Mental Health
Support for anxiety (including panic, phobias, OCD and PTSD), depression, sleep and eating concerns, and personality difficulties.
Apollo Clinic · Al Karama, Dubai
Psychology in Dubai Clinical Psychology Clinic in Karama: Therapy, Assessment & Support
At Apollo Clinic Dubai, your health and well-being come first, and that includes your mind. Psychology is the science of how the mind works and how it affects behaviour, and mental health is about emotional, social and psychological well-being. Our psychologists offer personalised therapy and assessment, whether you are seeking support for stress, anxiety, low mood, your child’s development or your relationship.
- Anxiety & depression
- Child & adolescent assessment
- CBT & therapy
- Couple & family support
Clinical PsychologistMr. Sreehari Ramachandran
What we treat
Psychology services at Apollo Clinic
Our highly trained psychologists help with a wide range of mental health and behavioural concerns, using approaches shaped around you.
Personal Difficulties
Help with anger, grief and loss, self-esteem, assertiveness and goal setting, and adjusting to changes such as parenting, divorce or relocation.
Child & Adolescent Assessment
Psychological assessment for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning difficulties, intellectual disability and giftedness.
Adult Cognitive Assessment
Assessment of memory, attention, processing speed, IQ and higher-level thinking such as planning and problem solving.
Psychological Therapies
Evidence-based therapy including CBT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, dialectical behaviour, emotion-focused, solution-focused, person-centred, psychodynamic and family systems therapy.
Health & Wellbeing
Pain management, relaxation and mindfulness, sleep difficulties, workplace stress and coping with illness.
Psychological assessment
Assessment for children, adolescents and adults
An assessment may include an interview, observation and formal psychological testing. The focus depends on why the assessment is needed.
Children & adolescents
Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia), and exceptionality and giftedness.
Young adults & adults
Memory, attention and concentration, cognitive functioning or IQ, processing speed, higher-level thinking, and mood and personality.
Psychoeducational assessment
Shows your child’s psychological and educational strengths and vulnerabilities, and may include IQ, academic attainment and behavioural and emotional assessment.
Clear recommendations
Results help identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses, point to a possible diagnosis and guide what to do next.
When to visit
When should I consult a psychologist?
You do not have to be extremely sick to get help. The earlier you seek support, the better the outlook and the easier it is to get back to your best. Delay can affect recovery.
- You have thoughts, emotions or behaviours that feel out of your control and affect your relationships, work or school, health or home life
- You are struggling with a major life event such as divorce, bereavement or illness
- You want an unbiased, caring person to help you sort through your feelings and thoughts
- You feel hopeless
Emergency: If you are in crisis, feel unable to stay safe or are thinking of harming yourself, call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Our psychologist
Meet Mr. Sreehari Ramachandran
Clinical Psychologist, M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology), PhD, with over 20 years of clinical, academic and research experience across India and the UAE. He previously headed the Department of Clinical Psychology at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
- Psychological assessment of children and adolescents: learning difficulties, ADHD, autism and developmental concerns
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for adults with anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment difficulties
- Marital and couple therapy for communication, trust and relationship challenges
- Research and programmes on digital well-being and excessive smartphone use
Why Apollo Clinic
Why choose psychology care at Apollo Clinic?
We provide a multidisciplinary, collaborative and holistic approach to care. Our team of sensitive, empathic psychologists was chosen for a love of people and a commitment to helping others.
Evidence-based therapy
A wide choice of therapies built on rigorous assessment and research.
Personalised care
A multidisciplinary approach tailored to your needs, so you can live a fitter, more fulfilling life.
Trusted experts
We work with leading psychologists and follow international standards.
Easy to reach
Central Al Karama location on Zaabeel Street, with booking on WhatsApp.
FAQ
Questions about psychology at Apollo Clinic
What does a clinical psychologist do?
A clinical psychologist assesses emotional, behavioural and thinking difficulties and treats them with evidence-based talking therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Psychologists do not prescribe medicines.
When should I see a psychologist?
You do not have to be extremely sick to get help. Seeking help early usually gives a better outlook, and delay can affect recovery. Consider booking if thoughts, emotions or behaviours feel out of your control and affect your relationships, work, school, health or home life.
Do you assess children for ADHD, autism or learning difficulties?
Yes. Our psychologists provide psychological and psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents. An assessment may include an interview, observation and formal testing such as IQ, academic attainment and behavioural and emotional assessment.
Which therapies do you offer?
Our psychologists are trained in CBT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, person-centred therapy, psychodynamic therapy and family systems therapy.
Do you offer marital and couple therapy?
Yes. Mr. Sreehari Ramachandran has extensive experience helping couples with communication difficulties, recurring conflicts, trust issues and emotional disconnection.
How do I book an appointment?
Book on WhatsApp at https://wa.link/1x2hgd or call +971 4 6056056. Apollo Clinic is on Zaabeel Street, Al Karama, Dubai.
Take the first step towards feeling better
Book a psychology appointment at Apollo Clinic Karama.