Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What type of psychometric assessments does Sikologia Consultancy provide?
A. There are 3 different types of assessments. First there is the Sikologia Employee Assessment which is mainly taken by potential employees of companies. It evaluates the following : I.Q. ( intelligence test), job interest, leadership skills, and personality. Second there is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) which is for promotions in managerial and leadership positions. Third is the Emotional Competency Inventory (ECI), which is an assessment for the development of the whole organization /company.

Q. How long does it take to complete an assessment?
A. It takes approximately 90 minutes to complete the Sikologia Employee Assessment; it takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete the MBTI assessment; the ECI is an on-line assessment that takes about 45 minutes to complete.

Q. What is the procedure for having assessments done?
A. Arrangements are made with the HR manager of the company who must inform the candidates of appointments and the type of assessment being done. The assessments are taken at the Sikologia Consultancy office. The day following the assessment, 30 to 60 minutes interview with Dr. Nadia Buhannad takes place at our office. Two to three days after the interview, a report is ready.

Q. What are the fees for the assessments?
A. Please contact the Sikologia Consultancy office for assessment fees at (04) 3436766.

Q. What kind of training and workshops are provided?
A. Training and workshops are provided in both Arabic and/or English. Most of the workshops are tailor-made according to the needs of the employees in the company. Training, discussions, and exercises are given in areas such as leadership skills, teamwork skills, communication skills, motivation…etc. Separate workshops can be arranged for men and women.

Q. What other services are offered at Sikologia Consultancy?
A. Project Consultancy (Ideal Arab Mother and Ideal Arab Family, DSF 2000-to date & Emirates Businesswomen Award – DQG 2003-2004, etc), Family Consulting ( Marriage consulting, Coping with Childhood & Adolescence problems…etc), Psychological consulting (Jealousy, Overcoming Shyness, Self-confidence…etc), Consultancy in schools (teachers and students), H.R. – Professional consulting ( Evaluation of work environment, Evaluation of HR, Decision-making, Leadership skills, Successful performance at work,…etc.

Q. Who are the clients of Sikologia Consultancy?
A. Private companies and public organizations are our main clients. Schools and individuals as well.

Q. Where is Sikologia Consultancy located?
A. The office is located in Emarat Atrium, B Block, 1st Floor, Office No. 146. on Sheikh Zayed Road near Mazaya Centre, Dubai- UAE.

Q. Is Dr. Nadia Buhannad a psychiatrist?
A. No, Dr. Nadia Buhannad is a psychologist who specializes in educational psychology. She provides consulting not counseling on many issues using a behavioral and cognitive approach in communication with clients. She is accredited to use the Emotional Competence Inventory (Emotional Intelligence) and qualified to use the MBTI (Personality Assessment). Dr. Nadia was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at U.A.E University.