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Fadi Hage

Accredited Psychotherapist

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I offer culturally-sensitive, online sessions in Arabic, English, and Norwegian. As an integrative psychotherapist experienced in expat care, I guide individuals through depression, anxiety, and addiction.
  • €90 / session
  • Student - €67 / session
Based inOslo
Last active
350+ sessions on It's Complicated
2 years at It's Complicated
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About me


I grew up in the Middle East, though with frequent periods in Africa and Europe. The majority of my adult life was spent in Europe where I attended medical school and later worked. The frequent relocations gave me first-hand knowledge in the different cultures, and that has naturally led me to work with expats. It also led me to adopt an approach to life that welcomes change and sees obstacles as opportunities for growth.

On a personal level, my drive for academic achievement during my university years and the initial phases of my career stemmed from a relentless inner critic (now a personal favorite topic). I soon found myself grappling with the negative consequences of that relentless self-criticism. However, the upside of that period of suffering is my intimate experience with the profound impact of self-compassion and present moment awareness on personal growth and healing (I´m also very creative in nurturing the inner supporter).

My hobbies include cooking, yoga, traveling (currently spend a lot of time in SE Asia), and genuine interest in self-development so often trying new experiences at the edge of my comfort zone (at the moment taking singing lessons:).


My approach

My mission is to help you become your own therapist.

My speciality is in the fields of anxiety, depression, and addiction. That being said, I believe reflecting on our habits and patterns is a healthy activity that will increase the happiness of all.

I am a certified cognitive behavioral therapist with extensive training in compassion- and mindfulness-based approaches. I strongly believe in body-centered approaches to address the global pandemic of overthinking and our struggles with emotions and past conflicts. As a certified yoga instructor, seasoned meditator, and nonviolent communication enthusiast, I incorporate these practices to foster a holistic approach.

We meet online once a week and in between sessions you get practices to cement the changes you seek.

Welcome!



Testimonials:
Client: "Fadi is an exceptional therapist who creates a safe and understanding environment. His empathy, expertise, and personalised approach have been transformative for me. I´m incredibly grateful for Fadi´s guidance, and I can confidently say that Fadi has transformed my life for the better".

Client: "Dr. Fadi is a very compassionate therapist. I was very at ease sharing my experiences with him. I felt validated and supported. His calmness and peace is contagious. I was able to see things from a different perspective in order to take action and drop what I felt were unhealthy patterns in my life".

Client: "Dr. Hage is a caring and skilled therapist. In just a few months of weekly sessions, my overall well-being improved noticeably. Despite my initial difficulty opening up, Dr. Hage´s empathic and patient approach encouraged me to share my inner struggles. He customised the sessions to fit my personality and imparted valuable lifelong lessons in self-compassion and non-judgmental self-awareness. I continue to apply the tools he taught me even though our sessions are on hold. I am grateful to have chosen Dr. Hage as my therapist".

Where I practice

Qualifications and experience

Education
2020 -2022: Cognitive behavioral therapy 2019 - present: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy 2019: Compassionate Inquiry by Gabor Mate 2018 - present: Nonviolent communication 1999 - 2006: Medical degree
Experience
2022 - present: Psychotherapist 2020 - 2022: Residency in psychiatry and addictive medicine 2017 - 2020 : GP, Family Medicine 2006 - 2016: Medical doctor within different specialities
Languages
Arabic
English
Norwegian
Insurances
Private Pay

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  • €90 / session
  • Student - €67 / session
Based inOslo
Last active
350+ sessions on It's Complicated
2 years at It's Complicated
Available online
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