Dr. Sonakshi Ruhela
Experience : 14+ Years Qualification: PhD in Psychology Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages -English -Hindi Personal Experience & Biography Dr. Sonakshi Ruhela is a Community Development Authority (CDA) licensed Psychologist with over 12 years of experience in the field of Counselling, Psychotherapy, Behavioral-Lifestyle interventions, Neuro-linguistic programming and Psychometric assessment. She has worked extensively in the area of adolescent and adult counselling, Relationship management (Couples and Family), Intimacy issues, Depression, Anxiety and Emotional- Psychological distress, in both India and UAE. She has authored the Book- “Counselling Interventions for Millennials”,which is published by Lambert Publications in 9 languages (https://www.amazon.com/Counseling-Interventions-Millennials-Progressive-Social-Emotional/dp/6202686235). She is expert in providing interventions to a wide range of psychological concerns and follows an eclectic model of therapy employing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, solution focused and client-centred approaches to deal with client concerns. She is instrumental in helping clients’ improve their overall happiness and well-being by talking through their challenges, collaboratively determining realistic and achievable goals, and providing them with necessary skills and tools to bring in a positive change and enhancement to their quality of life. She is competent in providing Mental Health care of International ethical standards to her clients. She holds a Harvard Certification in Higher Education with a PhD in Psychology, recognised by the Ministry of Education, UAE. She is also an accomplished Educationalist, and is currently the Program Head for Psychological Sciences at Curtin University Dubai. She was the Former Associate Registrar and Assistant Professor, Psychology at Amity University Dubai. She was pioneer in forming the Department of Psychology at Amity University Dubai in 2016. She has conducted over 100 national and international events, school seminars, talkshows, conferences, industrial trainings, community engagement initiatives hosted by various schools, hospitals/clinics, government entities, corporates in India, UK and UAE. She has a rich Research profile with Scopus index publications and Research Projects at ICSSR & All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), India and Al-Jalila Foundation, UAE. She is a professional member of the American Psychological Association, Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists and Middle East Psychological Association. She is the recipient of the following awards:- 1-People choice award for Excellence in Mental Health, by The World Health Awards in 2021 2-Great Indian Women Leader Category- Education Award, by Golden Signatures award in 2021 3-Middle East Women Leaders Award, by World Women Leadership Congress & Awards in 2020 4-Outstanding achievement for Autism Awareness’ award, by CEIMC/ Maharat Learning centre, UAE in 2018. Specializations -Individual Counselling -Behavioral-Lifestyle interventions -Group Counselling -Pre Marital/ Post Marital Concerns -Family Therapy -Intimacy/ sexual disorders -Anger management -Anxiety/ Panic attacks/ Phobias -Depression/ Distress/ Temperament concerns -Low Self-esteem/ Feelings of helplessness or powerlessness -Work/ Profession related stressors or performance concerns -Personal and social Adjustment related concerns -Neuro-linguistic programming -Psychometric assessment/ testing -School Counselling/ Educational Psychology -Corporate Trainings Qualifications & Memberships -PhD in Psychology, Equivalency Certificate No (MOHE, UAE): 202050383- 1248247 Thesis work- “Counselling Intervention Program for Positive Lifestyle Development in Youth experiencing Psychological Distress -MSc in Psychology, Christ University Bangalore, India -BA Psychology (Hons), Delhi University, India -Higher Education Teaching Certificate, Harvard University, Derek Bok Centre for Teaching and Learning Certifications -Life Skills Empowerment for Adolescence -Managing Aggression and Violence in school children -Personality assessment -Neuro-linguistic Programming -Couples Therapy -Diagnostics
Dr. Randa Rezk Allah
Experience : 20+ Years Qualification: PhD in Emotional Intelligence Development Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages Arabic English She completed her high education Master and Doctorate between 2001_2006 in emotional intelligence and CBT psychotherapy method. She continues her career as psychoanalyst for 10 years with Syrian and Lebanon association and Berlin University for psychoanalysis Specialist emotional intelligence development and Therapist for most psychological issues like eating , sleeping, anxiety disorders etc. and also families and marriage issues ,adolescents problems. Specializations Psychoanalysis one to one sessions for more understanding personality defines mechanism and childhood complex. OCD and Post-Partum Depression. Emotional intelligence tests and development. Treatment PTSD personality disorder ,panic attack Cases and ADHD issues. Qualifications & Memberships PHD in Emotional intelligence development CDA Licensed Psychologist in Dubai SSSSD Licensed counselor psychology in Sharjah Ex Academy Professor in Damascus university for 11 years
Luxy K L
Experience : 10+ Years Qualifications: MA, MSc, MPhil Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages English Malayalam Personal Experience & Biography Luxy K L is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who has expertise in diagnosing and providing psychology services to children, adolescents, adults and elderly who are going through developmental, behavioural, emotional, cognitive, intrapersonal and interpersonal struggles. He does psychological management using a combination of different therapeutic interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Berlin Dissexuality Therapy, etc. His approach is integrative in nature by blending the wisdom of ancient and modern disciplines. He regularly conducts mental health awareness campaigns as an agent for change. Specializations Child Guidance & Parental Training Anxiety & Depression Behavioural Addictions Personality Disorders Marital Discord & Sexual Dysfunctions Dementia & Memory Problems Psychometry – Neuropsychological Assessment Certifications Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Sandra Gorman
Experience : 17+ Years Qualification: MSc in Psychology (UK) Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 Languages English Irish Personal Experience & Biography A seasoned professional, Sandra Gorman is a Counselling Psychologist and School Counsellor, with over 17 years’ experience working in Ireland and UAE, in the mental health and wellbeing sector. She has vast experience working with adults and young people in diverse multicultural populations empowering them to find their inner strength, self-worth and develop strategies to overcome life challenges hence live a more fulfilling and peaceful life. Her extensive workplace experience includes hospitals, clinics, and schools and thus has addressed a wide range of concerns that people needed to navigate in their lives. Sandra is a Dubai licensed CDA psychologist and an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) in Ireland. Sandra believes that most of our challenges arise because of the relationships we have with ourselves and with others in our personal and professional lives. We can also find ourselves stuck in life without enough self-awareness and strategies to move forward. When Sandra works with teenagers and young adults, she meets them where they are, being mindful of the developmental phases they are at. These psychological development phases differ when she is working with older adults as by then our cognitive and emotional regulation is more mature. However, many of the broad concerns are similar yet vary in contexts and age. For example, stress management (school, university, or workplace), personal and professional relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, low mood, depression, grief and loss, trauma, navigating parenting, life events and transitions (new country, new school, going to university, new job, children leaving home, loss of meaning). Meeting each client exactly where they are at that moment in their lives, Sandra uses an integrative approach to build self-awareness, provide psychoeducation, insights, and practical strategies to empower her clients to take their power and live a more content and fulfilling life. Specializations Stress Management Anxiety Low Self-Esteem Self-awareness and Empowerment Life Transitions & Events Depression & Low Mood Grief & Loss Personal and Professional Relationships Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults Conscious Parenting Adolescents, Young Adults & Adults Mother & Adult Daughter Relationships Female Empowerment Trauma informed Therapy Mindful Living Empowerment and Mindfulness Group Programs Qualifications & Memberships MSc in Psychology (UK) MA in Child & Adolescent Studies (Ireland) BA in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Ireland)