Ms. Sirine El Banna

Qualifications

• Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Art at AL Ahlyia Amman University

Summary

Ms. Sirine El Banna is a highly qualified Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders. She excels in applying a variety of therapeutic techniques, including C.B.T and E.F.T principles, to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, social phobia, OCD, and panic attacks among both pediatric and adult populations. Her skills extend to conducting workshops on mood problems, stress management, emotional eating in adults, and behavior management in children. Moreover, she actively contributes to community and parent support groups and possesses in-depth knowledge of diagnostic assessments for neuro developmental disorders. As a member of the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) and Lebanese Health Specialty for Clinical Psychology, she continues to make valuable contributions to the field of mental health.

Brief Profile

With 16 years of professional experience, Ms. Sirine is a skilled Clinical Psychologist with expertise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders. She applies her clinical skills in various settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, and private practice. Her specialization lies in diagnosing and treating mental disorders using a range of techniques, such as psychotherapy, counseling, and psychological testing. Effective communication is an essential aspect of her practice, as she strives to understand her patients' concerns and explains psychological complexities in an easily comprehensible manner. Building rapport and fostering trusting relationships with her patients are among her strengths.

Ms. Sirine’s career began as a Clinical Psychologist in Saudi Arabia, where she worked with adult patients with conditions like stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders. Simultaneously, she conducted initial evaluations, assessments, and interventions for children with autism, hyperactivity, attention deficit, and global developmental delay. Her work encompassed various therapeutic approaches, including behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and individual and group therapy.

In 2012, she worked as a Psychologist at a private clinic, where she extended her expertise to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients, devising personalized care plans for each case. She also received training in addiction treatment during her studies on the Master's level, engaging in group therapy sessions under supervision. Continuing her professional journey, Ms. Sirine relocated to Doha, Qatar in 2019. In 2020, she completed training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for adult patients with mood disorders.