Therapist Profile

My Approach to Helping

My practice procedures conform to the American Psychological Association's Code of Ethics. As the only licensed psychologist in Kuwait for many years, I have without exception maintained the highest level of ethical standards. There are no psychology licensing requirements here, and hence no locally imposed ethical guidelines. Of course, this situation easily lends itself to fraudulent and abusive practices which violate the first tenet of all health practitioners, "do no harm". My expertise covers both ends of the spectrum, as I am trained in Jungian analytical psychology, including dream analysis; and trained in the Biodyne model of brief intermittent psychotherapy throughout the life-cycle. In most cases, I employ the cognitive behavioral approach for maximum treatment results within the shortest time frame. Psychological assessment is an important part of my treatment program. I utilize a treatment plan with short and long-term goals which incorporates assessment results. School-aged children's emotional problems are approached from a psychoeducational perspective. Learning problems are diagnosed and treated first which often reduces the need for long-term therapy. Likewise, substance abuse and dependency issues are treated before attempting to resolve the related issues of academic/work performance, family/marital problems, and rule violations.

More Info About My Practice

Clients are rightfully concerned about the issues of confidentiality and privacy when they come for psychological treatment. Many clients have had their confidentiality violated before coming to me. Confidentiality is an integral feature of the psychological services which I deliver. Client information is never divulged without written consent from the client. Kuwaiti cleints value their confidentiality all the more due to the close-knit nature of the society. Many local people deliberately seek me out rather than traveling abroad for treatment as they may have done in the past. I am most well-known for my Psychoeducational Assessments for attention deficits, learning disabilities and emotional problems. My Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Program, with written Report, includes individualized Recommendations for School and Home. I also provide Treatment Programs which aid in the rehabilitation of the cognitive processes involved in learning. My reputation in this area has earned the respect of teachers, counselors and administrators in many schools throughout the country.