What does forgiveness mean?
The clinic’s forgive-and-forget post defines forgiveness as an intentional decision and an act of compassion, one which frees you from anger, bitterness and resentment. Forgiveness does not make what happened acceptable or excuse the person who caused the harm.
The post stresses forgiveness is for you, not for the person who hurt you. The harm may stay with you, Saoud writes, but working on forgiveness can loosen its grip. You can also forgive without keeping the person in your life.
Why remember before you forgive?
Memory carries information. The post says remembering shows you the lessons and the unhealthy patterns behind the hurt, so you can protect yourself next time. Once you acknowledge the pain and its impact, you can see where you are vulnerable. Saoud says memory and recovery still matter for healing when the pain runs deep and forgiveness feels impossible.
Recovery asks for effort. The post lists self-care, therapy, support from loved ones and activities which promote psychological wellbeing. It says recovery restores strength and self-esteem and lets you reclaim your sense of identity.
A fair reading, offered as editorial judgement rather than clinic policy: the reversed order removes the deadline. No step in the sequence sets a date for forgiveness. You can stay with remembering and processing for as long as the work takes.
Which therapies help when forgiveness feels out of reach?
The clinic’s individual therapy page lists anger, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and trauma among the concerns therapy can address. Its clinicians have training in several evidence-based approaches, such as CBT, EMDR, compassion-focused therapy and psychodynamic work, and a matching system helps identify the most suitable clinician for each client. A therapist may combine techniques as treatment evolves.
Memories from trauma need extra care. The clinic’s EMDR page says EMDR leaves the memory in place and changes how the brain stores it, so the memory distresses you less. Treatment begins with an assessment of suitability and readiness, and a stabilisation phase comes before any trauma processing. Sessions follow your pace.
When is it time to see a therapist in Dubai?
The post keeps the advice short: if you feel stuck in the healing process, seek professional support. It describes the pattern well. A trigger arrives, or you sit alone with your eyes closed, and the event replays.
The clinic’s FAQs say a first session needs no preparation. Your therapist asks about your concerns, history and goals, and the pace adjusts to your comfort. How long therapy lasts depends on the approach. Some therapies are close-ended, with a set number of sessions.
Book a first session
Read about individual therapy at the clinic or the EMDR therapy page, then email info@thevalensclinic.ae to book. Every Valens clinician holds a licence from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or the Community Development Authority (CDA).