About Me

I am a CDA licensed Social Counselor and specialize in individual, couples and family therapy, with over eight years of experience practicing in the UAE. I am dedicated to helping couples, individuals of all ages, and families navigate emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges through a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach. I offer specialized therapy services in areas including but not limited to trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family dynamics, divorce, stepfamilies, blended families, marriage counseling, parenting advice, relationship and premarital counseling, child and teenager support, along with communication and interpersonal skills development. Having worked with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, I approach each client with cultural awareness and sensitivity. Fluent in Arabic and English, I offer in-person and telehealth sessions to ensure accessibility for clients worldwide.

As the founder of the UAE Emotionally Focused Therapy (UAE EFT) Official Community, affiliated with the International Centre of Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), I am dedicated to promoting Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)—a gold-standard, scientifically validated approach proven effective in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate relationship conflict, trauma, depression, and anxiety.

Therapeutic Approach

I am committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and discreet space where individuals, couples, and families can deeply explore their challenges. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) as the cornerstone of my work, emphasizing emotional connection, healing, and creating lasting bonds in relationships. My approach integrates attachment theory, emotional regulation strategies, and trauma-informed care to help clients uncover deep-rooted patterns in their emotional experiences and relationships.

Whether supporting couples in improving communication, helping individuals through trauma recovery, or guiding families through complex relational dynamics, I guide clients toward greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and practical coping skills. I also provide specialized support for clients dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, integrating EFT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other research-backed methodologies to foster profound emotional transformation.

Educational and Professional Background

I hold a Master of Arts degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University, USA, accredited by COAMFTE, AAMFT, and IACSTE. Additionally, I have an advanced diploma in Family and Marriage Counseling from the University of Sharjah.

As a certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) and Supervisor, accredited by ICEEFT, I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate relationship conflicts, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I am also certified in the Satir Model of Counseling for Individuals, Families, and Couples, accredited by the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), focusing on depression, grief, and loss, accredited by the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy (APHP).

Furthermore, I am a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) practitioner and coach, endorsed by the Association of NLP (ANLP) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF). My foundational education includes a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Mass Communication from the American University in Cairo (AUC).

I offer therapy in both Arabic and English, meeting clients either in-person or online via Zoom, providing a professional, non-judgmental, and confidential space for their therapeutic journey.

For more information, visit www.uaeeft.com.

Specialties & Expertise

• Individual, couples, and family therapy
• Trauma recovery and healing (including PTSD, childhood trauma, and relational trauma)
• Parenting skills coaching (discipline strategies, emotional attunement, co-parenting support)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for deep individual and relational healing
• Conflict resolution and complex family dynamics
• Marriage, divorce, and premarital counseling
• Intimacy concerns
• Infidelity recovery and rebuilding trust in relationships
• Anxiety, depression, grief, and loss therapy
• Therapy for children and adolescents
• Multi-culturally competent counseling