncology and counsels people with cancer and their families during different stages of the illness. Her  role involves psychoeducation about the illness and the treatment side effects; exploring ways of coping better with the illness; family support; supportive therapy; end- of-life communication; palliative care for people with terminal illnesses; and grief therapy. Mai also works with people with other chronic and life- threatening illnesses to help them cope better and deal with their various losses and changes.

Mai is also a part time lecturer at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling (Middlesex University) teaching both theoretical and supervision courses.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Dina holds an MA degree in Counselling Psychology from Breyer State University in the USA and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo. She is a senior counselling psychologist with over 10 years of experience.

Dina works with individuals, couples, and families. She is passionate about working with women’s issues, offering counselling and support for such problems as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, domestic violence, emotional manipulation, infidelity, and helping clients whose partners suffer from personality disorders. Other areas include supporting women who have suffered a miscarriage, abortion, and infertility.

Dina also dedicated a few years to working exclusively with adolescents in the American University Student Counselling Center. She can connect and go in-depth with the particular issues facing this age group.

In addition, Dina’s work with families is aimed at establishing a healthy, functioning family unit. Her area of focus is on family dynamics, a reversal of roles, and counselling adult children of abusive parents. People who have parents who have narcissistic personality disorders, borderline personality disorders, or addiction are also very important to her because she works very hard to help them.

Dina also works with older people (geriatric counselling), offering support for issues such as loneliness, depression, and finding a sense of purpose.

During her work, Dina uses a more holistic philosophy and a more integrated approach to help her clients achieve a better state of health and reach their full potential. Dina uses CBT, philosophical therapy, and solution-focused therapy to help her clients do this.

Type of Counselling: Individual & Couples Counselling

Session Duration: 50-60 minutes

Heba Ghoneim graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo with high honors. She is also a member of Psychi.

She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pepperdine University in California.

She is a registered associate marriage and family therapist and an associate professional clinical counselor in California.

Please note that Heba is not accepting California-based clients. Since she is in Egypt, she is working under Egyptian regulations, not under her California BBS associate registration numbers.

Heba is an EMDR trained therapist.

She has worked with various populations from diverse ethnicities, races, and backgrounds during her previous training.

Given her clients’ diverse backgrounds and her bicultural background, she understands the importance of cultural humility and fostering a safe environment for her clients.

Heba has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and co-leading groups.

As a mental health clinician, she has helped clients navigate through trauma, ADHD, general anxiety disorders, social anxiety, OCD, learning disorders, body image, low self-esteem, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, life transitions, anger management, relationship problems, domestic violence, divorce, behavioral issues, and family conflict.

Heba believes that it is a privilege to support clients during their most difficult times and to witness their progress and challenges. She acknowledges that it takes incredible strength to ask for help in a world that still misunderstands mental health and its importance.

Type of Counselling: Individual and Couple Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes.

Soha El Sokkary completed her MSc in Counselling Psychology from the University of Sheffield, as well as a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice from the University of York, after having received a BA in Psychology from the American University in Cairo. In addition to her experience working with learning disabilities, Soha works with various issues, including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationships, body image, self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, domestic violence, family issues, grief, and divorce. Over the years, Soha has studied and lived in Europe and the USA, which has made her more sensitive and appreciative of cultural differences. Her studies, in addition to her experience, have all fostered her passion for exploring the human psyche and helping those who struggle inconspicuously. Soha thrives on providing her clients with a safe space to express themselves and their feelings. She also views her clients as the “true” experts of their respective lives and views herself as a guide along their journey. She likes to be genuine and authentic in her sessions, which her clients appreciate and find helpful. Together with her clients, Soha works towards helping them gain insight into their lives and empowering them throughout their own mental health processes.

Soha’s therapy is integrative and eclectic, which means she uses different theories depending on what her clients need.

Soha is comfortable conducting sessions in various languages, including Arabic, English, French, and German.

