Mrs Ella Emanuel, MClinPsych

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Verified

“Rather than trying to fix you, my mission is to help you reclaim your voice, rewrite limiting beliefs, and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. Together, we move step by step toward greater clarity, confidence, emotional well-being and self-development. Whenever you feel ready to begin your journey of transformation, I am honored to be by your side.”

About me

Asking for help is one of the bravest things a person can do, and for me, it is a privilege to be the one people trust in that moment. I’m Ella Emanuel, a psychologist in Beirut with over 13 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Long before earning my degrees, my journey was shaped by personal struggles and the transformative power of therapy. Through those experiences, I came to understand that healing is not always linear; however, it is always possible, and growth happens step by step, one tiny change at a time.

Approach

I combine evidence-based therapy with a personalized approach tailored to each individual. Instead of applying one method to everyone, I adapt every session to your unique needs, goals, and experiences. My work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), analytical and systemic therapy, trauma-informed care, mindfulness techniques, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and coaching methodologies. Beyond techniques, one belief remains central: you are the expert of your own life. Therefore, my role is to guide you, support you, and help you reconnect with your inner strength in a safe and supportive environment.

Contact Ella

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic information

Book Now

Languages:

Arabic, English, French

Fees:

Please enquire

Ghazir, Lebanon

In-person & Online

Services

I have acquired knowledge and practical expertise in several types of therapies and change modalities to help bring positive and effective transformation at the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and professional level.  I earned my BA in Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology from the University of Holy Spirit Kaslik – USEK in Lebanon I earned my Professional Life & Executive Coaching Certificate from the Coaching Training Alliance in Colorado (USA). I earned my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology & Counseling (MCP), from the University of Holy Spirit Kaslik – USEK in Lebanon. I advanced my expertise in psychotherapy with the Systemic Intervention for Individuals, Families & Couples from a collaboration between FORESTIERE, IFISAM and CEFORES – Berlin, Germany. I decided to go deeply into therapy; I lead a learning path full of new therapeutic modalities and interventions. To name a few: Certified Hypnotherapist: from the National Guild of Hypnotists - BOSTON USA Master Neuro-linguistic Programming Coach: from the National Federation of NLP - FLORIDA USA Certified Access Consciousness Practitioner: from the Access Consciousness - TEXAS USA Relational Psychosomatic: from the International Center of Psychosomatics - PARIS FRANCE Active Learning Methodologies: from Terre des Hommes - UNHCR - ITALIA Conflictual Relationship: from the Lebanese Association of Cognitive & Behavioral Therapy - BEIRUT LEBANON Psychotic Transitions: from the Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross - METN LEBANON Master Pranic Healer: from the World Pranic Healing Foundations – Philipines. Analytical Therapy: from the Society of Psychotherapy of Analytical Inspiration - BEIRUT LEBANON Drama & Play Therapy trained by Docteur Jean Daoud - ASHRAFIYE LEBANON

Services Offered:

Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
Learn more about Adolescent Therapy
Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
A time-limited therapy that explores how past patterns of relating to others shape current difficulties, then works with you to recognise and change those patterns.
Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Corporate Workshops
Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
Learn more about Family Therapy
Hypnotherapy
A therapy that uses hypnosis — a state of focused attention and heightened suggestibility — to help people explore thoughts, feelings, or memories that may be held outside everyday awareness.
Individual Psychotherapy
In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.
Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Parents
Children

Area of expertise

Scope of Practice:

Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Grief, Loss & Bereavement
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.
Learn more about Grief, Loss & Bereavement
Identity & Self-Image
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
Learn more about Mood Disorder
OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
Learn more about OCD
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
Learn more about PTSD
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
Learn more about Self-Esteem