Our dedicated team
DR ASHRAF ADEL
nine psychology Founder & Consultant Psychiatrist
Ashraf is an A. professor at Cairo University, teaching under and postgraduates for more than twenty years now.
He is also responsible for the training process of individual and group psychotherapy for psychiatrists and psychologists at the Cairo University. This is through lectures and regular peer supervision.
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DR MOHAMED SALAH
Specialist Psychiatrist
Mohamed received his Bachelor’s degree from Al Kasr Al Ainy School of Medicine in 2013. He started his residency at the Behman psychiatric hospital and he completed the Arab Board fellowship in general adult psychiatry in 2017, achieving his specialty in psychiatry.
NAWAL TAWFIK
Psychotherapist
Nawal, after a long process of self exploration and development, shifted career 15 years ago to become an individual and group therapist. Group therapy experience includes support, process and Gestalt based “Here and Now” therapy groups.
Her applied main schools of therapy include: Humanistic and Gestalt. Co-founder and actively working as a lecturer and an individual and group therapist in a non-profit organization “Mashoura”.
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NANCY ELKHATIB
Clinical Psychologist
Nancy earned her Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology and her master's degree at Nice Sophia-Antipolis University in France. Nancy believes that mood related disorders, personality disorders and anxiety disorders, stress related disorders, low self-esteem and low self-confidence result from experiencing childhood trauma such as sexual and physical abuse, war, accidents as well as compromised attachment between the child and his/her caregivers.
AMANDA VOELKER
Counseling Psychologist
Amanda is an American Marriage and Family Therapist. She has her Bachelor’s degree from St. John’s College Annapolis and a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University in California. Amanda has experience working with adolescents, families of adolescents, couples and adults. She specializes in attachment trauma arising from events such as divorce, death, abandonment, abuse and infidelity.
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DR EMAN SAMIR
Specialist Psychiatrist
Eman has a Bachelor's degree of medicine from Kasr Al Ainy-Cairo University. She worked at Al-Rakhawy/Dar Al Mokattam for mental health hospital from 2010. After completing a DBT intensive training (Behavioral Tech, A Linehan Institute Training Company), Eman practices DBT individual and group sessions targeting Borderline Personality Disorder and emotional dysregulation.
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NAHLA PHILIP
Clinical Psychologist
Nahla is a Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor, Group Therapist, member of the Egyptian Association of Group Therapies and Processes (EAGT), and a certified Psychodrama Therapist by the international Associazione Mediterranea di Psicodramma in collaboration with EAGT. She earned her BA in Clinical Psychology at Ain Shams University in 1984.
DR SALLY TOMA
Psychiatrist & CBT Specialist
Sally is a British Egyptian Psychiatrist graduated from Cairo University/ Kasr A; Ainy in 2001, with a Masters degree in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (for complex disorders) from The UK.
She spent several years lecturing at Oxford University while working at Cotswold House (Oxford Eating Disorders unit).
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NOHA MICHAEL
Clinical Psychologist
Noha is a clinical psychologist; she got her degree in clinical Psychology from Sussex University, England, UK and her MSc. in clinical psychology from California Southern University. Personality disorders were the main focus of her most recent research. Her clinical experience includes working with patients in the U.K., where she lived.
MARIAM ZAKI
Counseling Psychologist
Mariam received her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida in the United States. In addition to that, she also attained a certificate in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling alongside her degree from the same university. Due to her academic excellence, Mariam was accepted into and is currently a member of Chi Sigma Iota, which is an American National Honors Counseling Society and is a member of the American Counseling Association.
DINA FARID
Clinical Psychologist
Dina earned her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and is a certified counselor from the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC, USA) and is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) - ADD Coach Academy.
Dina practices Individual and group therapy using CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and integrative Psychotherapy.
SILVIA DOSS
Clinical Counselor
Silvia earned her Master of Arts in clinical mental health counseling (MACMHC) from CCU, Colorado, USA. She is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) from the United States National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and she follows their ethical standards.
Silvia provides individual, group, and couples therapy. She has worked with individuals who are living with mood disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and sex and gender-based violence (SGBV).
SHERRY BOTROS
Counseling Psychologist
Sherry is a Counseling Psychologist. She has a Master's degree in International Counseling and Community Psychology from the American University in Cairo .
Sherry uses an Integrative Interpersonal Model applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Existential Psychotherapy Techniques.
NOREHAN ALY
Counseling Psychologist
Norehan is an Egyptian-American Counseling Psychologist.
