Arabic-speaking psychologist in Amsterdam & online

Therapy in your own language

Some feelings only make sense in Arabic. Some memories come with words that don’t translate. In therapy, you shouldn’t have to search for the right English word while explaining something painful.

I offer sessions in Arabic, English, and Armenian, and you can move between them whenever it feels easier. Many people mix Arabic and English in the same session, and that’s completely fine.

Someone who understands the context

I trained and worked in Lebanon for many years, at a psychiatric hospital, with Médecins Sans Frontières in Beirut, and in private clinics. I’m also registered as a senior specialist in clinical psychology with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Today I live and work in Amsterdam.

That means you don’t have to explain the basics first: family expectations, faith, the pressure to keep things private, or what it’s like to build a life between two cultures. We can talk about all of it, without judgment.

What I can help with

• Anxiety & depressionWorry, panic, low mood, and feeling stuck or flat.
• OCDIntrusive thoughts, checking, doubt, and rituals that take over your day.
• Relationships & familyConflict, loss, and big life changes that affect how you connect.
• Old patternsThe same feelings and choices that keep repeating, often since early life.
• Life between two worldsMoving countries, identity, and finding where you feel at home.
• Not sure?If you don’t know where your struggle fits, that’s fine. Just ask me.

I work mainly with CBT and IPT: practical, evidence-based therapy with tools you can use in everyday life.

Private and confidential

In close communities, privacy matters. Everything you share stays between us and is stored securely under the GDPR. I don’t share anything with your family, employer, or community. The only exception is a serious risk to your safety or someone else’s, and if that ever comes up, I’ll talk it through with you first wherever possible.

Practical details

• In personSarphatistraat 14, 1017 WS Amsterdam
• OnlineBy video on Zoom, across the Netherlands, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia
• LanguagesArabic, English, and Armenian. You can switch between them in a session.
• FeesIn person from €120, online from €100 per session. See all fees
• First stepA free 15–20 minute discovery call to see if we’re a good fit.

In the Netherlands I work as a psychologist. I’m not BIG-registered, so sessions are private and not covered by basic Dutch health insurance.