Shaahin Malek-Khosravi

Ph.D, RP(Qualifying)

Individual Psychotherapy
Couple Psychotherapy
Family Therapy

 

Education and Approaches

Ghaffar (Shaahin) Malek Khosravi graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has over 20 years of international experience in the field. In his professional history, he has worked in clinics and hospitals connected with universities and private practice. His work included teaching university courses and supervising master and doctorate students in psychology and counselling. Aside from his research on family function and music therapy, he has also participated in research on neurotherapy. He has primarily worked with couples and families, using modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, the Gottman approach, and solution-focused therapy. Additionally, he has helped many individuals with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders through eclectic approaches such as CBT, act, mindfulness, schema therapy, short-term dynamic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, and reality therapy.

Specialized

Shaahin has experience working with clients with various concerns, including but not limited to:

 

  • Marital and family issues
  • Premarital counselling
  • Parenting issues (helping parents have the most successful relationship with their kids, especially regarding children with ADHD)
  • Depression (for individuals).
  • Anxiety (for individuals)
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality disorders

    Memberships

    • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
    • Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
    • American National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists

    Languages

    • English
    • Farsi

    Approaches

    Shaahin follows an eclectic approach to therapy incorporating a range of highly researched and widely accepted methods like: 

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
    • Schema therapy
    • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
    • Acceptance and mindfulness
    • Acceptance and commitment for couples
    • Logotherapy
    • Intensive short psychodynamic therapy
    • Narrative therapy

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