Our fast-paced lives, daily stress, and endless sources of anxiety are bound to wreck havoc on our health. It goes without saying that only a good mind can house a good body and more and more research has proven that mental health is linked to one’s overall physical well-being.

This weekend’s guide focuses on therapy, what kinds of therapy are out there, and where it can be found. Below, we have compiled a list of psychology and psychiatry centers that may offer assistance when needed. These centers are equipped with professionals who can provide support and guidance in times of need.

DISCLAIMER- We are not medical professionals and this guide is not designed to replace a professional consultation. However, it is intended to act as a starting point to understand the different types of therapy and where to access these services.

BEFORE WE START- It is important to understand the difference between the different individuals who work in the field of help and guidance:

What is the difference between a coach, therapist, and psychologist?

  • PSYCHIATRISTS- hold a medical degree and they are authorized to prescribe a medicine.
  • PSYCHOLOGISTS- have a bachelor’s in psychology, they can diagnose a case but they are not allowed to prescribe a medicine.
  • LIFE COACH- works with individuals to improve the quality of their lives, help them reach their goals, and set up customized long and short-term plans. They do not prescribe medicine or diagnosis or hold either a medical or a psychology degree.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF THERAPY-

#1- MARITAL AND COUPLES THERAPY- Here the sessions focus on helping partners cope with their problems, eliminate their negative interactions, elevate their positive ones, and make their relationships survive longer and stronger.

Sessions usually start with the couples together with their therapist and gradually after a couple of sessions, the therapist may sit with each partner individually.

#2- GROUP THERAPY- This is a form of psychotherapy through which one or two therapists sit with a small group of patients to discuss their problems. It usually focuses on specific mental health concerns such as grief, depression, anxiety, and others.

#3- COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)- This psychological treatment method that has proven effective in addressing various issues such as eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, alcohol and drug abuse problems, and relationship difficulties.

#4- DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY (DBT)- Expect conversational therapy based on CBT that deals with people who are highly emotional. It is mostly effective with people with borderline personality disorder.

#5-ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY (ACT)- This therapy is a form of mindfulness-based psychotherapy that assists you in maintaining your attention on the present moment and embracing your emotions without fear of getting judged or rejected. Its main objective is to enable you to channel your energy towards healing rather than fixing negative aspects.

There are other kinds of therapy out there; the above list just includes the psychotherapy ones around.

WHERE TO CONSIDER GOING-

#1- Heal Counseling Center is a counseling center founded in 2015 by Noha El Nahas.

SERVICES OFFERED- It offers adult and child therapy, parental guidance, marital and couple therapy, and life coaching.

The center also hosts psycho-education workshops which are mainly given to psychologists and it discusses a certain topic.

A session lasts from 50 minutes to an hour and it can be both online or in person.

PRO TIP- You can be added to a waiting list in case you do not find an immediate appointment with the therapist.

PRICE TAG: A session is for EGP 700.

WHERE: The Heal center is located at 8 Abdel Azim Awad Allah, Heliopolis.

#2- Good Hope Psychiatry Clinic is divided into three sections including, the general adult clinic, the child and adolescent clinic, and the psychosis and rehabilitation clinic.

SERVICES OFFERED-The clinic’s services include individual and couples counseling and child therapy, in addition to psychological tests and hospital-based for psychotic disorders and addiction treatment.

The teamhas both psychiatrists and psychologists and they can offer the session either online or in person.

PRICE TAG: The session price ranges from EGP 550-750 depending on the psychologist and the psychiatrist.

PRO TIP-Working days start from Saturday until Wednesday and their working hours start from 12pm until 9pm.

WHERE: The clinic is located at 1 Gad Elhaq street off of Sayed Zakareya, Masaken Sheraton. Their other branch is located at 38 Syria street in Mohandessin.

#3- Serenity Psychology Center is a mental health service center.

SERVICES OFFERED-The center offers individual and couple therapy, in addition to workshops or support group therapy that are arranged every now and then. They also have psychodrama therapy with the center’s founder Ammenah.

They currently have eight sessions of support group therapy focusing on grieving and how to cope with the pain of losing your beloved one.

PRICE TAG- A psychodrama session is for EGP 1.9k, an individual session is for 1.2k and a couple counseling session is for 1.6k.

