Imane Akhlafa
Adult Psychologist
Imane is an adult Psychologist, working with English, Dutch, and Maghrebi speaking clientele. With a BA in social work and psychology, and a M.Sc. in clinical and health psychology, she uses a holistic outlook towards mental health.
Imane is a Dutch Certified Clinical and Health Psychologist (M.Sc) and licensed as a Psychologist from the CDA in Dubai. Having over 10 years of international experience in the Netherlands, Morocco, and Dubai, Imane takes a culturally sensitive and personally tailored approach to therapy.
Imane values an in-dept understanding of patterns and complaints, and strives towards long term learning and change. She helps clients think critically and reflectively in order to better understand and help themselves in compassionate manner. Viewing the therapeutic relationship as an essential working collaboration, Imane always strives to provide a safe environment with mutual trust, respect and commitment.
Imane has lead various virtual psychologically themed groups in the Dubai community, and presented psycho-educational workshops for companies and institutions.
Specializations:
• Adult Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Compassion Focussed Therapy ( CFT)
• Grief counselling
Special interest in a range of issues including:
• Anxiety issues
• Depression & low mood
• Self-esteem & self-identity issues
• Stress management
• Grief, loss & bereavement support
• Adjustment issues
• Emotion regulation
• Anger Management
• Interpersonal issues and Communication
• Assertiveness training
• Bipolar Disorder
• Borderline Disorder
• Life skills and Personal empowerment
Qualifications
M.Sc. Clinical and Health Psychology
B.S. Psychology
B.AS. Social Work