Ghinwa

Dr Ghinwa Haj Diab

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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“I’m a clinical psychologist providing individual therapy for adolescents and adults. My work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Systemic and Analytic Psychotherapy to help clients better understand their difficulties and develop effective ways of navigating them. My work is grounded in an ethical and collaborative therapeutic relationship and guided by each client’s needs.”

About Me

Many people seek therapy when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can be a space to make sense of these experiences and work toward meaningful change. Together, we can thoughtfully explore the emotional roots of distress and develop a deeper understanding of the patterns that may be shaping current challenges. This process can support long-term coping, personal growth, and greater self-awareness, with the aim of fostering lasting and sustainable change.

Approach

My approach to therapy is collaborative and supportive. I aim to create a space where clients feel comfortable exploring their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly and without judgment. Together, we work to better understand the difficulties you are facing and the factors that may be contributing to them. At the same time, therapy can also focus on building practical tools to help manage challenges in daily life. The process is flexible and guided by each person’s needs, whether that involves developing coping strategies, gaining new perspectives, or working through difficult experiences.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Systemic and Analytic Psychotherapy

Services Offered:

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Climate Grief Support

    Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • 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.

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  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Phobias

    Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • 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.

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  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Lebanese Order of Psychologists (LOPSY)

Psychologist

Ministry of Public Health Lebanon

Psychologist

Qualifications

Beirut Arab University

Lebanese University

Lebanese University

Service Areas

Ghinwa Haj Diab, PhD - Clinical Psychologist

In-person & Online

Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

Lebanon

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Bayrut, Lebanon