Fadi Abou-Rihan, PhD

I am in private practice in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis in downtown Toronto

The start of my training at the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis and the beginning of my clinical practice date back to the mid 90s. I had just finished a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Toronto with a concentration in psychoanalysis and sexuality.

Since then, my clinical training has included four years of post-doctoral seminars, six years of clinical supervision in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a year-long observer internship in emergency psychiatry at the Toronto Hospital--Western Division, and, last but not least, a personal analysis.

I work with individuals who, and in spite of incredibly difficult histories and circumstances, have not given up on finding meaning in their lives. My therapeutic approach is based on the principle that emotional conflict and psychological stress are best dealt with when they are put into words, without judgement or fear. Patience, respect, and curiosity are key.

Alongside my clinical practice in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy, I have held a number of academic posts. As well, I have published a book and a few articles as well as delivered various conference papers and invited lectures on a number of clinical issues, including trauma, grief, depression, sexuality, and the techniques and aims of psychotherapy.