Rhea May Taleb, BPsych

Certified Psychologist

Verified

“I help people understand themselves better. Together, we explore what you're going through, offering you a space to think, feel, and understand yourself without judgment. ”

About Me

Working with me is a process where I help you understand not only the difficulties you are facing, but also the deeper meaning behind them, related to your personal history and your emotional patterns. My goal is not to give ready-made solutions, but to help you make sense of what is happening within so you can move forward in a way that feels more conscious and aligned with yourself. I believe that change comes through understanding, emotional awareness, and making sense of one's experiences. If you feel the need for a space to understand yourself, you are welcome to come and explore it here at your own pace.

Approach

I approach therapy as a safe space where we try to deeply understand what you are going through rather than immediately trying to fix the issue. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we work together. My approach is integrative, meaning I use different approaches depending on the person's needs. It is based on the idea that the appearing difficulties have a history, a context and a meaning. We take the time to explore your emotions, your experiences, your relationships and the patterns that may repeat in your life. My role is to help you make sense of your experiences and find ways that are convenient for you to deal with difficulties you may be facing today.

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Basic Information

Beirut, Lebanon

In-person & Online

Services

My areas of work include trauma and difficult past or present experiences, addiction and substance abuse, anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships difficulties, separation and divorce, self-esteem issues and life transitions. I also work with people who are going through a difficult period, without necessarily having a specific label for what is going on, but still create distress or a sense of being stuck.

Services Offered:

Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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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Geriatric Psychology
A branch of psychology focused on the mental health needs of older adults, including cognitive decline, loss, loneliness, and adjustment to ageing.
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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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Divorce Counselling
Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.
Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Addiction Counselling
Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.
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Works With:

Children
Adolescents
Adults
Elderly
Couples
Families

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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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Divorce Coping
The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.
Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Gender Identity & Self-Image
A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Mood Swings
Rapid, unpredictable shifts in emotional state, from highs to lows, that disrupt daily life and relationships and may signal an underlying condition.
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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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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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