Opening August 2026 · Dubai Sports City
Psychologist in Sports City, Dubai
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals, families, and children in Sports City and surrounding communities.
DHA & CDA Licensed
Internationally Qualified
Confidential & Judgement-Free
In-Person & Online
10+ Languages
Thrive Wellbeing Centre is opening in August 2026 in Sports City — bringing the same internationally trained, DHA and CDA-licensed psychology team that has served the JLT community for almost a decade to one of Dubai’s most vibrant residential neighbourhoods.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting pressures, or simply feeling stuck, our psychologists are here to help. We work with individuals, couples, families, and children across Sports City, Motor City, Arabian Ranches, Jumeirah Village Circle, and surrounding communities. Expert psychological support, closer to home.
We are here to help
Support tailored to where you are
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Individuals
Life in Dubai can be exhilarating and isolating in equal measure. Whether you’re managing anxiety, processing a difficult period, or simply feeling like you’ve lost your footing, we offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to work through it.
- ✓ Anxiety, stress & worry
- ✓ Low mood & depression
- ✓ Life transitions & identity questions
- ✓ Trauma & difficult past experiences
- ✓ Self-esteem & personal growth
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Families & Parents
Raising children in an expat environment brings unique pressures — school transitions, cultural adjustment, and managing family dynamics far from extended support networks. We work with parents and children together and separately.
- ✓ Child & teen therapy
- ✓ Parenting support
- ✓ Family therapy & conflict resolution
- ✓ Separation & divorce support
- ✓ Behavioural & emotional difficulties in children
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Expats & Professionals
The demands of professional life in Dubai — performance pressure, visa uncertainty, frequent social upheaval — can take a quiet but significant toll. Our psychologists understand the specific landscape expats navigate here.
- ✓ Expat adjustment & culture shock
- ✓ Loneliness & social isolation
- ✓ Relationship difficulties
- ✓ Burnout & workplace stress
Common concerns
A broad range of experience
Our Sports City psychologists have experience across a broad range of mental health concerns. Whether you're dealing with something specific or simply not feeling like yourself, we can help you find the right support.
- ✓ Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- ✓ Stress & Burnout
- ✓ Trauma & PTSD
- ✓ OCD
- ✓ Anger Management
- ✓ Self-Esteem & Confidence
- ✓ Depression & Low Mood
- ✓ Relationship Difficulties
- ✓ Grief & Loss
- ✓ Eating Disorders & Body Image
- ✓ ADHD & Neurodiversity
- ✓ Expat Adjustment & Culture Shock
Serving Sports City & surroundings
Expert support, closer to home
Thrive’s psychology clinic is based in Sports City — one of the most well-connected residential hubs in the city. We serve families, professionals, and expats across the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Can’t make it in person? All our psychologists offer secure online sessions. Contact us on WhatsApp →
What to expect
From first contact to ongoing therapy
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Get in touch
Contact us by phone, WhatsApp, or online form. We’ll match you with the right psychologist.
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Your first session
A 50-minute consultation. No preparation needed — just show up as you are.
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Your personalised plan
Your psychologist will outline a recommended approach after your first session.
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Ongoing therapy
Regular sessions, adapted as needed. Most clients notice change within 6–10 sessions.
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Flexibility
Morning, evening, and weekend slots. Online available too.
Meet the team
Our Sports City psychologists
Internationally trained psychologists with experience across a wide range of clinical areas and cultural backgrounds.
Psychotherapy & Counselling
Talking therapies for individuals, couples, and families
Senior Clinicians
Dr. Sarah Rasmi
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English Services Managing Director & Founder · Not taking new clients
Dr. Cynthia Ghosn
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English, Arabic Services Anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, relationships
Dr. Reem Abu Hweij
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English, Arabic Services Individual therapy (18+), couples therapy. Specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders.
Valen Valentine, M.A.
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English, Arabic Services Anxiety, mood, relationships, self-esteem, children & teens
Magdalena Karakehayova, M.Sc.
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English, Bulgarian Services Couples & family therapy, anxiety, depression, parenting
Halima Said, M.Sc.
Social Counsellor & Sex TherapistLanguages English, Arabic Services Trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, intimacy, sex therapy
Mahnoor Zulfiqar, M.Sc.
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English, Urdu, Hindi Services Relationships, anxiety, phobias, self-esteem, stress
Corina Saramet, M.A.
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English, Romanian, & Spanish Services Individual therapy (16+)
Joslin Gracias, M.A.
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English, Hindi Services Individual therapy (16+) and couples therapy
Early Career Professionals
Reduced-fee therapy from a newly-trained psychotherapist working under the close supervision of one of our more seasoned psychologists.
Kriti Kothari, M.Sc.
Psychologist & Early Career ProfessionalLanguages English, Hindi, Gujarati Services Depression, anxiety, addictions
Horeya Khidr, M.Sc.
Psychologist & Early Career ProfessionalLanguages English, Arabic Services Emotional regulation, anxiety, stress
Natalie Maaitah
Psychologist & Early Career ProfessionalLanguages English, Arabic Services Individual therapy for adults, adolescents, and children. Specializes in ASD, ADHD, anxiety, emotion regulation, and behavioural challenges. ECP program, supervised by Dr. Chasity O'Connell.
Assessments
Psychological & educational testing
We assess for learning strengths and difficulties, ADHD, and autism.
Sonia Singhal, M.Ed., M.A.
Licensed PsychologistLanguages English Services Psychological & educational assessments, family & couples therapy
Looking for a psychiatrist?
Our DHA-licensed psychiatrists offer assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for adults and teenagers (14+) — working closely with our psychology team for fully integrated care.
FAQs
Questions, answered
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No. Contact us directly and we will help you book the right appointment.
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Psychologists provide therapy and counselling. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can also prescribe medication. At Thrive Sports City we have both, and they work closely together.
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It depends on what you’re working through. Your psychologist will discuss a recommended approach after your first session, and you can adjust as you go.
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Yes. We work with children and adolescents from age 3. We also offer parent consultations and family therapy.
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