Nour El Ali

Nour El Ali

Counseling Psychologist

Nour is a CDA licensed psychologist. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the American University of Beirut (AUB) and Master’s Degree in Mental Health and Psychological Practice from the University of Edinburgh Scotland. This aided in broadening Nour’s perspective on understanding the individuality of human development through the Biopsychosocial model as it highlights the various factors which play a role in shaping one’s adulthood. This approach provides a holistic perspective for dissecting and grasping where the symptoms arise from and the ways in which they manifest. Each treatment is tailored towards the individual’s needs and presentations.

Upon finishing her degrees, Nour worked as a Clinical Psychologist intern at the American University in Beirut Medical Center. Her time was spent working with both in-patient and out-patient adolescents and adults. Her clients mainly presented with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and post-traumatic stress. Throughout this experience Nour learned the cruciality of providing a safe space and the value of open and honest communication with her clients. She follows an integrative approach providing bespoke treatments towards individuals’ needs and cultural backgrounds resulting in a collaborative process with her clients. Once an alliance is established, Nour works alongside her clients to develop a dynamic treatment plan to support their recovery. 

Nour also has experience working as a school counselor providing support to students of varying age groups with a range of psychological difficulties. The difficulties included attention-deficit and hyperactive disorder, behavioral problems, self-esteem issues, body-image problems and Neurodevelopmental Disorders such as Autism. Her approach included honest communication and creating structured behavioral plans as well as working alongside caregivers, teachers, and clinicians in order to provide optimal treatment.

Nour tailors her therapy to fit the needs and the presentation of the client. She combines multiple disciples and modalities to provide the client with an intervention that fits their needs, experiences, and values. She believes that there is no therapy that fits everyone. She focuses on the client’s story and needs to build an intervention based on their presentation.  She is trained in multiple modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), narrative exposure therapy (NET), time-limited dynamic psychotherapy (TLDP), motivational interviewing (MI), and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). 

In addition, Nour administers several neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents. Such as the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children – Fifth Edition (WISC-V), Beery-Buktenica Development Test of Visual-Motor Integration – Sixth Edition (Beery-VMI-6), and Woodcock Johnson Tests of Achievement – Fourth Edition (WJ-IV). These assessments alongside a thorough intake from caregivers and teachers aid in identifying cognitive and intellectual abilities which impact performance in various settings such as school. After testing the child, a report is written that highlights a diagnosis entaling strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations which allow caregivers, teachers, and clinicians to better support the child. 

Nour is a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and British Psychological Society (BPS). She also actively participates in conferences and workshops to further her knowledge and be up-to-date on relevant treatment in hopes of incorporating the most effective approaches.

n.elali@bepsychologycenter.com