The world is changing rapidly and our lives, environments and routines have changed. Mental Health is an important aspect that we need to discuss. Mental health difficulties can present in many different ways such as rapid changes in mood, feelings of sadness, anxiety, fear, anger, physical distress, suicide or wanting to harm others.

It is okay to not be okay.

There are many places in Qatar to seek help:

•Hamad Medical Centre

HMC provides a range of services which includes inpatient consultation/liaison and emergency services. Additionally, there are outpatient clinics for adults, children and adolescents. Therapies such as psychology and psychotherapy are also available.

HMC has a helpline call 16060 or 16000 or +974 4438 4563

For more information click here

•Sidra

Sidra’s Department of Psychiatry has 2 Divisions, the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS) and Perinatal Mental Health.

Sidra provides clinical care to children, women and families. The faculty is involved in number of cutting edge research projects including Autism, ADHD, Perinatal Depression and Anxiety, Genetics, Neuroimaging and interface of psychiatric issues with chronic medical illness.
For more information +974 4003 3333 or contact Sidra

•QF Clinic

(HBKU Students’ Center)
+974 4454 1244

•Dr. Aju’s Clinic

Contact: +974 4436 5051 or click here

•Mind Institute

Offers both psychological and school services
Contact: +974 3337 7648 or click here

•The International Medical Centre

The IM Centre has psychologists from Western Europe and Australia. They provide psychological support and counselling for adults, children, couples and families. 
For more information contact 4488-4292 or click here

•Weyak Mental Health Friends Association

Offers counseling services in Arabic
Contact +974 4487 8766 or click here

•Al Ali Hospital

Has both psychiatrists and psychologists
Contact +974 4489 8888 or click here

•Al Ahmadani Medical Center

Clinical Psychology and Counseling
English and Arabic counseling services for ages 10+
Contact +974 4435 4455 or click here

PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS

I have not verified the degrees and credentials in this article. Kindly ensure you do your homework and verify degrees, qualifications and registrations before consulting any therapist.

•Layal Azizi

A Clinical and Pathological Psychologist who works as a School Counselor in Qatar Academy Al Khor and has specialized in diagnosis and psychological treatment of mental, behavioral and emotional illnesses. Layal provides mental health guidance and support for adults and children. She is also certified in Art Therapy and in Mindfulness in Times of Crisis. 
Email layal.azizi@gmail.com 
Instagam: @LayalAzizi

•Noor Counseling and Consulting

Shefa Obeid is a psychological counsellor, trainer and consultant specialized in self-empowerment, trauma healing and psychological support.
@noorcounsel offers counselling, consulting and training.

•Hanna Gildam-Clark

A sports mental skills coach who works with numerous high performing athletes including the Qatar National Rugby Team. She offers 1-1 virtual consultations for athletes wanting to improve their mental state during this time and upon their return back to sport following this pandemic.

Contact Hanna at 
hgcsportsperformance@gmail.com or on Instagram

Hanna has a Masters Degree in Applied Sport Psychology from St. Mary’s University, Twickenham, London

•Heather Lee

Heather is registered with the Canadian Counseling and Psychotherapy Association, as well as the Middle Easter Psychological Association.

Heather does not do private practice, but is happy to consult or offer short term interventions. Heather has experience in working with clients with depression, anxiety, child development, learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and sexuality issues.

Contact her at helee@qf.org.qa or here

•Nimo Omer

Nimo is a psychologist with over 10 years of experience in mental health and delivering therapy. Having completed her training in the United Kingdom, she specializes in helping people with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems and multiple other problems. 

She works with people on an individual basis and also offer couples therapy. Both are delivered online. 

Contact:
@iamnimo__ 
@Serene_therapies 
Email: Serenetherapiesglobal@gmail.com or on her website

• Ms. Tina Balachandran

Ms. Tina Balachandran is a Clinical and Aviation Psychologist, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional passionate about making therapy accessible. She believes in inspiring resilience to help individuals heal and grow. She runs her clinical practice under Alsafwa Medical Center offering both individual and couple therapy.

 

To book an appointment call the clinic 33897772 or WhatsApp her directly 50292166

 

Website: www.flourishingminds.net

Social media handle across Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @Engage2Flourish

Instagram pages worth following:

DR NAIF

@50shadesofwisdom

Online helplines and counselling agencies:

The following organizations offer virtual counselling:

•Amwell: 
https://business.amwell.com/

•Better help: 
https://www.betterhelp.com/

•Expat Nest: 
https://www.expatnest.com/

•RNG International: 
https://rnginternational.com/

•Truman Group: 
https://truman-group.com/

•William & Associate Counselling Services: 
http://www.wacs.ca

CHILD PROTECTION

•Sidra Child Advocacy Program

Helpline +974 4003 4000 or click here

Available for the public (both children and adults) to call during regular work hours (Sunday-Thursday, 7AM-3PM) if there is a concern of child abuse.

Languages:
Both Arabic and English. 

Individuals calling after hours will be asked to leave a message with the relevant details.

To report suspected cases of child abuse call +974 4003 7227- available 24/7 for professionals (e.g. school staff, healthcare providers, etc).

Find a trusted child helpline in your country:

https://www.icmec.org/education-portal/reporting-mechanisms/


A special thank you to Heather Lee from The Learning Center at Qatar Foundation for her help, guidance and information.


Kindly note that in Qatar many individuals call themselves “psychologist” or “counselor” but this does not necessarily mean they are qualified. If you are visiting a private practitioner, kindly do your research, ask for degrees, qualifications and it is important to ask about where a potential therapist is registered in their home country.

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