Education: She earned her MA in Counseling Psychology at The American University in Cairo. She obtained a BSc in Psychology from Mercy College, New York, USA, in which she earned the highest institutional honors of Summa Cum Laude. She has lifetime membership of the American National Society of Collegiate Scholars & Psi Chi: The International Honor Society in Psychology.
AHMED EL MESSIRY
Counseling Psychologist
Ahmed has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Touro University (TUW) in California and Member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Ahmed pursuit a certificate in Humanistic therapy and earned a Post Graduate Certificate from
University of Liverpool in UK addressing Personality, Individual
differences and Intelligence.
Ahmed completed his Bachelor degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo. Along with his previous experience in Behman Hospital and his Humanistic approach.
FELICITY JAFFREY
Human Givens Therapist
Felicity is from the UK and has had 20 years of experience in overseas multi-cultural life, mainly in Egypt. She is qualified as a psychotherapist in the Human Givens methodology, an integrative bio-pyscho-social model of brief solution-focused therapy. Felicity has a degree in English Literature and a professional background in education. She trained in Human Givens therapy having seen its effectiveness in quickly and comprehensively restoring mental wellbeing to people, enabling them to live meaningful lives that work well.
DR NADER TADROS
Family Doctor
Dr. Nader is certified by the American Boards of both Family Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine. Since the late 1990s, he has worked in private practice in Southern New Jersey and followed an academic path of teaching starting at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals-Family Medicine residency program in Philadelphia and later other institutions. He is professor of Global Health and Family Medicine.
CAROL HAMMAL
Art Psychotherapist
Carol is an Egyptian art psychotherapist based out of Cairo, Egypt and Philadelphia, USA. She is Egypt’s first trained art therapist and is considered instrumental in developing the field of art therapy in her home country. She received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy & Counseling from Drexel University in Philadelphia, which is known to be the first graduate art therapy program in the world.
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DR JOHN GAMAL
RAOOM QURESHI
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Raoom Qureshi earned her Professional Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, in 2016. She completed her Bachelor degree in Psychology from Staffordshire University (UK) in 2008 and her Masters in Forensic Psychology from the University of Central Lancashire (UK) in 2011. Furthermore, she has completed diplomas in the Psychology of Criminal Profiling, Counseling and Psychotherapy, and a Certificate in Counseling Concepts.
YASMIN SAMIR
Counseling Psychologist
Over the past years Yasmin has been working with adults, adolescents, teens, children and families in different counselling and clinical settings providing counselling and psychotherapy for a multitude of issues including adolescents’ well-being, anger management, emotional regulation, cyberbullying, self-harm, depression, mood disorders, anxiety, panic disorders, OCD, relationship issues, grief and loss, family dysfunction, conflict resolution, eating disorders, and different experience in sports counselling, DBT skills training in individual and group settings.
INGI ABOU ZEID
Drama Therapist, Yoga instructor, Reflexologist
Ingi's first steps into the wellness field started in 2006 when she joined a yoga teaching program with Indian Master Dr. Maden Bali. The “Bali Method” was approved in Montreal, based on research studies, for women with Breast cancer, supporting them during and after the treatment process.
HALA ESSAM
DOAA ELBASIOUNY
Clinical Psychologist
Doaa is a clinical psychologist and a member of the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS). She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Helwan University and a Diploma in Clinical Psychology from Ain Shams University and she studies psychology master at university of south wales.
REEM HASHEM
Drama & Child Therapist
Reem is a Drama Therapist who found her passion while completing her Bachelor's degree at the American University in Cairo; majoring in Psychology and double minoring in Theater and Anthropology. Reem offers both individual and group sessions. She works with age range from 2 to 19.
NIHAD FARES
Couples & Family Therapist
Nihad M.A., MFT. `She is a Marriage and Family Therapist. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the American University in Cairo in 2003 and her Master of Arts in Counseling with a specialisation in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2017 from Liberty University in Virginia, USA in 2017. Nihad works with adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
DR ALFRED NABIL
Specialist Psychiatrist
As a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist, Dr. John Gamal is a member of Arab Board of Psychiatry and a member of the Egyptian Association of Group Therapies and Processes and enrolled in their Group Therapy Diploma program. He received clinical training at Al-Rakhawy/Dar Al Mokattam for Mental Health Hospital. Having been trained in multiple modalities of therapy, he mostly utilize different techniques in therapy
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Clinical Psychologist
(Psychosexual Therapist)
Hala is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in LGBTIQ+, male and female Sexual disorders, maladaptive Sexual behavior, sexual abuse, trauma, Infidelity, gender dysphoria, Marital conflicts, anxiety and depression.
