The founding of "Shams" was more than a professional step — it was the embodiment of a deep human journey. The story began from the heart of loss, when Dr. Nabil ElKott lost his wife, the talented writer and creator Nadine Shams, in 2014 — a victim of medical error and negligence that shook him to his core.
That personal pain transformed into a driving force — a determination to build something meaningful in her name. The ambition was not to open a clinic, but to establish a different kind of space — one that brings multiple specializations under one roof, and sees every person whole. Shams was built on three convictions: that a diversity of therapeutic approaches produces deeper and more lasting outcomes; that recovery is a collective endeavor; and that every human being deserves to be seen, heard, and treated with full dignity.
To establish Shams Center as a leading clinical and training reference in mental health and psychotherapy, across Egypt and the Arab region, uniting scientific excellence with a human presence, and contributing to building a society that believes mental health is a right, not a luxury.
To provide comprehensive psychological care, grounded in scientific evidence, within a safe environment that respects the dignity and privacy of every person — through a specialized team that believes recovery is a right guaranteed to all.
Our Services
Our services include a wide range of individual and group psychological interventions. We provide pharmacological and psychological treatment for various mental disorders, following international scientific guidelines.
- Treatment of general psychological disorders — depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders
- Treatment of personality disorders, conduct disorders, and impulsivity
- Assessment and treatment of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder in adults
- Treatment of sexual dysfunction at both individual and couples levels
- Treatment of general sexual disorders, pornography addiction, and compulsive sexual behavior
- Specialized psychological assessment and treatment for children and adolescents
- Specialized psychological assessment and treatment for the elderly
- Treatment of substance use disorders and addictive behaviors
- Marital & family counseling, plus psycho-educational workshops for families
- Multi-modal group therapy sessions — Dynamic, CBT, DBT, and support groups
- Design of specialized rehabilitation programs for intellectual disability cases
- Specialized psychological programs for coping with chronic and serious illnesses
- General psychological enhancement through non-clinical activities — Yoga, Art, Creative Writing, Dance Therapy, and Spontaneous Drama
Get in Touch
Whether you're seeking support for yourself or someone you care about, our team is ready to help. Reach out today to start your journey.