Dr. Imane Bougueffa

Dr Imane Bougueffa is a highly skilled trilingual Clinical Psychologist at Aspris Wellbeing Center, proficient in Arabic, French, and English, with 18 years of experience. Holding a PHD in Science of Clinical Psychology from El Hadj Lakhder University, Algeria, Dr Bougueffa has honed her expertise through extensive practice in clinical hospital settings in Algeria and mental health clinics in the UAE.

Throughout her career, Dr Bougueffa has delivered numerous lectures taught a large number of others in examination and therapy techniques. She specialises in the application of acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) for treating mood disorders such as depression and anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

In addition to her expertise in ACT Therapy, Dr Bougueffa employs Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process traumatic events. She also has extensive experience in treating eating disorders through Family-Based Treatment (FBT), addressing personality disorders with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and utilising ACT for couples therapy.

Dr Bougueffa's certification from the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA) equips her with the skills to employ neurofeedback therapy effectively. This enables her to assist clients in managing ADHD symptoms, anxiety, and sleep-related issues in both children and adults, further enhancing her holistic approach to mental health care.