Fares Zubari
Fares ZubariPsychologist
BA, MSc, MBACP, NHRA
Special interests: Sexual Trauma, Suicide, Identity
fares@insightstherapy.org

When life challenges you, you don’t have to face it alone. I’m here to support you in regaining perspective on who you truly are and to reconnect you with your purpose. My work is rooted in a Person-Centred approach, offering a therapeutic space that is empathetic, accepting, and real. With me, you are seen, heard, and understood without judgment, allowing us to explore your psyche unbounded.

Think of our conversations as a collaborative space for reflection and transformation — where you set the destination, and I help pave the way. Therapy with me is an embodied experience, blending talk therapy with modalities like breathwork, meditation, hypnotherapy, and movement to integrate the mind and body. Whether we’re unpacking past wounds, soothing present anxieties, or reshaping self-perceptions, I meet you where you are — with warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for your journey.

We are all shaped by the complexities of our experiences, and I believe true healing begins when we honour this shared humanity. In our work together, mutual trust and vulnerability create a space for transformation — not just for you, but for both of us.

No matter however you show up for our session, know that I am here with you; holding space for your anxieties, guiding you through self-discovery, and helping you tap into your innate resilience, power, and harmony. Arrive as you are, this space is yours.

Qualifications and Experience

Credentials, Professional, and Academic Experience:
  • Registered Healthcare Professional | National Health Regulatory Association (NHRA) | (Bahrain)
  • Registered Member (MBACP) | British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy | (UK)
  • Master of Science (MSc) with Distinction | Counselling and Psychotherapy | Keele University Faculty of Medicine | Accredited by British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP | UK)
  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with Minor is Critical Studies in Sexuality | The University of British Columbia (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
  • Advanced Diploma is Clinical Hypnotherapy | Royal College of Berkshire of Clinical Hypnosis (UK)
  • Diploma is Clinical Hypnotherapy | Royal College of Berkshire of Clinical Hypnosis (UK)

Certifications:

  • Certificate in Fundamentals of Cognitive Therapy with Depression | Cleveland Centre for Cognitive Therapy (USA)
  • Certificate in Cognitive Therapy with Stress and Anxiety Disorders | Cleveland Centre for Cognitive Therapy (USA)
  • Certificate in Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy for Individuals, Couples & Families (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) | With Patricia Bragg | Satir Institute of the Yukon (Canada)
  • Masterclass in Working with Survivors of Narcissistic Abuse | With Dr. Ramani Durvasula | Insights Therapy Centre (USA | Bahrain)
  • Gottman Couples Therapy (Levels 1 & 2) | The Gottman Institute | Insights Therapy Centre (USA | Bahrain)
  • Certificate in The Art of Dying | With Eman Nooruddin | Capital Knowledge and Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis (Bahrain | UK)
  • Certificate in Breathwork for Transformation | With Shaima Aseeri, Capital Knowledge and Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis (Bahrain | UK)
  • Certificate in Understanding Love and Relationships | With Eman Nooruddin | Capital Knowledge and Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis (Bahrain | UK)
  • Certificate in Attachment Informed Psychotherapy | With Linda Cundy | Capital Knowledge (UK | Bahrain)
  • Certificate in Understanding Sex, Sexuality, and Sexless Marriages | With Eman Nooruddin | Capital Knowledge and Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis (Bahrain | UK)
  • Certificate in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Trauma in the Body | With Esther Perez | Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute (USA)
  • Certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) | With Eman Nooruddin | Royal Berkshire College of Clinical Hypnosis (UK)
  • Access Bar Facilitator | with Jyoti Bablani | Insights Therapy Centre
  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) | Semperviva Yoga | Yoga Alliance (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
  • Clinical Attaché | With Dr. Mariwan Husni | Psychiatry, King Hamad University Hospital (KHUH) (Bahrain)
  • Behaviour Interventionist | Fairview Behaviour Consulting, ABA (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
  • Workshop Organiser & Support Volunteer | The Healthier Masculinities Program | UBC Sexual Assault Support Centre (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
  • Workshop Organiser & Support Volunteer | UBC VICE | Substance mis/use (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Clinical and Research Experience:

  • Research Assistant | UBC Hewitt Lab | Perfectionism and Psychopathology (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
  • Research Assistant & Lab Librarian | UBC Motivations and Goals in Context (M.A.G.I.C) Lab (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
  • Research Assistant | UBC Culture and Self Lab (Vancouver, BC, Canada)

Contributions and Publications:

  • Publication: Husni, M., Al Nashmi, H. Alzayed, A., Farag, A. E. M., Zubari, F. (2023). Electroencephalography (EEG) results of patients referred for cognitive and seizure disorders and their association with brain MRI findings. Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 51(3): 42763 – 42767. doi: 10.26717/BJSTR.2023.51.008111
  • Masters Dissertation: “Perceptions of intimacy after experiences of sexual trauma: A qualitative exploration of Bahraini individuals’ lived experiences.” (Submitted to Keele University | Marked with Distinction)
  • Researcher & Service Learner | Research Topic: “The TASO Experiential HIV/AIDS Mentorship (TEAM) Project: A qualitative investigation of civic involvement in an Ugandan medical context.” | The AIDS Support Organisation (TASO) | (Kampala, Uganda)
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Testimonials

“Fares empowered me to change the narrative of my life and write my own story, to dare and ask the intimidating questions, to dig deep and look inwards and see things as they truly are.”

 

“Fares is an excellent therapist with effective results. His sessions have been the best I’ve attended equipping me with practical techniques and mind shifting ways of approaching life’s challenges however large or small they may be – I’d highly recommend his great service!”

 

“I am incredibly grateful for the instrumental role Fares has played in my transformative journey. When I first sought his guidance, I was navigating an existential crisis and struggling with transitions in my life. His unwavering support and guidance has been invaluable in helping me find grounding, liberation, and connection.”

 

“His expertise has empowered me to embrace life’s challenges with newfound resilience and adaptability. I am now better equipped to navigate uncertainty and find solace within my own space and support network. I credit Fares for this transformative odyssey , which feels like a beautiful rebirth. His professionalism and dedication has made an ever lasting impact on my life, and I am forever indebted.”

 

“Fares taught me to dig so deep into myself, to get into places I was so afraid to look at but was surprised to find out that it wasn’t so scary after all. It taught me to stop feeling small, to love myself for my mere existence without having to earn it, to unpuzzle my childhood wounds and traumas, to break the cycle and face my demons. Throughout this year, I learned to stop seeking approval, stop judging myself so harshly and to stop perceiving life as a constant state of emergency.”

 

“I went to Fares looking for a solution to anxiety and came away feeling not only stronger and happier, but also with tools that I can utilize to guide me from here on out. I found Fares incredibly flexible (depending on what I brought to the table that day) and highly knowledgeable – he helped me to identify patterns and trauma, discover coping skills and was an amazing and nonjudgmental individual. As a therapist, his manner is gentle yet direct and he is easy to talk to and genuinely interested in his clients. I recommend Fares highly to anyone!”