Effects of Mental Health Stigma on Marriages in Bahrain
Mental health stigma persists in Bahrain despite the modernization of education, health care and telecommunication.
Mr Nawaf A. Matar
Counselor
“Certified Reality Therapy Practitioner, accredited by IAOTH. Worked as Elaborative Psychology Practitioner worked in addiction recovery/rehabilitation centers. Received training in counseling, therapy and psychological assessment”
About Me
I support individuals navigating addiction recovery, drawing on my experience gained in rehabilitation centres. My training in Counseling, therapy, and psychological assessment provides a broad foundation. As a Certified Reality Therapy Practitioner, I help you explore choices and take practical steps. This approach offers clear strategies for understanding needs and building a more fulfilling life. It is well-suited for those seeking lasting positive change.
Approach
Sessions focus on clear choices, small experiments and tracking what actually changes day to day so progress feels tangible. From Manama or online, in Arabic or English, I keep meetings paced and practical—brief check-ins, focused problem-solving and agreed between-session tasks that build skills. Assessment findings shape a personalised plan; we translate observations into measurable goals, review progress regularly and adjust strategies to support recovery, relationship repair or crisis stabilization. This approach suits people seeking steady, realistic steps toward lasting stability.
Services
Services Offered:
Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounselingOnline Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online Therapy
Works With:
- Adults
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.
Learn more about AddictionLife Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
Learn more about Life TransitionsBehaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
Learn more about Online TherapyRelationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Suicide Bereavement or Crisis
The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.
Learn more about Suicide Bereavement or CrisisSuicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
Learn more about Suicidal Thoughts
Professional Title:
Counselor
A trained professional who provides talk therapy to help clients work through emotional, relational, and psychological difficulties.
Credentials
Registrations
Earned My Degree from University of Madras; India/ International Association of Therapists (IAOTH)
Registered Play Therapy Practitioner
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
University of Madras- Faculty of Science
Year: 2014
Certification in Reality Therapy
University of Madras- Faculty of Science
Year: 2014
Service Areas
Manama, Bahrain
