Nafsaniyoun

What Nafsaniyoun does

Nafsaniyoun (The Lebanese Center for Psychological and Social Sciences) is an independent Lebanese nonprofit organization founded on April 13, 2017, that operates an educational and professional development platform for psychology and mental health practitioners, students, and the general public. The organization serves psychology professionals seeking continuing education, students needing practical training and mentorship, and individuals interested in personal growth through self-understanding, with reach extending from its Beirut headquarters to members across the MENA region and diaspora communities in Qatar, Canada, and Sudan.

The organization's core technology is built on the Infix LMS platform, which supports self-paced course delivery, live virtual class streaming, membership management, and e-commerce for course purchases. Its product portfolio combines the Academy (with specialized courses such as Psychosomatic, Dream Dynamics, Metapsychology, Silence in Psychotherapy, TEA-Ch, and the free PEEK introductory series), live classes, lectures and workshops, international conferences (Millennia, Civilizations & Its Discontents, Agora Interventions, The Role of Psychologists in Major Crisis), a digital library, Cine Club, Book Club, an annual Nafsaniyoun Book Fair with themed expos, podcasts (حكي نقابي), a Psychology show (شو), an annual award program, and a mobile app. Internally, the center is structured into Training, Educational Psychology, Humanitarian Response, Psychosomatic, Wellbeing, Media & Communications, and Advocacy departments.

Nafsaniyoun employs approximately 9 staff and generates revenue through a mix of one-time course purchases priced at $20–$60, recurring membership subscriptions, conference and event registration fees, book fair exhibitor fees, live class fees, and an online store. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging expert trainers (e.g., Dr. Elie Abou Chacra, Dr. Marleine El Haddad), member testimonials, bilingual content (Arabic and English), and multi-channel distribution including self-serve online course purchases, live virtual classes, and in-person training programs in Beirut.

Name

Nafsaniyoun

Legal name

The Lebanese Center for Psychological and Social Sciences (Nafsaniyoun)

Website

https://nafsaniyoun.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nafsaniyoun is a Lebanese nonprofit founded in 2017 that delivers psychology and mental health education through online courses, live classes, training programs, international conferences, and community events, serving psychology professionals, students, and personal-growth seekers across the MENA region and diaspora.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychology Education and Professional Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses (MPACALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Psychology education
• Mental health training
• Professional development courses
• Psychoanalysis programs
• Online learning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Beirut

HQ country

Lebanon

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Sales: Online courses sold individually with one-time purchase pricing ranging from $20 to $60 per course. Courses cover psychology topics such as psychosomatic therapy, dream dynamics, sessions, and silence in psychotherapy.
2. Membership/Subscription: Organization offers membership programs for professionals and students, providing access to training programs, events, and resources. The membership model supports ongoing engagement and recurring revenue.
3. Conference and Event Fees: International conferences and themed events generate revenue through participant registration fees.
4. Book Fair and Expo: Nafsaniyoun Book Fair events including Till The Last Breath Expo, Spot Breath Expo, and Heritage and Trace Expo generate revenue through exhibitor fees and visitor attendance.
5. Live Classes: Live virtual classes offered to members and participants for real-time learning experiences with instructors.
6. Store Products: Online store selling psychology-related products and materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Nafsaniyoun is an independent nonprofit educational organization that delivers psychology, mental health, and psychoanalysis education through online courses (priced $20-$60), live virtual classes, structured training programs, and international conferences. The center also operates a Library with publications, Cine Club, Book Club, themed Book Fair expos, podcasts, and an online store, serving psychology professionals, students, and personal growth seekers across Lebanon, the MENA region, and global diaspora communities.

Product overview

Nafsaniyoun (The Lebanese Center for Psychological and Social Sciences) operates as an educational and professional development platform built around its Academy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of psychology and mental health courses and training programs. The platform combines self-paced online courses (including the PEEK introductory series and specialized courses like Psychosomatic and Dream Dynamics), live interactive classes, lectures, workshops, and international conferences. Additional offerings include the Library with publications, Cine Club, and Book Club, along with media programs like the Podcast حكي نقابي and Psychology شو show. The organization also hosts the Nafsaniyoun Book Fair with themed exhibitions, an annual Award program, and community initiatives. Access is facilitated through a mobile app and online store, serving psychology professionals, students, and individuals interested in personal growth across multiple countries including Lebanon, Qatar, Canada, Sudan, and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nafsaniyoun Academy

Quantifiable outcome

• Members report high professional development value and CV enhancement through Nafsaniyoun training and activities

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: UK NHS provider of mental health training, postgraduate courses, and public education programs in psychotherapy and related fields. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun as a large-scale provider of continuing professional development and public-facing mental health education, though operating under a public health framework rather than a community-led nonprofit.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform partnering with universities and organizations to deliver courses, certificates, and specializations. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun's LMS-based course delivery, freemium access, and self-paced learning, though serving all subject areas at vastly larger scale.
• Udemy: Marketplace for instructor-led online courses spanning professional and personal development. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun's creator-led courses with individual instructors, unit-priced course catalog, and global self-serve enrollment, but across all categories rather than psychology specialization.
• Khan Academy: Nonprofit online learning platform offering free courses, video lessons, and community resources. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun's nonprofit, freemium education model and mission-driven approach to expanding access to specialized knowledge (via PEEK free courses and member community).

Direct peers

• International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA): Global umbrella organization for psychoanalysis societies and training institutes. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun as a membership- and education-led body that delivers psychoanalytic training, conferences, and credentialed programs worldwide, though at far greater scale and as an accrediting body rather than an independent training center.
• International Psychoanalytic University (IPU) Berlin: University dedicated exclusively to psychoanalysis, offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs with a strong faculty of psychoanalysts. Highly comparable to Nafsaniyoun's academy in subject matter (psychoanalytic training) and conference-driven knowledge dissemination, differing mainly in formal degree-granting status.
• New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute: Long-standing psychoanalytic training institute offering courses, clinical training, public programs, and conferences. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun in delivering psychoanalytic continuing education, public lectures, and community programming for professionals and the broader public, with a comparable library/cine/book-club style cultural ecosystem.
• British Psychoanalytical Society: UK-based learned society and training institute for psychoanalysis with courses, public events, and a research library. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun's combination of professional training programs, public outreach, and conference-style scholarly events grounded in psychoanalytic theory.

Regional players

• Arab Network for Mental Health (ANMH): Regional membership network promoting mental health awareness, training, and collaboration across the Arab world. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun's MENA-focused mission to expand access to psychology training and awareness campaigns for professionals and the public, although less course-product oriented.
• Egyptian Psychiatric Association: National professional association in Egypt offering continuing medical education, conferences, and training for mental health practitioners. Comparable to Nafsaniyoun in serving MENA-region psychology professionals with conferences, training, and membership benefits, though oriented toward psychiatry more broadly.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nafsaniyoun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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