It's Complicated

Fadi Hage

Accredited Psychotherapist

Available for new clients
I am a compassion-focused psychotherapist experienced in expat care. I guide people through abrupt change, depression, anxiety, and compassion fatigue. I work online in Arabic, English, and Norwegian.

I specialize in:

At a glance
Oslo, NorwayAvailable online only
Last activeThis provider last logged in
Experienced on It's Complicated2 years and 390+ sessions on It's Complicated
Availability
Usually responds within 4 hours

About me

Life has a way of teaching us its most valuable lessons when we least expect it. As a dedicated doctor, I found myself caught in a cycle of overwork and compassion fatigue, driven by a relentless inner critic. It took a painful back injury to make me pause and reassess my path.

This setback became a catalyst for personal growth. I traveled to Asia, where I discovered yoga – a practice that taught me to listen to my body's whispers before it needed to scream.

Through mindfulness and self-compassion, I learned to cultivate awareness of my habits, stepping out of destructive autopilot modes. I discovered that there are always alternative ways to respond, rooted in kindness towards ourselves and a vision for personal growth. Each modality I've since embraced began as a personal quest for balance and thriving, not just surviving.


My hobbies include cooking, yoga, padel, traveling (currently live in Bali), and genuine interest in self-development so regularly trying new experiences (at the moment breathwork:).


I speak:

ArabicEnglishNorwegian

Location:

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Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyGood for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Nonviolent CommunicationGood for those who want to improve communication by learning how to express their feelings and needs without conflict.

My speciality is in the fields of compassion fatigue, 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 either for 45 or 60 minutes, 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".

Experience

6 years in practice390+ sessions on It's Complicated2 years at It's Complicated
2022 - present: Psychotherapist
2020 - 2022: Residency in psychiatry and addictive medicine
2017 - 2020 : GP, Family Medicine
2006 - 2016: Medical doctor within different specialities

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

Cost

Individual Session

€90

Student

€67

60-minute session

€110

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Oslo, NorwayAvailable online only
Last activeThis provider last logged in
Experienced on It's Complicated2 years and 390+ sessions on It's Complicated
Availability
Usually responds within 4 hours
Next available: Nov 12