Mayada Tamimi

I’m a student-centered coach who blends occupational psychology, cross-cultural expertise, and hands-on wellbeing experience. With an MSc in Occupational Psychology (Distinction) and 5 years as Senior Student Affairs Advisor at American University of the Middle East.

I specialise in helping students navigate academic pressure, personal challenges, and cultural transitions. My background in Trust & Safety and monitoring also means I bring strong skills in risk awareness, digital wellbeing, and discretion when handling sensitive student issues. I’m Arabic-English bilingual with deep MENA cultural fluency, so I connect quickly with diverse student groups and create psychologically safe spaces for them to grow.

So if asking who are my lessons/coaching sessions aimed at?

My coaching is aimed at university students who are managing academic stress, life transitions, or wellbeing challenges, especially:

• First-year and international students adjusting to new academic/cultural environments
• Students facing academic, personal, or psychological challenges who need structured support and coping strategies
• Diverse MENA and multicultural cohorts who benefit from culturally informed guidance in Arabic or English
• Student leaders or teams who want to build resilience, leadership, and engagement skills.

At AUM, I led wellbeing programs, coached student affairs advisors, and directly advised students through academic and personal difficulties. So my approach is practical: I focus on self-management, goal setting, emotional regulation, and decision-making skills students can use immediately in university life and beyond.