Dr Mervat Khalaf

Dr Mervat Khalaf is a dedicated Medical Doctor and Psychotherapist currently practising in Abha, Saudi Arabia. She provides compassionate and comprehensive care to her patients, drawing upon her strong medical background and specialised training in mental health. As a bilingual practitioner, she offers consultations in both English and Arabic, allowing her to effectively support a diverse demographic of individuals, couples, and younger patients.

Dr Khalaf initially qualified as a Medical Doctor in Egypt before pursuing advanced training in the United Kingdom. She studied at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Stirling to gain her initial counselling qualifications. She later completed a Postgraduate Diploma as a Person-Centred Counsellor and, in 2018, obtained a Specialist Diploma in Children and Youth Counselling. She became a Registered Accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist in 2016, and subsequently achieved the status of a Senior Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2019.

In her clinical practice, Dr Khalaf focuses on a wide array of therapeutic interventions, including Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, Trauma Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. She is highly skilled in supporting clients through complex challenges such as bereavement, trauma, and relationship difficulties. By integrating techniques like Somatic Attachment Therapy and Energy Healing, she ensures a holistic and highly personalised approach to mental health and well-being.