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September 9, 2026
One Question Reveals the Best Psychologist in Dubai for You
Research on therapy outcomes points to one factor above nearly all others. The quality of the relationship between patient and provider matters…
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September 9, 2026
What a Clinical Psychologist in Dubai Can Tell You a Google Search Can’t
A symptom checklist online takes ninety seconds to fill out. Real answers take longer, and for good reason. A five-minute quiz was…
September 9, 2026
Signs You’ve Outgrown Self-Help and Need a Clinical Psychologist in Dubai
Journals help. Meditation apps help. Books stacked on a nightstand help, for a while. Many high-functioning people in Dubai reach a point…
September 9, 2026
What Happens in Your First Session with a Psychologist in Dubai
A psychologist in Dubai is easy enough to book. The harder part is not knowing what happens once the appointment is confirmed.…
September 9, 2026
How to Recognize the Best Psychologist in Dubai for You
Search results for the best psychologist in Dubai return hundreds of names. The list takes more than a glance at star ratings…
September 7, 2026
Child Psychologist Dubai: Navigating Third-Culture Kid Stress
Sociologist Ruth Hill Useem coined the term third-culture kid in the 1950s. She used it to describe children raised outside their parents’…
September 7, 2026
Why the Best Psychologist in Dubai Looks Different for Anxiety Than for Grief
The word best hides a question underneath it: best for what, exactly. A psychologist strong with anxiety may not be the strongest…
September 7, 2026
What Happens When Parents in Dubai Disagree About Seeing a Child Psychologist
One parent notices a change and wants help. Another sees a phase, nothing more. Disagreements of this kind play out quietly in…
September 7, 2026
How Dubai’s International School System Shapes When Kids See a Child Psychologist
Dubai runs on school choice in a way few cities match. Over two hundred international schools operate across the emirate. British, American,…
September 7, 2026
When One Diagnosis Isn’t Enough: How Clinical Psychologists in Dubai Handle Overlapping Conditions
Textbook cases are rare in real practice. Most patients arrive with symptoms crossing more than one category at once. A clinical psychologist…
September 3, 2026
Clinical Psychologist Isn’t Just Another Word for Therapist
A clinical psychologist diagnoses, assesses, and treats mental health conditions using talk therapy and structured testing. The role sits at the center…
September 3, 2026
Child Psychologist Dubai and When Your Child May Need One
A child psychologist in Dubai supports children and teenagers through development, behavior, and emotional difficulties. Demand for early support has grown across…
September 3, 2026
Choosing a Clinical Psychologist Dubai Patients Can Trust
A clinical psychologist in Dubai diagnoses, assesses, and treats mental health conditions. The title carries legal weight under UAE health law. Only…
September 3, 2026
Finding a Psychologist in Dubai: What to Check Before You Book
Psychologists in Dubai come in many forms, and picking one can feel confusing at first. The city hosts hundreds of licensed providers…
August 24, 2026
Twice-Yearly Treatment for Schizophrenia Now Available at The Valens Clinic
The Valens Clinic was the first private facility in Dubai to offer the newly available six-monthly long-acting injectable antipsychotic. A further step…
August 19, 2026
Workplace Stress in the UAE: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Workplace stress affects employees at every level and in every industry. It develops when job demands consistently exceed a worker’s capacity to…
August 13, 2026
The Psychological Toll of Regional Instability on the Business Ecosystem
Behind every earnings report and expansion plan in today’s Middle East sits an unquantified line item: the psychological cost of operating amid…
July 8, 2026
The Valens Clinic Partners with Gene S Australia to Bring Advanced Pharmacogenomic Testing to Psychiatry in the UAE
A new collaboration gives patients in Dubai access to fast, evidence-based genetic testing that helps guide psychiatric prescribing — including patients under…
May 19, 2026
Updates – Esketamine Center
The Valens Clinic Dubai has launched the Middle East’s first dedicated Esketamine Treatment Centre, with referrals now open to physicians across the…
December 27, 2025
From Labeling to Leadership Health
In recent years, it has become common to hear senior leaders described as “psychopaths,” “toxic,” or even “psychotic.” These labels usually emerge…
August 30, 2025
Supporting Teen Mental Health in a High-Pressure City Like Dubai
August 29, 2025
Post-Holiday Blues: Easing Back Into Work After a Break
August 21, 2025
Therapy for Anxious Children: When Worry Becomes Too Much
August 12, 2025
Am I Doing Enough? The Psychology of Perfectionism
August 8, 2025
Digital Detox in a Hyperconnected City: Resetting Your Mental Health in Dubai
August 6, 2025
Lonely in the Summer: Coping with loneliness as an Expat in Dubai
July 24, 2025
