Dr. Taregh Shaban
Services Offered
Individual therapy (18+)
Languages spoken: English, Arabic
My Qualifications
I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Reading (UK), a Master of Arts in Psychoanalytic Studies from the University of London, and a Postgraduate Master's Level Clinical Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the esteemed Charley Waller Institute. My training portfolio is complemented by further specializations in schema therapy, mindfulness-based CBT, and compassion-focused therapy.
Areas of Expertise
My clinical focus is predominantly on adult mental health, providing evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, and OCD. I also offer specialized support for individuals coping with PTSD.
Academic Contributions
Currently, I serve as an external academic supervisor for a student enrolled in the Clinical Psychology Doctorate programme at the University of Oxford. This is a role I've embraced before, having previously supervised another student who successfully graduated from the same course. I also teach a number of courses on a psychology undergraduate programme at a university in the Gulf.
Professional Experience
With over 10 years of experience working in the UK’s National Health Service, including 6 years at the Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, I've amassed valuable experience as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and supervisor. I have received mentorship and supervision from globally recognised experts in the field.
International Work and Leadership Roles
I spearheaded an initiative aimed at training Arab psychiatrists and clinical psychologists in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, in collaboration with the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre. Furthermore, I co-designed and led the CBT module of a diploma in psychosocial interventions, administered by the World Health Organisation, in a North African nation.
Continuing Education and Training
In addition to my client work and academic commitments, I regularly offer training workshops that have received high praise. These workshops are geared towards both practicing clinicians and trainees, focusing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and its lower-intensity variants.
Master Classes for Experienced CBT Therapists Completed:
Getting the best out of using the CTS-R in supervision (Dr Peter Armstrong)
'Supervision' (Dr Michael Townend)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (Prof. Paul Gilbert)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Personality Disorder
CBT for PTSD (Prof. David Clark)
CBT for GAD (Prof. Michelle Moulds)
CBT for OCD (Prof. Radomsky)
CBT for Health Anxiety (Prof. Salkovskis)
Mindfulness-based CBT for Depression and Health Anxiety (Prof. Mark Williams)