Type of Counselling: Individual & Couples’ Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

حصلت سها السكري على درجة الماجستير في علم النفس من جامعة شيفيلد، بالإضافة إلى الدراسات العليا في الممارسة المهنية من جامعة يورك، بعد حصولها على درجة البكالوريوس في علم النفس من الجامعة الأمريكية في القاهرة. بالإضافة إلى خبرتها في العمل مع الإعاقات التعلمية، تعمل سها مع مختلف الحالات، بما في ذلك، على سبيل المثال لا الحصر، الاكتئاب، القلق، العلاقات، صورة الجسم، تقدير الذات، الأفكار الانتحارية والإيذاء الذاتي، العنف الأسري، قضايا العائلة، الحزن، والطلاق. على مر السنين، درست سها وعاشت في أوروبا والولايات المتحدة، مما جعلها أكثر حساسية وتقديرا للفروق الثقافية. دراستها، بالإضافة إلى خبرتها،قد دعمت شغفها باستكشاف النفس البشرية ومساعدة أولئك الذين يعانون في صمت. تبرع سها في توفير مساحة آمنة لعملائها للتعبير عن أنفسهم ومشاعرهم. كما تعتبر عملاؤها “الخبراء” الحقيقيين في حياتهم الخاصة وتعتبر نفسها مرشدة على طول رحلتهم. تحب أن تكون صادقة ومحايدة في جلساتها، الأمر الذي يقدره عملاؤها ويجدونه مفيدًا. بالاشتراك مع عملائها، تعمل سها نحو مساعدتهم على فهم حياتهم و معرفة كيفية التعامل مع صحتهم العقلية الخاصة.

تشتمل العلاجات التي تقدمها سها على التكامل والتنوع، مما يعني أنها تستخدم نظريات مختلفة اعتمادًا على احتياجات عملائها.

تشعر سها بالراحة في إجراء الجلسات بلغات مختلفة، بما في ذلك العربية والإنجليزية والفرنسية والألمانية.

نوع الاستشارة: فردية واستشارة الأزواج

مدة الجلسة: 50 دقيقة

Farah holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from City, University of London. Her science-based degree gave her extensive insight into the world of biopsychology. Farah has also received training by Trauma Aid UK on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). A therapy approach designed to reduce symptoms for a wide range of disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse

Farah has experience working in various settings. She received training in the mental health department of El Rakhawy Hospital for mental health as well as in the 57357 Children’s Cancer Hospital’s psychology department. She also worked in the rehabilitation unit at Kasr Al Ainy Psychiatry for 2 years, where she provided both individual and group therapy sessions for those suffering from substance abuse disorders. She also worked at Médecins Sans Frontieres for two years, providing individual and group therapy sessions for refugees.

Farah has experience working with adults, adolescents, and families in settings of both individual and group therapy. She has experience working with substance use, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, and self-esteem.

Farah uses an integrative approach to treatment that combines cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitization. This approach considers individual differences and tailors the therapy to fit the needs of each client. She believes that this approach respects the unique needs of each client and provides a safe place for the clients to reach their full potential in therapy.

Type of Counseling: Individual Counseling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Habiba earned her MSc in Mental Health and Psychological Therapies at Queen Mary University of London, and her BA in Psychology from the American University in Cairo; she is a graduate member of the British Psychological Society. Habiba is able to integrate attachment-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She has also been training in schema therapy and is actively training remotely in compassion-focused therapy (CFT) at International Counseling, Switzerland.

Habiba has worked in both hospitals and private settings as a therapist over the past five years, which has given her a wide range of experience. Her training at prestigious hospitals such as Kasr El Maadi, The Behman, and Kasr El Einy gave her wide and valuable exposure to working with personality disorders, psychotic and mood disorders. Habiba worked as a school counsellor for two years, where she helped children and adolescents with problems such as grief, bullying, anxiety, substance use, self-harm, anger, and conduct problems. In addition, Habiba is able to work with issues such as low self-worth, depression, anxiety, OCD, relationship problems, and Trauma. She provides psycho-education to help clients learn mindfulness, emotional regulation, and compassion.

Habiba believes that there’s an inner child in all of us that may be wounded but has the potential to heal and thrive. She is passionate about working with intense feelings such as sadness, shame, guilt, fear, and anxiety. Habiba believes that every client is unique and deserves a personalized approach. She provides her clients with a non-judgmental and safe environment to help them explore and reflect on both their difficulties and strengths, and to help them learn new and helpful tools.

