SHAMS PSYCHOLOGY CENTER
Expert Psychiatric & Psychological Care in the Heart of Cairo
Shams Psychology Center provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric and psychological services. Our team of specialists is dedicated to helping you achieve lasting mental wellness through personalized, science-driven care.
At Shams Clinic, we don't just provide therapy; we provide a sanctuary for growth. Our evidence-based approach ensures that every step of your journey is guided by the latest scientific standards.
OUR EXPERTISE
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Nestled in the heart of Cairo, Shams Psychological Consultations Center provides a safe space for exceptional mental health support.
BESPOKE MATCHING
Choosing the right therapist is a critical first step in your mental health journey. At Shams Clinic, we don't just assign doctors; we carefully match you with the specialist whose expertise and approach align perfectly with your unique needs, ensuring a truly personalised experience.
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OUR CORE VALUES
We treat every person with full respect, regardless of their gender, religion, background, orientation, or the nature of what they are going through.
We build our interventions on the latest guidelines and research in psychiatry and psychotherapy.
We believe that an integrated team is more capable of healing than individual effort alone.
We see the person as a whole — biologically, psychologically, and socially — and offer interventions as diverse as those who come to us.
We protect the privacy of everyone who seeks our help, to the highest professional, technical, and ethical standards.
We strive for genuine and lasting recovery, not temporary solutions.
Mostafa Tarek
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist Specializes in the treatment of substance use disorders, conduct disorders, personality disorders, and anxiety disorders, as well as comprehensive psychometric assessment for adolescents and adults. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts (Psychology) from Cairo University with a Very Good grade, and has completed the preliminary year of a Master's degree with an Excellent grade from the same university. Completed specialized courses in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy. Worked as a psychologist at a psychiatric hospital for 6 years. |
Dr. Mariam Shehata
Consultant Psychiatrist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Dr. Mariam Shehata is a Consultant Psychiatrist and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, holding a Master's and Doctorate in Psychiatry as well as the Arab Board. She has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, addiction, personality disorders, and psychological trauma. She follows a comprehensive approach combining psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy, and actively participates in training medical students and residents. |
Dr. Bassem Ramzy
Psychiatry Specialist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Psychiatry Specialist specializing in Adult Psychiatry, practicing in Egypt since 2018. He is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medicine and has undertaken research in the United States focused on geriatric depression. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. His areas of expertise include addiction treatment, personality disorders, OCD, depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia and other complex psychiatric conditions. He draws on a strong foundation in evidence-based pharmacological treatment alongside advanced psychotherapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. Dr. Bassem takes a patient-centered approach to care, working collaboratively with each patient — offering his clinical expertise to guide the conversation while supporting them in choosing the treatment modality that fits their own goals, values, and circumstances." |
Dr. Rehab Abdelfattah
Consultant Psychiatrist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Consultant Psychiatrist and therapist with 21 years of experience, providing group, individual, and marital psychotherapy, and specializing in sleep medicine. |
Aya Elsayed
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist With over 6 years of experience, holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Gibraltar. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Has experience providing psychological support to refugees and vulnerable migrants, as well as to late adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, mood, trauma-related, personality, phobic, and adjustment disorders. |
Mona Ahmed
Clinical Psychologist
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Dr. Mahmoud Kamal
Specialist Psychiatrist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Specialist Psychiatrist and psychotherapist specialized in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder, working with all age groups with special focus on the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents, in addition to promoting family mental health and cohesion. |
د مصطفي ابراهيم
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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Amany Nasr
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist Specializes in psychological assessment and the treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD, in both children and adults. Utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside a range of standardized psychological assessments to guide diagnosis and treatment planning. |
Dr. Kyrillos Boutros
Psychiatry Specialist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Psychiatry and addiction treatment specialist with over 11 years of experience, specializing in adult psychiatry, addiction, personality disorders, mood disorders, and psychosis, in addition to childhood psychiatric disorders. Holds a Master's degree from Ain Shams University and a diploma in group therapy, and uses advanced techniques such as EMDR for trauma, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, and CBT. |
Dr. Marvat El-Idroussy
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist and therapist certified by the Ministry of Health, and a certified trainer for psychological and educational programs at Ain Shams University. Worked at Dar Al-Muqattam Hospital for Mental Health for five years, and as a family and psychotherapy consultant in Saudi Arabia for 12 years. Holds a PhD and diploma in Clinical Psychology from Ain Shams University, and is trained in several therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, REBT, and ACT. Specializes in treating disorders in adolescents and adults, marital therapy, and family counselling. Has taught at several Egyptian universities and has published research in specialized journals. |
Dr. Wafaa Tantawy
Physician & Psychosexual Therapist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Certified and experienced psychosexual therapist and relationship/marriage counsellor, holding official accreditation as a therapist and supervisor in psychosexual therapy from COSRT and IAST (UK). Head of the Psychosexual Therapy Clinic at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust in London, United Kingdom. |
Dr. Ahmed Elsherbiny
Psychiatry Specialist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Dr. Ahmed Elsherbiny is a psychiatry specialist and Assistant Lecturer of Psychiatry, treating children, adolescents, and adults. He holds a Master's degree in Psychiatry and is pursuing a PhD in Psychiatry. He treats a wide range of conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD and trauma-related disorders, OCD, ADHD, personality disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders, providing individualized treatment plans, pharmacotherapy, and evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. |