Upon completing her diploma in clinical psychology, Hala pursued her professional training in both individual and group therapy for patients with psychotic features and mood disorders.
Certified Dr. in Alternative Medicine & Bioresonance Specialist
After being healed from a fatal health condition with the use of alternative therapies Dr. Nabil grew a strong passion for exploring and studying Holistic Medicine. His initial background in electronic engineering paved the way for him to become an International Specialist in Bioresonance; confidently combining the science of frequencies and energy fields to various techniques of alternative therapies.
NORHAN AL ARABY
Counseling Psychologist
Norhan is pursuing her Doctoral degree in Existential Psychotherapy and Counseling at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counseling in London, UK. She is a member of the British Psychological Society, UK. She graduated with a BA in Psychology from the American University in Cairo.
Norhan is currently a counselor in training and has previously gained extensive experience at a variety of counseling settings.
SHAHIRA GALAL
Introspective Hypnotherapist
Shahira Galal is a certified introspective hypnosis practitioner who studied with master hypnotherapist Alba Weinman in the United States.
Through guiding her clients in their inner-journeys, Shahira offers a sacred space for those seeking spiritual growth.
LINA EZZAT
Clinical Nutritionist
Shortly after Lina earned her BSc. in Pharmacy & Biotechnology from the German University in Cairo, she pursued her long-life passion for healing by completing a Clinical Nutrition diploma from Ain Shams University. This scientific foundation allowed her to become an effective Clinical Nutritionist who prioritizes the holistic health of her clients over FAD diets and scale measurements.
SALLY FARAG
Career Coach
Sally is a senior career coach, human capital management and development consultant, with a wealth of experience of more than 15 years.
Throughout her highly specialized journey, Sally had a transformational impact on whole multicultural organizations' paths, as well as hundreds of key individuals' careers through career coaching sessions,
GINA KHALIFA
Clinical Child Psychologist
Gina Khalifa is a Clinical Child Psychologist, certified by Leeds Beckett University and registered at Play Therapy International (the foremost international organization) as a Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills in the U.K in 2019. She obtained her master’s degree in psychology from Derby University-U.K, and also completed a diploma in child psychology. She is a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
DR GEORGETTE SAVVIDES
Counseling & Business Psychologist
Georgette received her professional Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in Counseling Psychology from City University, UK; and her second doctorate from Southern California University in the USA, with a specialization in Occupational/Business psychology. She obtained her MSc. in Clinical and Public Health from Kings College, Institute of Psychiatry, UK.
ZAHWA HAGGAG
Clinical Child Psychologist
Zahwa is a Clinical Child Psychologist, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator (CPDPE), and a member of The British Psychological Society (MBPsS) as well as The American Psychological Association. Her Master of Science in Clinical Child Psychology (MSc) was obtained from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and she received her Bachelor of Art in Psychology (Hons) from UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur.
RITA KALLINI
Clinical Psychologist
Rita is an Egyptian/Canadian clinical psychologist, who is currently doing her Clinical doctorate degree (PsyD) at California Southern University after earning her Master's degree in Psychology from Harvard University and her bachelor’s degree from the American University in Cairo. She is a member of the BPS (British Psychological Society in the UK) and the APA (American Psychological Association in the US).
DR MOHAMED FAROUK
Specialist Psychiatrist
Mohamed is an Assistant Lecturer of Psychiatry at Kasr Al Ainy, Cairo University. He received his Masters in Psychiatry in 2017, then worked in the UK as a Specialist Psychiatrist for two years. Currently, he is back in Cairo working towards the MD degree.
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DR IBRAHIM SAMY
Andrologist / Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist (Trainee)
Ibrahim is an Irish/Egyptian doctor training to be specialized in Andrology and Sexual Medicine. He is a registered doctor with the General Medical Council in the United Kingdom (UK) and has completed a master’s degree in Sexual & Reproductive Health from the University of South Wales and is currently training as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist through the LDPRT and Middlesex University in the United Kingdom.
DR WAFAA ELTANTAWY
Accredited Psychosexual and Couple Relationship Therapist / Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Therapist / Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Dr. Wafaa is a British Egyptian Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive healthcare and a Gynaecologist with a special interest in Sexual Medicine and Women’s Health. She is also an Accredited and experienced Psychosexual Therapist (sex therapist) and Relationship Counsellor (marriage counseling). She is licensed by the GMC (General Medical Council in UK and the Medical Syndicate in Egypt). She is also a qualified Compulsive Sexual Behaviour therapist.
