Saving the innocence

The children between the age of 5 to 12 years are fit for child psychotherapy. The main therapy sessions occur only between the child and a therapist. It is a three-way street, as the therapist will also guide and assist the parents to deal with the pressures of coping with the worrisome phase and an environment of insecurity. It is a crucial time for parent-child interactions while dealing with the competitive world, socially and academically.

It is the time to work on the confidence of the child while securing the emotional attachment with the parents. Child counseling is specially designed to provide a secure, child-friendly and sensitive environment. Storytelling techniques, play therapy, conversational techniques, are a few ways by which the therapist can build a rapport with the child. It is also a time when the therapist will try to assess the mixed feelings the child is going through and help them get in touch with their feelings. The parents will learn to be equipped with a game plan while dealing with the attention-seeking behaviour of the child, tantrums, school bullying and more. As the best child psychologist in Dubai our aim here is to handle this situation in a productive manner. It is a combined effort put in by the child, the therapist and the parent for creating a strong base for the future while dealing with the present situation in an affirmative environment.

Some of the common issues tackled by the therapist are-

• Mood disorders
• Shyness
• Concentration problems
• Internet and video game addiction
• Parent talk

Transforming during transition

The teen to adult transitory phase has been acknowledged by the parents, teachers and teens. Along with major physical changes, adolescence brings in a lot of hormonal changes impacting moods, impulses and emotions of the teens. The age between 13 to 18 years has the brain going through substantial developments wherein the teens will quickly reciprocate to positive stimuli and can also get caught in a negative space due to their inclination towards risk-taking tendencies and irresponsible decisions. It is very normal for a teen to be confused, have anger outbursts, be frustrated, irritated because of the chemical reactions happening in their brains. It can also be a difficult phase for the parent-child relationship. We provide adolescent support and counseling services in Dubai that helps in understanding the science behind this can guide the teen and the family to handle the transition in a more productive manner. Encouraging a positive way forward.

Issues tackled but not limited to:

• Peer pressure
• The pressure of academic performance
• Anxiety and depression
• Retaliation and aggression
• Obedience with parental authority
• Illness
• Career goals
• Sense of responsibility

Reconnecting the souls

Two different kinds of people come together as a couple; the equation of every relationship is unique. Couples therapy in Dubai sessions for each would be adopted as per their personalities. Adherence to privacy will be maintained and both of them will get an opportunity to confide in their therapist to talk about their problems to help to strengthen their bond further.

Pre-marital Counseling

Pre-marital counseling is a step in the direction to understand the transitory changes that usually happens while accepting new family systems and environments. They will help to devise various approaches to face, communicate and solve issues. Prior awareness will be raised about the common issues and problems that couples go through after marriage, while also providing solutions for the same.

A therapist could help the couple to recognize their strengths, abolish dysfunctional behaviour, and help them to express themselves in a way by which their bond gets stronger instead of growing apart.The major role played by the therapist is this is to assist the couple to create a ground that is based on understanding before entering the union of marriage.

Issues tackled but not limited to:

• Role expectations
• Emotional stability
• Parenting
• Differences in values and beliefs
• Family adjustments

Marriage Counseling

In the fast-paced and demanding world today,couples are facing a lot of stress every day, leading to situations that could create friction amongst them. Some of these factors might include difference of opinion, miscommunication, lack of understanding that the couple might be facing. Marital counseling comes in to identify various issues and create ways and means to bring out changes in behaviour while increasing intimacy between the couple and to strengthen their emotional bond. The goal is to attain a balance while creating a more nurturing, rewarding and satisfying relationship.

Issues tackled but not limited to:

• Trust building
• Healthy communication
• Mutual decision making
• Harmoniously resolving issues
• Gender role fights

Individual Psychotherapy

Healing your inner world

Life is a story that has surprises that are sometimes good and sometimes bad. There are times when the world around us crumbles down, and we may get stuck with a thought or phase, unable to express our innermost feelings and fears. Here a therapist enters your life and plays the role of a healer.

Individual psychotherapy in Dubai is a space where the therapist connects with a person who needs help, interacting on an individual basis. The environment is devised to be secure, comfortable and confidential for the client. The first session revolves around gathering all the information of the client, be it the past or present, along with a basic review of his/her physical, mental and emotional health condition. The course of therapy will be decided and agreed upon by both the therapist and the client.

Some of the issues tackled by the therapist include-

• Personality Disorders
• Women’s issues
• Coping with illness in yourself or a loved one.
• Career Issues
• Anger Management