Mona is a Psychologist with provisional registration who holds a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences with Honours and a Master of Professional Psychology. She has considerable experience working with neurodevelopmental disorders in educational and private practice settings and has had the pleasure of supporting individuals of all ages, from preschool children to adults.
A significant portion of Mona’s experience is in early intervention for children aged 2 to 5 years, specialising in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). This evidence-based therapy supports young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promotes skill development in areas such as communication, social interaction, and adaptive behaviour. Mona has a deep passion for working with neurodevelopmental clients and their families, employing the ESDM approach along with therapeutic intervention to guide children through critical developmental stages while fostering a positive and supportive environment.
Mona is sensitive, patient, creative, and empathetic. She brings experience working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders and developmental delays, gradually improving their functional capacity while managing challenging behaviours and assisting them in developing social skills.
Mona has experience using the CBT framework in therapy, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has worked with adolescents facing school-related academic challenges, recognising the significant impact these struggles can have on mood and anxiety. To address these challenges, Mona has assisted in preparing academic accommodations for students, ensuring that each young person’s educational environment is tailored to their unique needs, allowing them to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Mona has also conducted cognitive assessments for children and adults, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders to aid in diagnosis and intervention planning. This thorough approach assists individuals and families in understanding their strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately resulting in more effective support strategies.
Fluent in Arabic, Mona offers a culturally sensitive approach, ensuring that clients from various backgrounds feel at ease and supported throughout the therapeutic process. She holds the work of family systems in high regard and aids parents in navigating the journey with their children or adolescents through collaboration.
Mona is a Psychologist with provisional registration who holds a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences with Honours and a Master of Professional Psychology. She has considerable experience working with neurodevelopmental disorders in educational and private practice settings and has had the pleasure of supporting individuals of all ages, from preschool children to adults.
A significant portion of Mona’s experience is in early intervention for children aged 2 to 5 years, specialising in the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM). This evidence-based therapy supports young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and promotes skill development in areas such as communication, social interaction, and adaptive behaviour. Mona has a deep passion for working with neurodevelopmental clients and their families, employing the ESDM approach along with therapeutic intervention to guide children through critical developmental stages while fostering a positive and supportive environment.
Mona is sensitive, patient, creative, and empathetic. She brings experience working with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders and developmental delays, gradually improving their functional capacity while managing challenging behaviours and assisting them in developing social skills.
Mona has experience using the CBT framework in therapy, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has worked with adolescents facing school-related academic challenges, recognising the significant impact these struggles can have on mood and anxiety. To address these challenges, Mona has assisted in preparing academic accommodations for students, ensuring that each young person’s educational environment is tailored to their unique needs, allowing them to thrive both academically and emotionally.
Mona has also conducted cognitive assessments for children and adults, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders to aid in diagnosis and intervention planning. This thorough approach assists individuals and families in understanding their strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately resulting in more effective support strategies.
Fluent in Arabic, Mona offers a culturally sensitive approach, ensuring that clients from various backgrounds feel at ease and supported throughout the therapeutic process. She holds the work of family systems in high regard and aids parents in navigating the journey with their children or adolescents through collaboration.