MARIAM AZIZ
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist (Trainee)
Mariam is a sexual health educator with a degree from the University of Michigan in the US (2020) and is currently training as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist through the LDPRT and Middlesex University in the United Kingdom (ongoing: 2023). She also holds a master’s degree in Education from Ludwigsburg University of Education in Germany where she did her research on sexual health education in Egypt (2018).
ALIAA ELSHEIKH
Clinical Psychologist
Aliaa is a psychotherapist who has studied both psychotherapy and fine arts. She is also a founding member of the Egyptian Afro-Asian Art Therapists Association. She belongs to the "Egyptian Association of Group Therapies and Processes". She earned a diploma in counseling psychology from Ain Shams University and a diploma in art therapy from Helwan University. As well as; EAGT Group Therapy Diploma, DBT Skills Group Training Course, and Reiki-2 Energy Healing.
DOAA KADDAH
Existential Psychotherapist (Trainee)
Doaa is a doctoral candidate in Psychotherapy at the New London School of Existential Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom. She has two master’s degrees: A Master of Arts in Sociology-Anthropology from the American University in Cairo and a Master of Science in Educational Psychology from the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich.
NORAN HOSSAM
Clinical Child Psychologist
After Noran earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ain-shams university in 2015, she received her professional training at the Effective Learning Foundation (ELF) and worked there for four years. During that period, Noran worked with children with developmental delay, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and learning disabilities, aged 2 to 14 years old.
SAMA EISSA
Counseling Psychologist
Sama is an Individual and Couple Therapist. She attained her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the American University in Cairo (AUC). She has a wide experience in working with various age groups from adolescence to young adults, adults, and partners.
Sama practiced and trained at the Psychological Counseling Services and Training Center at AUC.
MALAK EL HUSSEINY
Counseling Psychologist
Malak earned her MSc in Counseling Psychology from the University of Sheffield and has a Bacholer’s degree in Psychology from the American University in Cairo. She received her training in Al Mashfa hospital working with substance abuse. She also trained at the Behman hospital, where she shadowed a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of cases; presenting with mood disorders, personality disorders, and many more.
DR MOHANAD NABIL
Specialist Psychiatrist
Mohanad had his residency in The Behman Hospital where he worked as a registrar for three years. He is currently a certified member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists after passing his MRCPsych exams and accordingly became a specialist psychiatrist.
Mohanad is interested in General Adult Psychiatry with experience in dealing with depression, schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, anxiety and personality disorders.
FARAH ABDELBARY
Clinical Psychologist
Farah holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from City, University of London. Her degree is science-based which gave her extensive insight into the world of Biopsychology. She received training in El Rakhawy hospital for mental health as well as 57357 Children’s cancer hospital psychology department. She also worked in the rehabilitation unit in Kasr Al Ainy psychiatry for 2 years.
MOHAMAD NAGI
Psychotherapist
Mohamad graduated with a Master of Social Work from one of the oldest and largest schools in the US: Rutgers University, also known as the State University of New Jersey. He is qualified to treat a variety of mental disorders. Most of his experience is in the treatment of trauma, dissociation, and high-functioning autism with co-occurring disorders.
DR YASMINE ANWAR
Consultant Psychiatrist
Yasmine is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a Doctorate degree in Psychiatry and Rehabilitation. She has long years of training and practice in Kasr Al Ainy, Cairo University Hospitals and in private inpatient and outpatient settings.
She works with adults, couples, families, and adolescents. She is highly specialized in Rehabilitation Psychiatry and helping clients through their journey of recovery.
YASMIN REFAEI
Organizational Psychologist
Yasmin earned her MSc in Organizational/Industrial psychology from The American College of Greece; as well as a bachelor’s degree from the American University of Cairo with a minor in educational studies. She was trained as a career counselor during her studies abroad, working closely with clients trying to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as researching career possibilities, job openings,
MOHAMED MAKLED
Therapist
Mohamed focuses primarily on Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation. He earned his diploma in Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation from the institute of Net USA (ISAACS). He is the senior rehabilitation and family counselor of El Maadi palace hospital.
He also manages the rehabilitation program of Nile recovery house which consists mainly of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Relapse Prevention awareness for his clients.
REEM SONBOL
Family & Marriage Counselor
Reem received her Master’s of Arts in Counseling, with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, from Liberty University, in 2022. She started her counseling career at the Johns Hopkins University’s clinical mental health counseling program, where she received extensive training in play and expressive therapy.
Reem attended training on various expressive therapies including sand and play therapies.