Dr. Allan Abbass, MD, FRCPC
Expert Consultant
Dr. Allan Abbass is a professor of psychiatry and psychology at Dalhousie University, where he also serves as the founding director of the Centre for Emotions and Health. He is a leading teacher and researcher in the area of Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP). He has established several training programs in ISTDP internationally and at Dalhousie University. Dr. Abbass is a past president of the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA) and currently sits on the board of directors. He frequently consults for various health agencies, sharing his expertise through over 400 presentations worldwide and now over 300 publications.