Dr. Nabil El-Qot
Consultant Psychiatrist, Sexual Medicine & Addiction Treatment
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Consultant Psychiatrist with over 34 years of experience in psychiatry, psychotherapy, marital and sexual therapy, and addiction treatment. Holds a Master's degree in Psychiatry and a PhD in Child and Adolescent Studies, and is certified by the European Committee of Sexual Medicine. Has served as a consultant to international bodies such as the United Nations and UNICEF, and was a visiting researcher at the Free University of Berlin. Member of local and international societies for group therapy and sexual medicine. |
Dr. Lamiaa Wageeh
Psychiatrist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Specialist Psychiatrist with 6 years of experience treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and dual diagnosis. |
Dr. Mahmoud Saad
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist Holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Cairo University, and a license to practice psychotherapy from the Ministry of Health. Worked at Dar Al-Mokattam Hospital for Mental Health for seven years, and currently works at Abbasyia Hospital, alongside private centers and clinics. Certified trainer in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and a founding member of the Egyptian Association for Cognitive Therapies. |
Dr. Ibrahim Younis
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| أخصائي نفسي إكلينيكي ممارس للعلاج المعرفي السلوكي (CBT)، متخصص في علاج القلق والاكتئاب والوسواس القهري (OCD) واضطراب ما بعد الصدمة (PTSD). حاصل على درجتي الماجستير والدكتوراه في علم النفس الإكلينيكي. له أبحاث ومنشورات علمية حول النمو ما بعد الصدمة . |
Haya Khaled Aman
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist with 4 years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, ADHD, and emotional and behavioral difficulties in children (with family counselling) and adults. Experienced in helping clients develop skills to cope with everyday challenges. Holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and currently practices at a specialized clinic. |
Dr. Rasha Abdel Fattah Shetta
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist and therapist for children and adolescents, with over 15 years of experience. Specializes in treating psychological and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents, including ADHD. Holds a Doctorate and Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (Ain Shams and Mansoura Universities), and a diploma in Communication Disorders (Ain Shams University). Conducts psychological assessments, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides family counselling for parents. |
Dr. Kholoud Ahmed Ali
Psychiatry Specialist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Specialist Psychiatrist with over 10 years of experience in clinical assessment and pharmacotherapy for adults and adolescents. Specialized in evidence-based psychotherapies (CBT & DBT) for anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, and personality disorders, alongside over 4 years of clinical practice in Couples Therapy using the Gottman Method. |
Abeer Mahmoud
Mental Health Specialist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Mental Health Specialist Holds a Master's degree in Mental Health and Psychological Counseling from the Faculty of Education, Mansoura University (2019), and a PhD in Clinical Mental Health and Psychological Counseling, completed in 2026. Also trained in Non-Violent Communication (NVC). Provides individual, marital, and family therapy using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and specializes in working with individuals and adolescents who have experienced psychological trauma and sexual or physical abuse, using Somatic Experiencing (SE) and EMDR. Certified in Level 1 of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. Has worked at Ajyad Hospital for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment since 2014, and as a psychologist at Sanad Center, affiliated with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), working with female refugees and survivors of violence. Has 12 years of experience in psychotherapy, receives ongoing clinical supervision, and is currently enrolled in a diploma in Psychodrama Therapy. |
Om Kolthoum
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist Holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Faculty of Arts, Al-Azhar University. Completed multiple diplomas in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Psychodynamic Therapy. Also holds a diploma in trauma treatment using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) from Trauma Aid UK. Works with adolescents and adults. |
Dr Aya Osama
Psychiatry Specialist
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Dr. Tamer Diab
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychotherapist holding a PhD in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), with over 20 years of experience in clinical psychotherapy and a license to practice from the Egyptian Ministry of Health. Specializes in treating mood disorders, PTSD, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults. His practice is grounded in evidence-based CBT and DBT, and he also lectures and trains professionals in modern psychotherapeutic approaches. |
Shaimaa Mostafa Mohamed
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience in assessing and supporting children and adolescents, addressing psychological and behavioral disorders, and providing family counselling. Holds a Master's degree in Child Psychological Studies, along with specialized diplomas in Group Psychotherapy and Schema Therapy for children and adolescents, in addition to specialized training in psychotherapy for children and adolescents. |
Dr. Alaa Abdel Hadi
Clinical Psychotherapist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist Holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a license to practice psychotherapy from the Ministry of Health. Has completed numerous training courses in psychological assessment and treatment, and has delivered specialized courses in family counselling. Has worked at several psychiatric hospitals since 2006 to the present. Served as a psychological consultant for the Ebda' Initiative for Justice and Community Rights (2014–2016) and for Hayah Foundation (2016–2019). Has a particular interest in working with adults across a range of psychological disorders, providing group therapy, and rehabilitation for patients with psychosis. |
Dr. Yasmine Nour Eldin
Consultant Clinical Nutritionist & Eating Disorders
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Consultant Clinical Nutritionist and Egyptian Board certified in Clinical Nutrition. Head of the Clinical Nutrition Department at Shefa Hospitals Group. Lecturer at the National Nutrition Institute. Board member of the Egyptian Association for the Study of Obesity (EMASO). Member of the Sports Nutrition Medical Committee, Ministry of Youth and Sports. |
Sanaa Abdel Sabour
Clinical Psychologist
THE SHAMS CLINIC
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| Clinical Psychologist Holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Department of Psychology, Cairo University (2012); a Diploma in Clinical Psychology, Cairo University (2013); a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Cairo University (2018); and a PhD in Clinical Psychology, Cairo University (2024). Works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating various psychological disorders. Worked for nine years at Adel Sadek Hospital for Psychiatry, treating a range of psychiatric disorders with a particular focus on addiction, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and OCD. Currently Head of the Addiction Department at Adel Sadek Hospital for Psychiatry and Addiction. |
Dr.Heba Sobhy
Clinical Psychologist