Alaa Abuali

I am a mental health counsellor and psychotherapist with over ten years of experience in the USA and the Middle East. Coming from a Middle Eastern background and raised in the US, I speak Arabic fluently and have a deep understanding of various cultures and understand the importance of psychosocial factors within the therapeutic process.

I use an integrative approach rooted in Huma...nistic therapy that focuses on creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for clients through which they can foster positive change and increase self-awareness. I have extensive experience working with adults dealing with adjustment, loss/grief, existential issues, identity issues, stress and family-related issues.

I have worked for ten years in Dubai, UAE at Rashid Hospital, Dubai Diabetes Center and private clinics. I currently practice in London, UK and am a consultant counselor/psychotherapist for private clinics.

I believe that each client has an inner strength that is brought out through the counselling process and that each individual has the potential to improve their mental health and achieve a healthier and more fulfilled life. Although life can be painful, there is a light that shines within each individual, and through healing our wounds, we can regain a sense of calm and learn how to manage our pain in a way that allows us to feel a greater sense of fulfillment and joy. read more