ABOUT ME
Mag. Carmen Abouelenin
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.
Due to my multicultural upbringing I speak German, English and Arabic, all languages in which I also offer consultations in.
I am the mother of two daughters (Born 1988 & 1991).
Ausbildung und beruflicher Werdegang
ongoing
Lecturing activities, hosting workshops
Collaborating on projects of the Federal Association of Austrian Psychologists
(including fit2work, #Change youth project)
ongoing
Further training on the subject matter of Trauma, Embodiment & Mindfulness
November 2021
Entry into the List of Counsellors for the Federal Ministry of Justice for Parental Counselling §95
since 2019
Certified Sleep Coach, (Certification from the Medical University of Vienna).
since 2013
Opened my private practice as a Clinical & Health Psychologist
Psychological treatment/counselling
since 2013
working as Clinical & Health Psychologist at the Women's Health Center
2011-2012
Postgraduate training as a Clinical & Health Psychologist
(practical training at the Women's Health Center FEM Süd and the Nursing Home Berndorf)
2001 – 2012
Pharmaceutical/Clinical Consultant
2000 – 2001
Freelancer in market research
since 2000
Trained Mediator (conflict management)
2000
Graduated with a Degree in Psychology from the University of Vienna.
Dissertation: „Standing in between two 2 Cultures“
Worked as an early childhood educator for several years before starting my University Degree.