Trust score 8/100
Dr Sarah Halawani Montes
Psychology · AE
👤 4 years of experience
11,902+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Sarah Halawani Montes is a highly experienced Jordanian-American Counselling Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. Dr Montes specialises in working with both teenagers and adults who are facing a wide array of difficulties.
Dr Montes completed Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan in 1999 followed by her Master’s degree in Organisational and Social Psychology at the London School of Economics, UK in 2004. She later completed her Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Memphis, USA in 2014 and became licensed as a Counselling Psychologist by the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Board of Jordan (CDA).
Throughout her career, Dr Montes has completed extensive training and gained diverse experience in various clinical settings. Her professional journey has taken her through community mental health centres, hospitals, multiple university counselling centres across the USA, and schools. Having lived in different parts of the world, including Jordan, the UK, the USA, and the UAE, Dr Montes appreciates the richness of multicultural perspectives and values the diverse worldviews of her patients.
Dr Montes' therapeutic approach is characterised by its strength-based and collaborative nature. She understands the importance of forging strong, genuine, and open working relationships with her patients. Her goal is to assist them in addressing their personal challenges and advancing towards their individual therapeutic objectives. Dr Montes aims to alleviate distress, enhance coping strategies, and harness her patients' strengths. She has expertise in a range of approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy, family systems therapy, humanistic therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and interpersonal treatment approaches.
Dr Montes has particular interests in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, perfectionism and imposter syndrome, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties, eating concerns, addictions, identity issues, anger management, vocational and career-related concerns, and group counselling.
Dr Montes completed Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan in 1999 followed by her Master’s degree in Organisational and Social Psychology at the London School of Economics, UK in 2004. She later completed her Doctoral degree in Counselling Psychology at the University of Memphis, USA in 2014 and became licensed as a Counselling Psychologist by the Clinical and Counselling Psychology Board of Jordan (CDA).
Throughout her career, Dr Montes has completed extensive training and gained diverse experience in various clinical settings. Her professional journey has taken her through community mental health centres, hospitals, multiple university counselling centres across the USA, and schools. Having lived in different parts of the world, including Jordan, the UK, the USA, and the UAE, Dr Montes appreciates the richness of multicultural perspectives and values the diverse worldviews of her patients.
Dr Montes' therapeutic approach is characterised by its strength-based and collaborative nature. She understands the importance of forging strong, genuine, and open working relationships with her patients. Her goal is to assist them in addressing their personal challenges and advancing towards their individual therapeutic objectives. Dr Montes aims to alleviate distress, enhance coping strategies, and harness her patients' strengths. She has expertise in a range of approaches, including cognitive behavioural therapy, family systems therapy, humanistic therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and interpersonal treatment approaches.
Dr Montes has particular interests in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, perfectionism and imposter syndrome, trauma, grief and loss, interpersonal difficulties, eating concerns, addictions, identity issues, anger management, vocational and career-related concerns, and group counselling.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Sarah Halawani Montes
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Psychology
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,816 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,798 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,798 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,321 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AE
DOI: 10.4040/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37964543 · cited by 152
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
DOI: 10.1686/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31051634 · cited by 66
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychology European Annual Congress (Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychology National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
- Awareness When should you see a psychology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · sarah.halawani.montes@euroclinics.example
Patient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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