ABOUT ME

I was born on the 7th of September, 1965 in Vienna into a vibrant and multicultural home, to an Egyptian

father and Austrian mother.

My multifaceted childhood and the many different cultural influences I was exposed to already in my childhood had a great impact on me. They are the reason why I began to develop a sincere interest in social psychology early on in my life and why I ultimately decided to pursue psychology as a career.

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Due to my multicultural upbringing I speak German, English and Arabic, all languages in which I also offer consultations in. 

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I am the mother of two daughters (Born 1988 & 1991).

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Ausbildung und beruflicher Werdegang

ongoing

Lecturing activities, hosting workshops
Collaborating on projects of the Federal Association of Austrian Psychologists

(including fit2work, #Change youth project)

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ongoing

Further training on the subject matter of Trauma, Embodiment & Mindfulness
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November 2021

Entry into the List of Counsellors for the Federal Ministry of Justice for Parental Counselling §95
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since 2019 

Certified Sleep Coach, (Certification from the Medical University of Vienna).

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since 2013

Opened my private practice as a Clinical & Health Psychologist

Psychological treatment/counselling

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since 2013

working as Clinical & Health Psychologist at the Women's Health Center

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2011-2012

Postgraduate training as a Clinical & Health Psychologist

(practical training at the Women's Health Center FEM Süd and the Nursing Home Berndorf)

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2001 – 2012

Pharmaceutical/Clinical Consultant​

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2000 – 2001

Freelancer in market research
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since 2000

Trained Mediator (conflict management)
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2000

Graduated with a Degree in Psychology from the University of Vienna.

Dissertation:  „Standing in between two 2 Cultures“

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Worked as an early childhood educator for several years before starting my University Degree.