WHERE- The center is located in two spots including Sarayat Al Gharbeyah, Maadi, and NewCairo.

#4- Nine Psychology Center was founded by Dr. Ashraf Adel. It has a diverse team including 40 psychologists and psychiatrists working with a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

SERVICES OFFERED-The therapy fields include art, psychodrama, family, marital and couples, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), and others. You can explore more of the options here.

PRICE TAG- Session fees range from EGP 650-2.5k, and it depends on the psychologist or the psychiatrist and his/her experience and field of therapy. The session duration ranges from 45 minutes to an hour. Sessions can be offered both online and in person.

WHERE- Nine Psychology Center is located in 86 Road 9, Maadi and New Cairo.

#5-The Clinic Psychology Center and Maadi Psychology Center are interconnected and they both work jointly.

SERVICES OFFERED- They offer adult, couple, child, and adolescent therapy. They also have group therapy for drug-addiction cases. A session lasts for 50 minutes and it can be either online or in-person.

PRICE TAG- The session fees range from EGP 900 to 1.8k. They work from Sunday till Wednesday.

WHERE- Maadi Psychology Center has multiple locations in Maadi (Saryat and Degla), New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed. The Clinic Psychology Center is located at 2B Street 200, Maadi.

#7- The Wellness Hub is a psychology center that has therapists, clinical psychologists, coaches, and nutritionists on its team.

SERVICES OFFERED-It offers adult psychotherapy, group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, marital and couple therapy, and life coaching. They also offer online and in-person sessions that can be booked through their website.

PRICE TAG- A session costs EGP 700.

WHERE-9 Hassan Mousa El Akkad St., Heliopolis.

#8- Relief Psychology Center was founded in 2020.

SERVICES OFFERED- The center provides adult psychotherapy, marriage counseling, psychiatric consultations, hypnosis, and psychological assessments.

PRO TIP-Relief’s team is not big and it includes psychologists and coaches and mostly females. Sessions are usually conducted weekly, with a duration of 45-50 minutes.

PRICE TAG- Sessions fees range from EGP 950-1.5k.

WHERE- 30 Shagaret El Dor St., Zamalek.

#9- The Egyptian Center of Cognitive Behavior Psychotherapy (ECBT) is a clinical and psychological services center founded and headed by Dr. Reham Aly.

SERVICES OFFERED- ECBT offers individual and group therapy, couple and marital therapy, child therapy, training and workshops, and psychological assessments. The team has psychologists and psychiatrists.

PRICE TAG- Sessions have a standard fee of EGP 500 and they can be online or in-person.

WHERE:Prima Vista Medical Center, Magda Sq, Elmehwer Elmarkazy, Giza Governorate.

#10- Nūn Centeris a holistic health and wellness center that has a variety of services on board in addition to psychotherapy.

SERVICES OFFERED- The center offersindividual psychotherapy, and various fields of coaching in addition to massage, yoga, and a some treatments.

PRICE TAG:Therapy session fees range from EGP 685-1k depending on the therapist.

WHERE- 4 Shafeek Mansour St., Zamalek.

ONLINE PLATFORMS-

#1- O7 Therapy is an online platform and application that was founded in 2019. It offers online therapy sessions and O7 Rassel text support services.

SERVICES OFFERED-The platform offers individual and group therapy, specialized programs, workshops, webinars, assessments, and testing.

All sessions last for 50 minutes. You can book your session through the app and you can have a free-matching 45-minute call that will help you in addressing your concerns and challenges and get you in touch with the most suitable therapist. More awareness content is posted through their blog.

PRICE TAG- Session fees range from EGP 500-2K, and Rassel subscription fees is for EGP 280 monthly.

#2- Shezlong is an online platform that offers virtual sessions.

SERVICES OFFERED- Tackling eating disorders, addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, and other issues. Shezlong’s team is big and new members are constantly added to the team, including psychologists and psychiatrists. Also, there are quick questionnaire templates that are available on the website, that can help you get matched with a suitable therapist or psychiatrist.

PRICE TAG- Sessions fees range from EGP 200-2k. Note, there is an option for a 30-minute session that costs half the price of the 60-minute session.

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