Ahmed is a senior addiction counsellor with 20 years of experience who has helped many clients change their lives in Egypt and internationally. Ahmed is passionate about treating substance abuse, sex addiction, gambling, and other behavioural addictions. In addition, he offers consultations to family members on the nature of addiction and helps them clarify the best course of action for both the family and the addict. He is also experienced in working with HIV-infected clients and engages in pre- and post-test counselling. His strength as a practitioner is derived from a variety of factors. Ahmed is upfront about the fact that his personal struggle with addictions many years ago proved to be a strong foundation on which he later built his professional knowledge to work in this field. Ahmed worked in Egypt, the UAE, and Thailand in various therapeutic settings. In Egypt, he worked and completed the Behman-certified addiction counselling and family course, the Family Health International (FHI) and Ministry of Health-certified HIV counselling course, as well as a number of other certificates. In Thailand, he worked as a senior counsellor at the Cabin Chang Mai for 3 years, where his experience was magnified. Then he worked in Dubai with the ministry of health, the ministry of community services, and the CDA to help develop addiction treatment programmes specially designed for prisoners and to enhance community awareness.
Ahmed worked in varied therapeutic settings, from residential primary and secondary care programmes to day programmes, as well as privately. He relies on group therapy as well as individual therapy. Ahmed believes that although there is some basic and standard addiction work that must be covered for all clients, it is essential for every client to have their own tailor-made component of the programme to address their unique needs and circumstances. Some of the areas that often need to be covered in the course of addiction treatment are psychoeducation, relapse prevention, couples and family work, communication skills, and how to stop the addiction. Ahmed uses CBT and 12-step counselling to guide his work.

Yasmine ElShamy obtained a BA in Psychology from the American University in Cairo, a diploma in clinical applied psychology from Cairo University, and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Saint Michael’s College, U.S. Yasmine gained rich experience working in both the public and private sectors, as well as working in the USA and Egypt with various nationalities. She completed internships in adult psychiatry and addiction at ElMashfa Psychiatric and Physical Rehabilitation Hospital and Kasr ElAiny Hospital. Yasmine then worked privately for several years with refugees at Médecins Sans Frontières, suffering from trauma and re-allocation problems. Yasmine had a year-long placement in the US as a college counsellor at the University of Vermont counselling centre, working with college students on personal and academic concerns. She also worked as a residential counsellor at the Hospital Diversion Program, an American residential facility, providing psychological support for at-risk adolescents.

Yasmine has experience working with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, borderline personality disorder, self-esteem issues, grief, and relationship problems.
Yasmine has received training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), intensive training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) from the Linehan Institute, and training in EMDR from Trauma Aid UK.
Yasmine brings an eclectic, trauma-informed, and client-centred approach to her work and aims to provide a supportive and safe environment for her clients to be able to fully express themselves. She approaches her clients with empathy, genuineness, and understanding and tailors treatment goals based on client needs. Yasmine believes that a client is the number one expert on their life and accordingly sees her role as being to guide them towards deeper self-awareness and to self-actualize and achieve their goals, not to give them advice about how to run their life.

Yasmine is comfortable conducting sessions in Arabic, English, and German.

Type of Counselling: Individual & Group Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Dr. Sara Soltan, a medical doctor located in Cardiff, UK, has been a dedicated advocate for sexual and reproductive health and rights for 10 years. In her extensive career, she has worked on many different aspects of sexual health, serving as a doctor, researcher, sexual educator, and public health practitioner.
However, Dr. Soltan came to realise that sexual difficulties are not typically due to organic causes alone. This understanding led her to study for a postgraduate diploma in psychosexual and relationship therapy to gain a more holistic understanding of the field of psychosexual therapy. In doing so, she realised the importance of intimate relationships to people’s emotional, mental, and sexual wellbeing, and now she also works with couples on improving their relationships.
Dr. Soltan provides a warm and safe space for her clients, free from judgement, allowing them to be authentic and feel accepted for who they are. She adopts an integrative approach, believing that therapy and treatment must be tailored to her clients’ distinct needs, where they set the pace.
Having worked in different countries and with minority communities, Dr. Soltan appreciates human differences and diversity and offers an empathetic and accepting environment for everyone. Her areas of interest include gender, sexual and relationship diversity, vaginismus, dyspareunia, erectile dysfunction, anorgasmia, polyamorous relationships, kink, infidelity, and gender dysphoria.
Dr. Soltan offers therapy in English and Arabic. She is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and is a student member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT).

