In this episode of the Bright Shift podcast, Leila Estifaie Quinn, Bright Shift’s founder, and Mahita El Bacha Urieta, therapist and coach whose work is rooted in the Psychosynthesis approach, discuss a more holistic way of defining mental health and how it can be cared for.
Some of the topics covered include:
- Why the term “mental health” can sometimes be considered inadequate
- How certain psychological concepts are viewed differently in Middle Eastern cultures
- How psychosynthesis approaches mental health
- Ways to connect to our authentic self
Watch different segments of this interview on our YouTube channel, or listen to the entire episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
About the Guest:
Mahita El Bacha Urieta is a licensed therapist and a coach, a registered member of the British Association for Counsellers and Psychotherapists. Mahita’s approach is based on psychosynthesis psychology which includes elements from Psychodynamics, CBT, Somatic experiencing, and mindfulness among many others. Mahita has a wide and extensive range of expertise and works with individuals with a variety of challenges. Having lived in many different countries around the world she is also familiar with and accustomed to various cultures and traditions, and speaks several languages including English, Arabic, French and Spanish.
Mahita offers psychotherapeutic counselling as well as life coaching sessions.