Founder & Clinical Director
Flourishing Minds Clinic, Qatar
“We need to feel safe to open up, and we need to feel understood within our world. Our vision is to create a psychologically healthier and safe space for nationals and residents in Qatar to heal, grow, and flourish.”
Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness but the presence of “a state of well-being in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community” – World Health Organization.
Everyone has mental health, and YOUR mental health matters to us.
Flourishing Minds Clinic is a safe space within the community for your mental health care and well-being. We are an outpatient facility located in Burj Marina Tower, Lusail, Qatar and licensed by the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar, as a Specialisation Health Center for Psychiatry and Rehabilitation.
Our multidisciplinary, culturally diverse team of clinical psychologists, psychological counsellors, art therapists, and psychiatrists are passionate about what we do. We bring together evidence-based approaches and apply culturally sensitive care, as our focus is on YOU as our client.
We are strong advocates for developing the field of psychology in Qatar, offer clinical supervision to fellow professionals, and provide consultation for other healthcare providers to support their mental health and well-being.
We closely engage with schools to support students, staff and faculty members, parents, and the leadership team through assessments, psychoeducational sessions, and therapy where needed.
Additionally, we build close relationships with workplaces as we recognise that work is a protective factor for our mental health. We create pathways for workplaces to offer mental health care and support to their workforce.
We believe in providing accessible mental health care to all and focus on individualised, high-quality care to help individuals, families, and organisations heal, grow, and flourish.
As mental health thought leaders, we are passionate about reaching out to the masses, improving mental healthcare, supporting integrated behavioural health, creating psychologically healthy and safe environments, and supporting people to achieve their highest potential and flourish.
Together we create Flourishing Minds!
Who we are
Flourishing Minds Clinic is a safe space within the community for your mental health care and well-being. Bringing together evidence-based approaches with culturally sensitive care, we provide individualised, high-quality care to individuals, families, and organisations to help them heal, grow, and flourish.
Our multidisciplinary, culturally diverse team of mental health professionals are passionate about what they do. They provide individualised, high-quality care to help individuals, families, and organisations heal, grow, and flourish.
Bhavna is an embodiment of expression in Hindi, and what better way to convey her feelings than through the art of dance and movement. From the tender age of 5, she has dedicated her life to learning, practicing, and performing various dance forms from around the world. Dance has been her refuge, helping her navigate through pain, hurt, and worries, ultimately leading her to the path of sharing this wisdom through rhythm and movement therapy. With over 22 years of teaching experience, Bhavna has transformed numerous students, spanning kids, adults, and children with autism, using movement as a medium for both enjoyment and meditation. She firmly believes that movement serves as a non-verbal language that connects body, mind, and soul, enabling individuals to express their inner selves. As a Visharad in Indian classical dance and holding certifications in yoga, Pilates, fitness, and a diploma in special needs education, Bhavna is well-equipped to guide others on their transformative journey through dance and movement.
A pioneer and coach, she is the founder of the be.fit180o team and the QAthletics Academy. She is the first Qatari coach targeting age groups from 4 to 14 years old for running and jumping since 2019. She holds a diploma in sports club and sports institution management and is a Level 3 running and fitness coach.
Former Qatar athletic and Coach.
French adventurer and endurance athlete, living in Doha for the past 15 years.
Dr. Nelli El-Ghazal holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University and serves as a Child and Adolescent Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry, with an instructional role at Weill Cornell Medical College. Her extensive background encompasses experience in the U.S. school system and private practice. Since joining Sidra in 2017, her clinical focus has revolved around addressing school-related emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as devising solutions for diverse learning and psychological needs. Dr. El-Ghazal actively collaborates with local schools to establish mental health support programs and frequently conducts training for parents, students, and faculty at educational institutions. She has also contributed as a guest lecturer at HMC and the Doha Institute of Graduate Studies, and she holds an associate editor position with an international school psychology journal.
Shefa, with over 15 years of corporate experience, is a leading figure in coaching and motivation in Qatar. Her background in corporate communications and her roles as a Life & Business Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Wellness Advocate have made her a sought-after expert. She divides her time between consulting, coaching, workshops, and delivering keynotes for various organizations. Shefa is also a prolific writer and editor, contributing to publications like The Conversation by Amanda de Cadenet and a weekly column in Gulf Times, a prominent newspaper in Qatar. Her diverse client base includes organizations across multiple industries.
Joanna, a wife and mom of three boys, spent over a decade calling Qatar home. Transitioning from the corporate world, she recently embarked on a new journey, becoming a business owner specializing in digital marketing. Beyond her professional pursuits, Joanna is a passionate advocate for mental health, emphasizing the significance of work-life balance and prioritizing self-care for mothers, readily sharing her experiences through her blog, “Mama in Transit”.
Dr. Ghuloum is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist at Hamad Medical Corporation, Professor at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, and an Associate Professor of clinical psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine, Qatar.
Dr. Mohammed Jaham Al-Kuwari boasts a remarkable career as both a General and bariatric Surgeon and a prominent figure in the world of sports administration.
Amna AlMuhannadi is a certified Ayurvedic lifestyle instructor and a psychological and social counselor with over a decade of experience in the field of health and wellness. She is recognized as an influencer in promoting healthy living and wellness tourism.
Moses is a Physical Literacy and Physical Activity Champion, with vast experience, of over 18 years in youth empowerment, community development, project planning, project implementation, networking, resource mobilization, and working at different levels from grassroots, national, and international levels. He has extensive experience working with diverse groups of individuals in both local and global capacities.
Iain Tulley spent 35 years in UK Healthcare, 15 years as Chief Executive.
In her professional capacity as the Director at the Child Development Center (CDC) for Special Needs, Kamila’s role involves supervising the provision of multi-disciplinary therapy services for children with autism and related developmental disorders. Kamila strongly believes in the provision of trauma-informed, empathetic, and child- and parent-centered therapy, which includes approaches such as music therapy, play-based ABA therapy, speech therapy, feeding therapy and occupational therapy. Kamila is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), who holds a Masters degree in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, and is currently completing her doctorate in Education with a special focus on mental health and wellbeing of mothers of children with autism. At CDC, Kamila has incorporated approaches such as mindfulness and music therapy for reducing anxiety, stress, and enhancing emotional regulation and overall mental wellbeing among children and parents of children with autism disabilities and therapists.
