Depression & Anxiety
Psychosis & Schizophrenia
“Psychosis is treatable. With the right support, recovery is possible.”
Dr. Dona Psychology Clinic
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Understanding Anxiety
Psychosis involves experiences that feel completely real but are not shared by others, such as hearing voices, seeing things, or holding beliefs that others find difficult to understand. It can be frightening, disorienting, and isolating. Schizophrenia is the most well-known psychotic disorder, but psychotic episodes can also occur in bipolar disorder, severe depression, and as a response to extreme stress or substance use. Psychological therapy does not replace psychiatric care and medication, but it plays a vital role alongside it. CBT for psychosis (CBTp) is the most evidence-based psychological treatment available, and it significantly improves outcomes, quality of life, and recovery. For those seeking psychosis therapy in Dubai, psychological support can help individuals understand their experiences, manage distress, strengthen coping skills and work towards recovery alongside appropriate psychiatric care. Psychosis treatment in Dubai may involve a coordinated approach that considers emotional wellbeing, daily functioning, relationships and long-term recovery goals.
Recognition
What It Feels Like
Perceiving voices or sounds that are not audible to others
Seeing things that others do not see
Beliefs that feel certain but that others find hard to understand
Feeling that your thoughts are being controlled, broadcast, or interfered with
Withdrawal from relationships and daily life
Significant distress, confusion, or fear
Our Approach
How We Help
Our psychologists work alongside psychiatric teams to provide psychological therapy for people experiencing psychosis. We use CBT for Psychosis (CBTp), the NICE-recommended psychological treatment, to help reduce the distress associated with psychotic experiences, build coping strategies, and support recovery and social functioning. We also offer support for family members. If you’re looking for psychosis therapy in Dubai, our approach offers a structured yet compassionate environment where you can make sense of distressing experiences and create practical coping strategies. Psychosis treatment in Dubai may include psychological support alongside psychiatric care with therapy tailored to individual needs, recovery goals, relationships and everyday functioning.
Therapeutic Methods
Approaches We Use
CBT for Psychosis (CBTp)
The NICE-recommended psychological treatment for psychosis. Helps reduce distress associated with psychotic experiences, develop coping strategies and improve everyday functioning.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Tackles the feelings of shame and self-criticism that frequently come with psychotic experiences. It helps build self-compassion and a more supportive way of responding to difficult emotions.
Family Psychoeducation
Supports family members to understand psychosis and provide effective, informed support. It can improve communication reduce uncertainty and help families respond confidently to challenges.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Our Depression & Anxiety division is the right place to start. Book a first appointment or send us a message; we will guide you to the right therapist for your needs. If you are looking for psychosis therapy in Dubai, our team provides compassionate psychological support alongside appropriate psychiatric care. Psychosis treatment in Dubai can help reduce distress, develop practical coping strategies, support recovery, and improve everyday functioning.