trauma therapy in DUBAI, UAE
Helping adolescents and adults overcome unhealthy patterns, build confidence and break free from the pressure of never feeling good enough.
You may know you’re capable of more, yet find yourself caught in patterns that leave you overwhelmed, stuck or constantly questioning yourself.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside, while privately feeling overwhelmed, stuck or exhausted by the pressure you’re putting on yourself. Perhaps you’re struggling to understand your emotions, break unhealthy patterns, manage the demands of everyday life or feel more in control of your thoughts and behaviours.
Therapy can help you understand why these patterns developed, work through what’s underneath them and develop healthier ways of coping and moving forward.
As a psychotherapist in Dubai, I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including ADHD, addiction, trauma, perfectionism, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and emotional overwhelm. My approach is warm, collaborative and tailored to you, creating a safe space to understand what’s happening and begin making meaningful changes.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
I know what I should be doing, but I can't seem to change.
I rely on alcohol, social media, gambling, food, work or other behaviours to cope
I achieve a lot but I still don’t feel good enough
Why can’t I just be more organised, focused or disciplined?
My emotions feel bigger than I can handle
I feel like I always have to do more, achieve more and be better
I feel different, misunderstood or like I don’t fit in
Meet Karen
trauma therapist in dubai, uae
Hi, I'm Karen.
I work with people who feel stuck. They know what they should be doing, but something keeps getting in the way.
Many of my clients struggle with ADHD, trauma, addiction, or perfectionism. They rely on coping behaviours to get through the day, feel overwhelmed by emotions, constantly question whether they're "good enough," or find themselves trapped in cycles they can't seem to break.
My role isn't to tell you to try harder, it's to help you understand why these patterns exist. Together, we'll explore what's driving them, process the experiences that shaped them, and build practical strategies that create lasting change.
Using evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, CBT and ACT, I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can better understand yourself, develop healthier ways of coping, and build a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.
Therapy Services
Trauma and PTSD can affect how you feel, think and respond long after a difficult experience has passed. I offer compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to help you process what you’ve experienced, understand your responses and regain a sense of safety and control..
EMDR therapy can help you process distressing experiences and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic memories. As an EMDR therapist in Dubai, I use this evidence-based approach to support adults experiencing trauma, anxiety and other difficulties linked to past experiences.
ADHD can affect attention, organisation, emotional regulation, relationships and day-to-day functioning in both adults and young people. ADHD assessments in Dubai can provide a clearer understanding of your experiences, while ADHD therapy can help you develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and thrive in everyday life.
Addiction can affect every area of your life, from relationships and work to your emotional wellbeing and sense of control. Addiction therapy in Dubai provides compassionate, non-judgemental support to understand the underlying patterns of addiction, build healthier coping strategies and work towards lasting change.
Perfectionism can create constant pressure to achieve, get things right and meet impossibly high standards. Therapy for perfectionism can help you understand these patterns, reduce self-criticism and develop a healthier relationship with achievement, mistakes and your sense of self-worth.