Supporting Third Culture Kids: Identity and Mental Health in Dubai
January 20, 2025
The Burnout Epidemic
Written by Meesha Mausoof, Adult and Couple psychotherapist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. A recent Cigna Workforce Survey for the UAE highlighted…
January 10, 2025
L’expatriation à Dubaï : un voyage intérieur autant qu’extérieur
Ecris par Sarah Thomas, Psychologue chez Valens Clinic a Dubai. Avec près de 89 % de la population composée d’expatriés, Dubaï se…
October 16, 2024
Managing Bipolar Disorder: Expert Insights from a Psychiatrist in Dubai
Written By DR IOANNIS DELIPALAS Consultant Psychiatrist Bipolar disorder belongs to the big family of affective disorders, which includes depression, recurrent depression,…
October 7, 2024
Understanding Emotional Trauma: Insights from a Psychiatrist in Dubai
Written by Dr. Bassam Dheyaa Specialist Adult Psychiatrist Emotional trauma can have lasting effects on an individual’s mental and physical health, especially…
September 24, 2024
View From a Psychiatrist in Dubai: Positive Effects of Having a Pet on Child Mental Health
Written By: Dr. Daniela Graf As a psychiatrist in Dubai, I get to work with young people from a dazzling array of…
September 13, 2024
The Importance of Self-determination and Self-efficacy in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Dubai
Written by: Dr. Daniela Graf In my 14 years as a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist in Dubai and Germany, I have…
September 9, 2024
Why Do Some Children Fear Making Mistakes So Much That It Hinders Their Learning, and How Can It Be Addressed?
Written by: Lina Hajar Some children have a greater fear of making mistakes than others or might avoid completely doing certain tasks…
August 12, 2024
Enhancing Social Communication Skills in Children: The Language of Friendships
Written by Tameem Allam, Lead of Speech Language Therapy and Rama Kanj, Lead of Educational Psychology at The Valens Clinic We often…
August 12, 2024
Narrative Exposure Therapy in Dubai
Written by Nour El Ali, Lead psychologist at The Valens Clinic Narrative Exposure Therapy: Rewriting Your Story Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) allows…
August 12, 2024
How Early Intervention Transforms Language Development ?
Written by Tameem Allam, Lead of Speech Language Therapy, Parent Program for Children with Language Delays Facilitator at The Valens Clinic Understanding…
August 12, 2024
Understanding and Supporting Students with Dyscalculia
Written by Tameem Allam, Lead of Speech Language Therapy, Dyscalculia Specialist at The Valens Clinic. Math is not confined to the classroom;…
August 12, 2024
Navigating Relationships and Divorce with Expert Guidance
Written by Dr. Daniela Graf, Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. I have always been very philosophical and…
August 1, 2024
Balancing Dependence and Independence in Relationships
Written by Paoula Saoud, Clinical Psychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. At The Valens Clinic in Dubai, we understand that relationships evolve…
July 27, 2024
Understanding ADHD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Written by Dr. Ioannis Delipalas, Consultant Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition.…
July 16, 2024
Understanding Corticosteroids and Mood Changes
Written by Dr. Bassam Dheyaa, Specialist Adult Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Corticosteroids, such as cortisone and prednisolone, are commonly prescribed…
April 28, 2024
The Link Between Spelling and Anxiety in Children
Written by Lina Hajar, Learning Development Advisor at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Does anxiety cause difficulty in spelling or spelling tasks provoke…
April 25, 2024
Ethical considerations in neuropsychological assessments
Written by Carla Khalil, Neuropsychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. The astonishing diversity in a country like the UAE grants mental health…
April 21, 2024
The silent heroes in Dubai
Written By Dr. Daniela Graf, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the Valens Clinic, Dubai. I moved from Germany to Dubai 8…
April 18, 2024
The Journey of Grief
Written by Alison Kuit, Psychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Loss touches each of us at some point in our lives, unifying…
April 14, 2024
The difference between PMT and OT
Written by Mabelle El Koreh, Psychomotor Therapist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. One of the most frequent questions I have been asked…
April 7, 2024
How to Pinpoint Emotions
Written by Dahlia Yamout, Psychologist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. How do we pinpoint emotions and send clear emotional signals to our…
March 27, 2024
Esketamine, the potentials and limitations
Written by Dr Bassam Dheyaa, Specialist Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. When we think about the latest antidepressants in the field,…
February 28, 2024
Antidepressants and sexual side effects
Written by Dr Bassam Dheyaa, Adult Specialist Psychiatrist at The Valens Clinic, Dubai. Antidepressant medications have improved the lives of millions significantly…