BIOGRAPHY
I hold a PhD hosted by the University of Reading (UK) and supervised by Prof Craig Steel and Dr Helen Kennerley (both from the University of Oxford). I also have a Master of Arts in Psychoanalytic Studies from the University of London and a Postgraduate Master's Level Professional Diploma in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatments from the Charley Waller Institute.
Currently, I am an external academic supervisor for a Clinical Psychology Doctorate student at the University of Oxford. With over 10 years of experience in the UK’s National Health Service, including 6 years at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, I have extensive experience as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and supervisor. My clinical training also includes schema therapy, mindfulness-based CBT, and compassion-focused therapy.
Areas of Research Experience and Interest:
1. Cross-Cultural Applications of CBT: Examining how cultural factors affect CBT's effectiveness in diverse populations, focusing on Arab Muslim populations.
2. Mental Health Vulnerability in Arab Populations: Investigating vulnerability factors contributing to mental disorders in Arab Muslim communities.
3. Global Mental Health and Capacity Building: Developing mental health resources in countries with limited access to psychological therapies, particularly in post-conflict regions.
EDUCATION
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Master Degree, Master of Arts in Psychoanalytic Studies, Psychology, University of London, 2003
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Doctorate Degree, Maladaptive Representations of Beliefs as Cognitive schemata, Psychology, The University of Reading, 2024
RESEARCH AREAS
- Transpersonal Schemata
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
