Malicah Eissa
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Integrative Psychotherapist with a focus on holistic client well-being. Create tailored therapy plans, using integrated therapeutic and somatic approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. With deep respect for each client's unique journey, the main goal is to foster a safe, supportive space where individuals can discover their inner resources, empowering them toward healing and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Integrative Psychotherapist
CHMC
, UAE
09.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and establish therapeutic goals.
- Develop and implement personalised treatment plans to support client mental health and wellbeing.
- Utilised evidence-based therapeutic techniques, and trauma-informed and somatic practices to create safe, supportive environments for client healing and growth.
- Collaborate with medical staff and other professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care and effective treatment coordination.
Group Workshop Mentor
Sakina Rehabilitation
, UAE
04.2024 - Current
- Developed 10-week Acceptance and Commitment Therapy intervention program, integrated into the wider Sakinah model
- Facilitate group workshops by guiding discussions and skill building.
- Develop interactive workshop material that address learner needs and objectives.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance workshop curriculum and ensure consistency.
- Assess participant feedback to identify areas for improvement in workshop delivery.
Interpreter
Early Light Foundation
, UK
10.2023 - Current
- Provide interpretation for advanced psychotherapy training, group workshops and one-one sessions.
- Operational support.
Cultural Consultant
Freelance
, UK
02.2017 - 12.2022
- Reviewed and critiqued marketing and advertising campaigns for global brands operating/launching within the GCCand MENA region.
- Provided cultural research, insight, feedback and strategy for communication and consumer engagement.
- Provided interpretation, translation and cultural awareness.
- Reported specific and concrete tactical and strategic ways to bridge cultural differences and improve engagement.
Head of Marketing & Creative Content
Kidzapp
, UAE
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed strategic and tactical marketing plans as well as brand personality. Including product description, ad copy, blogs,newsletters and video scripting.
- Directed and managed social media engagement strategies.
- Led campaign development and strategies for targeted audiences, key messages and call to action.
- Managed application and website development and developed content.
Level 1&2 STOTT Pilates & Barre Instructor
Real Pilates, Piloga, Motion Fitness, Zen Yoga
, UAE
03.2016 - 06.2019
- Group and private classes.
- Developed and taught first Junior Pilates Program in the region for kids and teens.
- Prescribed rehabilitative techniques to clients.
- Goal-setting, customized programming, post/pre-natal instruction, chronic joint ailments and post-operative clients.
- Postural analysis.
Market Research and Business Development Consultan
Freelance
, UAE/Oman
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Worked closely with marketing, sales, and products management teams to achieve established sales goals and implement business development initiatives to maximize and grow network and increase revenue.
- Executed market analysis, profiling, and expansion strategies responsibilities. Digitized client database, developed feedback and assessment process.
- Led development of new business opportunities to support overall growth strategy.
- Trained sales representatives and managed client relationships.
Marketing Specialist
Grant Thornton
, UAE/Egypt
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Executed industry analysis and market research.
- Developed prospecting techniques, gathering data on target markets and campaign performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders on marketing project timelines and deliverables.
- Assisted in the execution of strategic marketing plans designed to drive growth and retention and overall revenue for the business in alignment with business vision.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology and Neuroscience
King's College London
UK 05/2022 - 01/2024
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
American School of Dubai
Dubai, UAE 09/2008 - 05/2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt 01/2003 - 05/2007
Skills
Research and analysis
Leadership
Project management
Strategic thinking
Problem-solving
CRM
Content Creation
Data Management
Budgeting
Languages
English
Native
Arabic
Fluent
Certification
CDA Licensed Psychologist
Somatic EMDR Certification
Embody Lab
2025
Certificate Program Traumatic Studies
Trauma Research Foundation
2025
Trauma Institute International
2024
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT- Depression, Grieving & Loss Diploma Level 7- NCIP|NRPC|APHP Transformations Institute
2023
Full Apparatus 2016
Timeline
Integrative Psychotherapist
CHMC
09.2025 - Current
Group Workshop Mentor
Sakina Rehabilitation
04.2024 - Current
Interpreter
Early Light Foundation
10.2023 - Current
Head of Marketing & Creative Content
Kidzapp
02.2018 - 12.2019
Cultural Consultant
Freelance
02.2017 - 12.2022
Level 1&2 STOTT Pilates & Barre Instructor
Real Pilates, Piloga, Motion Fitness, Zen Yoga
03.2016 - 06.2019
Market Research and Business Development Consultan
Freelance
01.2014 - 09.2016
Marketing Specialist
Grant Thornton
05.2006 - 05.2008
Master of Science - Psychology and Neuroscience
King's College London
05/2022 - 01/2024
Master of Business Administration - Marketing
American School of Dubai
09/2008 - 05/2010
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
American University in Cairo
01/2003 - 05/2007