Ms. Rakhi Joshy
Ms. Rakhi Joshy is a licensed and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive expertise in child language disorders. She holds certifications from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and the Indian Speech and Hearing Association (ISHA). With a strong foundation in clinical, school-based, and hospital settings, Ms. Joshy has worked alongside multidisciplinary teams to treat a wide range of developmental and acquired speech-language communication disorders in children. Her core focus areas include Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD), developmental delays, childhood-onset stuttering, and intellectual disabilities. Areas of Interest Ms. Joshy is particularly passionate about child language disorders. Her work involves: Intervention for speech and language difficulties Addressing feeding concerns in children with developmental disorders Providing speech-language intervention and specialized feeding therapy Her ultimate goal is to help individuals communicate in more functional and meaningful ways, enhancing their daily lives and social interactions. Professional Experience Ms. Joshy has conducted numerous seminars, trainings, and workshops aimed at educating parents, caregivers, and teachers on: Speech-language disorders Their impact on academic and social development Evidence-based strategies to support children Specializations Standardized Speech-Language Assessments Individualized (Tailor-Made) Therapy Plans Learning Disabilities Articulation and Speech Sound Disorders Voice Disorders Nonverbal Communication Phonological Disorders Stuttering and Fluency Disorders Oral Motor and Feeding Therapy Cognitive Communication Disorders in Children Parental Counseling and Training Dyscalculia Social Communication Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) ADHD Childhood Developmental Delay Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) Systems Oral Placement Therapy (Speech Clarity and Feeding) Vocal Hygiene Management Qualifications & Certifications DHA Licensed Speech Therapist – Dubai Master’s in Speech and Language Pathology RCI & ISHA Licensed Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathologist – India Certified Feeding Therapist (Talk Tools, USA) – 2017 Oral Placement Therapy – Level 1 & 2 (Talk Tools, USA) – 2018 Certified Listening Program Provider – 2019 Trained in Hanen Approach & SOS Approach to Feeding – 2019 Certified in PROMPT Technique – 2020 Languages Spoken English Malayalam Kannada Tamil
Salsabeel Mohamed Turk
in mental health and general healthcare. She gained experience in various hospitals in Egypt, and the UAE. MS Turk established and led the Speech Therapy Clinic at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai, serving as the founding Head of Speech Therapy for seven years before joining Open Minds, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience centre. Specialising in a wide range of speech and language disorders, Ms. Turk provides expert care in areas such as speech sound disorders, language delays, autism spectrum disorder, stuttering, and cognitive-communication issues. Known for her patient-centered approach, she combines clinical expertise with a commitment to advancing speech therapy services within healthcare. Qualifications BSc in Phonetics and Linguistics, Alexandria University (2012) Postgraduate Diploma in Language Disorders, Notting Hill British College, UAE (2022) DHA and MOH Licensed
Tania Hachem Samarani
Personal Experience & Biography Tania Hachem obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychomotor Therapy in 2010 and her Masters in 2013 from Saint Joseph University – Beirut, Lebanon. She is a trilingual psychomotor therapist with extensive professional experience. She practiced for 12 years in Lebanon with patients having several disabilities and pathologies. She essentially worked in multidisciplinary teams including psychologists, speech therapists, psychiatrists, and pediatric neurologists. Her clinical work revolved around conducting psychomotor assessments and sessions, developing treatment plans, establishing psychomotor diagnoses, providing guidance and support to the families, implementing strategies at school to facilitate the patient’s progress as well as informing the team on the psychomotor practices and the patient’s evolution. Mrs. Hachem demonstrated throughout her years of practice good analytical skills, excellent observation, interpersonal and communication skills. She displayed as well creativity, critical thinking, and adaptability to the teamwork requirements and to the patient’s needs. Besides her clinical work, she is a lecturer at the Institute of Psychomotor Therapy (IPM) – Saint-Joseph University (Beirut). Furthermore, she used to train and supervise students during their psychomotor therapy internships. Specializations Global developmental delay Enhancing global development through Play Therapy Psychomotor difficulties: body schema integration, muscle tone regulation, spatial and time perception difficulties, gross and fine motor skills, cognitive and executive functions Attentiveness disorder and/or executive functions disorder Agitation and psychomotor instability Communication and interactions disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder – ASD) Behavioral difficulties Intellectual developmental disorder Genetic disorders Learning Disabilities (LD): Handwriting disorder (dysgraphia) / graphical difficulties: illegible handwriting/slowness/inadequate pencil grip and posture Developmental coordination disorder (DCD/dyspraxia) Developmental oral or/and written language disorders (dyslexia, dysphasia) Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Qualifications SAINT JOSEPH UNIVERSITY (USJ) – BEIRUT, LEBANON Masters in Psychomotor Therapy | 2010-2013 BS in Psychomotor Therapy | 2007-2010 Languages English French Arabic
Ms. Randa Sekmani
She holds an MSC in Psychology in IUL University, and a Bachelor of arts in Adjustment Psychology. She has extensive experience in supervision and conducting the Psycho-educational and Psycho-diagnostic assessments using approximately 20 tests and scales aimed at identifying intellectual abilities, developmental progress, behavioural concerns, and provides accurate diagnoses for children and adolescents. Randa is a Dubai Licensed CDA Psychologist and an accredited member of the Lebanese Order of Psychologists. She has obtained certified licensing for her psychometric assessments from the Community Development Authority in UAE, enriching her ability to deliver a supportive treatment plan for several age groups. She has also contributed to the development of various supportive tools for developmental and academic challenges and believes in her therapeutic approach “No matter my needs, I am special”. SPECIALISATIONS · Family orientation and guidance · Psycho-educational assessment · Psycho-diagnostic assessment · Cognitive behaviour therapy · Play therapy · Preparing individual treatment plans and programs · Behavioural therapy · Provide effective group therapy with different techniques · Writing reports with recommendations Experience : 14+ Years Qualification: MSc IN PSYCHOLOGY Email : Info@open-mindsuae.com Phone : +971508201716 LANGUAGE: Arabic English