ABOUT ME/BIO

Hi, my name is Nadiia and I am a CDA licensed Psychologist practising in Dubai. I worked with individuals across different continents to overcome challenging times.  When working together, you can expect patience, empathy, an open-minded approach. In addition, I am used to work with different cultural backgrounds and nationalities. The decision to start taking care of your mental health is not easy; but definitely you will receive a lot of support through your journey. To make a change is a decision within yourself; however, it needs to be constantly fuelled and motivated with the psychologist’s help.  I have training in a range of therapeutical approaches, such as: Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Rational-Emotional Behavioural Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Areas of Specialization: • Stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias; • Work-related difficulties; • Trauma, violence, and abuse; • Anger and Stress Management; • Behavioral Challenges; • Adjustment to life-changing events; • Depression; • PTSD; • Self-Harm Behavior; • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; • Family and Relationship Challenges; • Low Self Esteem; • Parental difficulties. Educational Background :  • Master of Science in Applied Psychology, Middlesex University UK/UAE. Certificates from KHDA training courses: supporting pupils with anxiety and depression • Additional Educational Credits include: Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Spectrum Disorder, Rational Emotional-Behavioral Therapy, Shifting Unhealthy Emotions to Healthy emotions. Qualifications and Memberships: • Community Development Authority Licensed Psychologist (CDA) – Dubai, UAE. • American Psychological Association membership. • Middle-Eastern Psychological Association membership.