Why Can’t I Sleep?
Fareeha Afreen
Speaker, Assistant Psychologist - The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre
Cindi Santos
Moderator, Social Counsellor - The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre
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Decoding Night-Time Anxiety & Your Nervous System
Does bedtime feel more like a battle than a break? Join us to understand why anxiety intensifies at night and learn practical ways to calm your nervous system and find rest.
Programme Overview
Saturday, November 7, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Certificate of Participation will be provided
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Urdu
Fareeha Aafreen (Assistant Psychologist)
I am an Indian, with roots in two distinct cultures of India, and I was born and raised in the UAE. Growing up between cultures as a “third culture kid,” gives me a deep understanding of expatriate life, identity development, cultural integration, and belonging.
• MSc Applied Psychology
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling, BPS Accredited
• Diploma in Islam and Psychology, Cambridge Muslim College
Portuguese, English
Cindi Santos (Social Counsellor)
A Systemic Family Therapist and Social Counsellor with over 8 years of experience in Portugal and Dubai, specialising in family dynamics, emotional regulation, and relational stress.
• EFTA-accredited training in Family Therapy & Systemic Practice, Portuguese Society of Family Therapy
• MA in Social Education & Intervention (specialised in Psychosocial Intervention), University of Porto
• Postgraduate Certificate in Child & Youth Psychopathology, CRIAP Institute