Type of Counselling: Individual & Couples Therapy

Medium: Online Counselling Only

Session Duration: 50 minutes

معالج نفسى اكلينيكى تخرجت من كلية الآداب قسم علم نفس جامعة عين شمس ٢٠١١، استكملت الدبلوم الإكلينيكي ٢٠١٣ وتستكمل حاليا الماجستير . تدربت في مستشفى العباسية مستشفى بنها للصحه النفسيه وعملت في العديد من منظمات المجتمع المدنى لدعم ضحايا العنف الجنسي والعنف الأسرى والتعذيب و عملت ايضا في عدة عيادات نفسيه، حصلت على عدة شهادات كمعالج معرفى سلوكى من الجمعيه المصريه للعلاجات المعرفية، معالج جدلى سلوكى ومعالج بالقبول والالتزام من المعهد المصرى للعلاجات النفسية، وهى معالج صدمات من خلال الطال التحسس للصدمات وإعادة المعالجة من خلال حركة العين 

شاركت علا في العديد من المجموعات العلاجية لدعم ضحايا العنف الجنسي والمرأة المعنفة وشاركت ايضا في العديد من المجموعات العلاجية الخاصة و العلاج الجدلي السلوكي ، كما أنها معالج معتمد للعلاجات الجماعية بطريقة الاربع خطوات من الجمعية المصرية للعلاجات الجماعية، كما أنها معالج معتمد على علاج المخططات من خلال الجمعية الدولية للعلاج التخطيطي ، كما أنها معالج ادمان من وزاره الصحه و الامانه العامه للصحه النفسيه.

علا لديها خبره وممارسه اكلينيكيه لأكثر من تسعة أعوام مع حالات كرب ما بعد الصدمة، اضطرابات الشخصية، اضطرابات المزاج ، اضطرابات القلق واضطرابات الأكل

Ola Barakat is a Clinical Psychologist/psychotherapist who graduated from the Faculty of Arts, Department of Psychology, Ain Shams University in 2011. She completed her clinical diploma in 2013 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree. Ola received training at Abbaseya Hospital and Banha Mental Health Hospital and has worked in various civil society organizations supporting victims of sexual violence, domestic violence, and torture, as well as in private clinics. She holds certificates as a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT) from the Egyptian Society for Cognitive Therapies, a dialectical behavioral therapist (DBT), and an acceptance and commitment therapist from the Egyptian Institute for Psychological Therapies. Additionally, she is a trauma therapist qualified in using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She is also certified as a group therapist by the Egyptian Society for Group Therapies, a schema therapist by the International Society for Schema Therapy, and an Addiction therapist by the Ministry of Health and the General Secretariat for Mental Health.

With over nine years of clinical experience, Ola specializes in treating Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Personality disorders, Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and Eating disorders. Ola’s therapeutic approach is holistic, tailoring her methods to each individual’s unique needs and experiences. She employs a range of techniques to assist clients in achieving their objectives, including but not limited to: helping them develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their issues, identifying and modifying negative thoughts and behaviors, enhancing their coping mechanisms, cultivating healthier relationships, and promoting overall well-being.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Maie is a dedicated existential therapist with a solid three years of experience in the mental health field. She holds an MSc in Psychotherapy Studies from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counseling in London (2025), an MA in Sociology of Childhood from University College London (UCL), and a BSc in Law from Ain Shams University.

Maie’s diverse educational background enriches her understanding of the multifaceted challenges her clients face. Her work with vulnerable populations has equipped her with a robust foundation to support individuals dealing with attachment conflicts, anxiety, emotional regulation, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Primarily trained in Existential Psychotherapy, Maie employs an integrative approach tailored to each client’s unique needs. This approach combines existential therapy, psychodynamic therapy, somatic experiences, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Maie prioritizes the individual’s perspective and inherent capacity for self-understanding, while considering the broader life contexts in which they navigate. Her goal is to empower clients to achieve greater self-awareness and resilience, fostering overall well-being.

Type of Counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes

Noha El Toukhy is a highly qualified licensed therapist who was educated and trained the United States (PA). Noha brings extensive experience and dedication to her practice. She holds dual master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Haverford College, PA. Specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Noha supports clients as they navigate challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, and relationship difficulties.

Noha has a particular expertise in working with young adults facing self-esteem issues and body dysmorphic symptoms. Recognizing the individuality of each client, she tailors her approach to create a compassionate, safe, and inclusive environment for healing and personal growth. Fluent in English, German, and Arabic, Noha offers a multicultural perspective that enriches the therapeutic experience and fosters meaningful connection.

Through her practice, Noha is committed to empowering individuals to build resilience and achieve lasting, positive change.

Type of counselling: Individual Counselling

Session Duration: 50 minutes