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About Dr. Maher SamuelConsultant psychiatrist believes that healing requires more than a diagnosis—it requires understanding the whole person, their life story, environment, and internal world. Dr. Maher Samuel treatment philosophy blends evidence-based psychiatry with the depth of existential psychotherapy, helping patients not only reduce symptoms but also reconnect with meaning and self-understanding. His expertise extends to supporting those recovering from burnout, identity loss, spiritual crisis, and existential anxiety. Accurate diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders, OCD, anxiety, and complex casesOngoing evaluation and close monitoring for side effects and outcomesHelps clients explore life’s deeper questions: purpose, identity, loss, and meaningSupports those facing emotional numbness, spiritual confusion, or inner emptiness

Egyptian Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Author, living in the UK.

Dr. Taha is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Egypt. He is also the founder, director, and lead Psychotherapist at Roots Counselling and Psychotherapy Services Ltd, London, UK.

Dr. Mohamed is the former Vice-President of the Egyptian Association for Group Therapies and Processes (EAGT), a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) from the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA).

Dr. Mohamed graduated from Minia Faculty of Medicine, Egypt, and studied a major part of his PhD in the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, Essex University, UK on the “Creative Aspects of Group Psychotherapy”. He has many international publications in leading journals of group psychotherapy, co-authored some scientific books and book chapters and participated in many international conferences all over the world.

He is interested in raising psychological awareness in the Egyptian and Arab communities, using a simple, yet scientific language. His Arabic books have attracted a very wide population of all ages and encouraged them to read in the fields of psychology, self-help, and interpersonal relationships. His books have been best sellers since their release (2015) till now.

He conducted a talk with TEDx in April 2016. He has been a regular guest on many satellite and radio channels discussing psychological, psychosocial, and inter-personal matters. He participated for two consecutive seasons in a one-hour weekly TV show (Shezlong) on TEN TV. He regularly conducts public lectures, workshops, and interactive meetings in many countries, in addition to an annual public lecture in the bibliotheca Alexandria’s great hall.