Consultant, Couple & Family Therapist,

Founder of Esther Project Dubai

'Family is the foundation of society'

 

Born and raised in a family that had its own share of struggles and challenges, I was affected profoundly from a very young age. The emotional heaviness was a daily battle which exacerbated during my undergraduate studies in the US. During that time, I had taken a course in psychology which not only sparked my interest in the field but had shed light on my inner struggles.  Years later through my own journey of seeking counseling, I discovered how crucial it is to be sure in our personal identity and from that assuredness to build healthy relationships. With this newfound knowledge and insight, I set out to become a therapist.

 

After graduating, I moved back home and quickly transitioned into being a wife and mother after meeting my husband and raising a family. Marriage provided opportunities for me to put into practice my own counsel. It became my pursuit in life to keep it real and practice what I had learned. Some of the challenges I faced in marriage, forced me to seek further counsel and attend programs that helped me to understand the dynamics of relationships and grow in understanding. Years into marriage, I developed a relationship program with my husband, that would help many couples discover tools to grow their relationship. It was exciting. The partnership, closeness, and connection built over 20 years with my husband not only transformed me as an individual but had strengthened my relationship with my adult daughter and son.

 

Dubai eventually became our new home. Living and working within an expat community for over a decade, revealed the depths of loneliness and challenges that many expats and families can face. How do I parent my third culture kid? Can my marriage be saved after an affair? How do I balance work and family? These were some of the consistent questions I encountered. This set me on a path of relentless study and research which led me to pursue my Masters from the US in Marriage & Family Therapy, which fulfilled my long-held desire to become a therapist.

 

Shortly after, Esther Project was birthed out of a vision to restore relationships and see individuals, families, and marriages thrive. Even though couple therapy can be one of the hardest forms of therapy to practice, it is the most rewarding. Working with multicultural individuals and couples in an expatriate community like the UAE has been an eye-opener. We may be different and unique individuals, yet invariably we all yearn for understanding from our partners and desire our deepest needs to be acknowledged. 

 

Relationships are dynamic and require a keen grasp of its intricacies. It is my endeavor to guide clients to confront their relational struggles, uncover their true sense of being, and rediscover purpose. This is a process that I am committed to. Having personally experienced being unshackled from the bondage of my past, I am eager to journey with others in pursuing their own breakthroughs and experiencing true freedom. Beyond working with women, I have expanded my counseling services to support corporate leaders and men navigate life’s complexities. I have provided leadership training tailored for professionals, equipping them with the emotional intelligence, resilience, and relational skills needed to thrive in both their personal and professional lives. Corporate leaders and men gain the tools to manage stress, enhance communication, and foster meaningful connections, empowering them to lead with confidence and authenticity.

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Seeing the faces of family members rejoice when their relationships shift from conflict towards reconciliation, or the resilience that individuals develop after discovering hope to move forward from a divorce, miscarriage, or pain in their lives has given me tremendous hope and encouragement. I am a believer that what was deemed impossible, is attainable with clear understanding and skilled counsel. This is exciting as it drives me to constantly challenge and grow in my own capacity as a therapist.

 

Thank you for stopping by and reading my story. I would love to hear from you.