Lina Fahmy
🧩 Meet Lina Fahmy
Bachelors in Neuroscience and Psychology | Agile Psychosocial | Level 5 Practitioner | Behavior & Inclusion Specialist at CIPPO
Lina Fahmy is a passionate Psychologist and Neuroscience graduate with academic and practical experience in both research and clinical mental health settings. With a strong background in supporting neurodivergent children and young people, Lina has developed skills in psychological assessment, EEG analysis, and psychosocial support.
Her graduation research on neurodiversity in higher education highlighted key factors influencing academic success among students with ADHD, ASD, and dyslexia, underscoring her commitment to advancing inclusive practices and reducing barriers to learning. Through her work at Ain Shams University’s Children with Special Needs Center, Lina has gained hands-on experience assisting psychiatrists and psychologists in mental state examinations, counseling sessions, and research with children with autism and language delays. At the Neuromodulation Research Lab, she built technical expertise in EEG processing and data analysis, strengthening her capacity to bridge neuroscience with mental health practice.
Fluent in Arabic, English, and French, Lina combines multicultural sensitivity with evidence-based approaches to empower individuals, promote well-being, and support psychosocial development. She is deeply committed to fostering inclusive environments where every child and young person can thrive.
Educational Background
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BSc (Hons) Neuroscience and Psychology (2020–2023)
King’s College London, United Kingdom
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Foundation in Life Sciences (2019–2020)
Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom
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Professional Training:
Institute of Child and Adolescent Psychology
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Working with Behaviorally Dynamic Children
Specialized training focused on understanding and responding to complex behavioral patterns in children. Explored emotional, sensory, and relational factors influencing behavior and developed practical frameworks for positive behavior support, de-escalation, and proactive intervention planning grounded in empathy and neurodevelopmental principles.
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Related Work Experience
- Trainee Research Assistant, Neuromodulation Research Lab (Learning EEG processing and analysis using Python) 2024-present
- Trainee Children and Young Persons Mental Health Practitioner, Children with Special Needs Center - Ain Shams
- Assisting psychiatrist and observing clinical examinations such as mental state examination, history taking, patient interview and diagnosis process.
- Assisting and observing counselling sessions with clinical psychologist.
- Contributing to an ongoing research project in ASD patients and children with language delay.
- Learning Stanford Binet’s 5th Edition IQ test assessment
- Learning Quick Neurological Screening Test (QNST) assessment
- Trainee Research Assistant, Neuromodulation Research Lab (Learning EEG processing and analysis using Python) 2024-present