Josephine Younes

Dubai

Counseling Psychologist

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ABOUT ME/BIO

I’m a CDA-licensed psychologist working with adults in Arabic, English and French. I support people with anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties and major life transitions. Many of my clients are professionals under sustained pressure or people adjusting to life in Dubai. Before psychology, I spent years leading creative teams in Dubai, Amman and Beirut, so I know that world from the inside. I have a particular focus on perinatal mental health, including fertility stress, pregnancy and postpartum anxiety, difficult births, and pregnancy loss. My approach is relational and body-aware, grounded in CBT and mindfulness, and informed by my ongoing training in Compassionate Inquiry, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and the Gottman Method. Sessions are a space where you’re met with curiosity rather than judgement, at a pace that feels safe for you.

General information

CLINIC NAME

BelleVie Therapy & Wellness

CLINIC ADDRESS

Office 403, HDS Business Centre, Cluster M, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai

COUNTRY

United Arab Emirates

WEBSITE

https://belleviedubai.com/josephine-younes/

LANGUAGES

ArabicEnglishFrench

PRACTICE

Both In-Person & Online

ABOUT Josephine Younes

PROFESSION

Counseling Psychologist

CREDENTIALS

MSc Psychology; Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

LICENSING AUTHORITY

CDA – Community Development Authority, Dubai (Licence no. CDA-PL-0002251)

TYPES OF SERVICES

Therapy

THERAPY

Individuals

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Educational WorkshopsCorporate TalksMedia Interview/Writing

SPECIALIZATIONS

AnxietyDepressionGriefInfertilityLife crisisPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesStressWomen's Issues

APPROACH

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)IntegrativeSomatic

AGE GROUP

19 to 2122 to 6465+

WORK HOURS

In person: Wed 10am–6pm, Fri 3:30pm–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm. Online: flexible, including other weekdays and evenings.

APPOINTMENT WAIT TIME

Less than a week from time of contact

HOW I CAN HELP YOU

You might come to therapy feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, or stuck in a transition that’s harder than you expected, whether that’s a move, a loss, a relationship under strain, or becoming a parent. Together we look at what’s happening in your thoughts, your feelings and your body, and how they connect.

I use CBT to help you notice and shift patterns that keep you stuck, and I bring in mindfulness and body awareness so you can feel more settled, not just think differently. Underneath that, I’m curious about the deeper story: what your reactions are trying to protect, and what you need now. We go at a pace that feels right for you.

WHY I AM SPECIALIZED IN THIS FIELD

In 2018, both my mother and my sister were diagnosed with cancer. Living through that, and seeing how much people need to feel supported when life suddenly shifts, changed something in me. I realised I wanted to spend my working life doing something more meaningful, so I left a long career leading creative teams in Dubai, Amman and Beirut to train as a psychologist.

I hold an MSc in Psychology and a Diploma in CBT, with further training through the Beck Institute. My interest in perinatal mental health led me to train with the Seleni Institute (perinatal mood and anxiety, and perinatal loss and grief), the COPE Institute, and The Portal . I’m currently training in Compassionate Inquiry, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and the Gottman Method.

WHAT I SAY TO PEOPLE WHO FEEL NERVOUS OR HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THERAPY/ASSESSMENT

Reaching out for therapy can feel uncomfortable, and that’s completely normal. Many people wonder if their struggles are “big enough,” or feel a little embarrassed to ask for help. You don’t need to have the right words or know exactly what’s wrong. We can start wherever you are. Therapy isn’t about fixing you; it’s a space to be heard, to understand yourself with more kindness, and to find a way forward that fits your life.