Karen Anne Hope Andrews

Dubai

Clinical Psychologist

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ABOUT ME/BIO

Clinical psychologist and performance coach offering evidence-based online therapy and executive coaching for high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs.
I'm from South Africa and have practiced in Dubai since 2014. I specialize in treating anxiety, overwhelm, and burnout using clinical psychology and time-efficient interventions such as Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT).
My approach is warm, practical and efficient - designed for intelligent clients who are looking for goal-focused results without a lot of unnecessary complexity.
For more information: www.karenandrewspsychology.com or https://www.youtube.com/@karenandrewspsychology

General information

CLINIC NAME

The Maple Tree Center

CLINIC ADDRESS

Tameem House, Office 401, Barsha Heights

COUNTRY

United Arab Emirates

WEBSITE

https://karenandrewspsychology.com

LANGUAGES

English

INSURANCE

Pay and Claim - we’ll help you to complete the reimbursement form

PRACTICE

Online

ABOUT Karen Anne Hope Andrews

PROFESSION

Clinical Psychologist

CREDENTIALS

Masters Clinical Psychology

LICENSING AUTHORITY

DHA, HPCSA

TYPES OF SERVICES

Therapy

THERAPY

Individuals

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Supervision/ConsultationTrainingEducational WorkshopsCorporate TalksMedia Interview/Writing

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

SPECIALIZATIONS

ADHDAngerAnxietyBody ImageCommunicationDepressionGriefInfertilityMedication ManagementPanicParentingPhobiasPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSports PerformanceStress

APPROACH

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Compassion FocusedExistentialNarrativePsychodynamicSolution Focused Brief (SFBT)

AGE GROUP

22 to 6465+

WORK HOURS

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays 10:30am - 8pm; Thursdays 11 - 5pm

APPOINTMENT WAIT TIME

Less than a week from time of contact

HOW I CAN HELP YOU

My areas of special interest are:

Executive stress and burnout
Anxiety and overwhelm
Imposter syndrome
Adjustment to life changes
Post-traumatic growth
Fertility challenges and IVF support
Life and Performance optimization
Assessment for those who don't know if they need a life coach, a business coach, a therapist or a psychologist

WHY I AM SPECIALIZED IN THIS FIELD

I have a business degree, an early background in international banking and a special affinity to working with professionals and entrepreneurs. I’m fully trained in psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and I draw on narrative and solution-focused therapy, combined with the energy and structure of executive coaching, to offer you an integrative, individual service. I utilize evidence-based interventions tailored to your needs, including Brain Working Recursive Therapy (BWRT) which is a highly effective and speedy technique to reprogram unhelpful patterns in your brain, ranging from traumatic memories to phobias to unhelpful responses in your relationships.
I worked in the South African Public Health context for 6 years before relocating to Dubai and entering private practice - I have broad, multicultural experience.

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

Many high-performing professionals and entrepreneurs are skeptical about therapy - because you've tried to solve things yourself but you aren't interested in a talking therapy where you spends months and years in vague exploration.
My approach is warm, structured, and goal-focused. Sessions are collaborative and focused on exploration as a means to reach practical solutions. For most of my clients, significant progress happens within the first 8 - 12 sessions.
If you'd like evidence-based treatment from someone who understands the pressures you're under, let's talk.

WHAT MEASURES I USE IN ASSESSMENTS

Clinical assessment

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