The Passion for Psychoanalysis

Dr. Mohamed Tal is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst practicing in Dubai, and an Associate Researcher at the University of Dundee, School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He completed his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology at the Université Saint Joseph de Beyrouth, and obtained his PhD in Theoretical Psychoanalysis from the University of Ljubljana.

As a trained Lacanian Psychoanalyst, Dr. Tal has dedicated over a decade to working with adolescents and adults, beginning his practice in 2009. He has also provided psychological support to trauma survivors in various humanitarian missions across the Middle East.

From 2018 to 2021, Dr. Tal led a seminar on the Real at the École Libanaise de Psychanalyse et de Psychothérapie (ELPP). In 2023, he published his research on the end of psychoanalysis in his book, "The End of Analysis, The Dialectics of Symbolic and Real."

Dr. Tal’s scholarly contributions include several articles aimed at fostering a novel understanding of the challenges faced by the subject in contemporary society. His ongoing writings attempt to renovate psychoanalytic theory in allignment with the evolving state of subjectivity encountered in clinical practice.

Why Psychoanalysis?

Testimonials

It is rebirth, starting from the very beginning. You revisit your younger self, heal its wounds, and learn to accept it.

N.S

Psychoanalysis is like raising yourself again the way you must have been raised. It is rebirth, starting from the very beginning. You revisit your younger self, heal its wounds, and learn to accept it. It also helps you accept others for who they are because you no longer rely on their judgments. Psychoanalysis opens a new perspective on life, making you feel and experience things in a different way. It's a never-ending journey that can sometimes make you wish you never started, as it may make you feel like nobody truly understands the depth of your thoughts and feelings. It brings self-awareness, which can be intimidating to others at times. Psychoanalysis also provides you with a shield to embrace your vulnerability within yourself instead of constantly trying to get rid of it. Through analysis, you become humble enough to admit your mistakes when you're wrong and more at peace with criticism from others when you're right. It helps you accept that not everyone will easily understand your point of view, but it no longer hurts you.
Psychoanalysis helped me break free from my obsessive patterns and brought me closer to my authentic self.

A.H

Psychoanalysis allowed me to detach myself from a constant barrage of thoughts that had been plaguing me throughout my life. As I progressed in my analysis, I gradually moved away from those overwhelming thoughts. With this distance, I also began to shed the problems that had led me to seek therapy. These issues had made me feel deeply troubled and hopeless. Although the process of analysis was not always enjoyable, it became a fascinating and valuable practice.
Over time, I noticed significant changes in my mindset. It's hard to put into words the extent of this transformation. Psychoanalysis helped me break free from my obsessive patterns and brought me closer to my authentic self. It is, without a doubt, the most intriguing tool I have ever encountered.
It helped me reconnect with myself, understand my emotions better, and think about my thoughts more clearly.

M.H

I started my analysis because I was feeling a deep pain and had many unanswered questions. I felt disconnected from myself, and my thoughts and emotions were all over the place. It was a long and challenging journey, but it turned out to be really helpful. It helped me reconnect with myself, understand my emotions better, and think about my thoughts more clearly. During this process, I figured out what was causing my anxiety and what was draining me; and I learned to deal with them in a different way. This allowed me to move forward in life with more peace. Being aware of my experiences and analysing them has been really important for my personal growth. It has helped me make better choices and find motivation again. Since then, I've been able to make more thoughtful decisions, constantly question my reasons, and work on things that drain my energy. This process has truly transformed my life. Analysis is like a crucial piece of a train track for me. Without it, I wouldn't have reached where I am today.
Analysis fostered a sense of self that brought me tranquility. I no longer think about harming myself, instead, I want to work with it.

N.W

As far as I can recall, I never felt calm. I struggled with depression for years while enduring highly stressful life circumstances. Recognizing the need for assistance, I sought emotional management and behavioral therapy. However, the overwhelming intensity of my emotions made it difficult for emotional management to be effective. On the other hand, behavioral therapy equipped me with coping mechanisms and self-care activities. Yet, instead of simply coping with my challenging circumstances, I wanted to bring about actual change in my life.
Then, when I turned to psychoanalysis, I experienced a significant breakthrough. For the first time, I was able to release pent-up emotions and gain a deep understanding of my triggers. Through analysis, I could explore the connection between these triggers, my personal experiences, and my personality. This newfound understanding provided me with a sense of control over my reactions and a restored sense of stability in my identity, which I had lost. I came to realize that my suffering was not solely attributed to current factors but also to a lifetime of experiences, relationships, traumas, and deeply ingrained beliefs. The process was demanding but consistently rewarding as I delved into the core aspects that truly mattered.
Psychoanalysis had the greatest impact on my personal experiences and relationships. It enabled me to see the broader picture, take ownership of my triggers, and analyze them effectively. I gained better self-management skills. Analysis fostered a sense of self that brought me tranquility. I no longer think about harming myself, instead, I want to work with it.