Couples & Families
Strengthening Bonds Through Structured Dialogue
Dr. Dona Psychology Clinic
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About This Division
Our Couples & Families division provides a safe neutral space for partners and families to address communication breakdowns conflict patterns and emotional disconnection. Using structured research backed approaches we help relationships move from crisis to connection. Whether you are experiencing ongoing disagreements, difficulty rebuilding trust or feeling emotionally distant from one another, professional support can provide a clearer path forward. These couples therapy in Dubai services are designed to help partners understand recurring relationship patterns, communicate more openly, and develop healthier ways of responding to one another. For those looking for couples counselling in Dubai we offer a nurturing space for both partners to express their concerns and work towards meaningful change. Family relationships can also become strained during periods of transition, conflict or significant life changes. Our family therapy in Dubai approach focuses on improving communication, understanding different perspectives and strengthening relationships within the family system.
Conditions We Address
Is This Right For You?
- 1 Couples who have the same argument over and over and feel like nothing ever changes. Couples therapy in Dubai can help identify the patterns behind recurring disagreements, improve communication, and create healthier ways to handle conflict.
- 2 Partners who feel more like roommates than a couple, emotionally disconnected but not ready to give up. Couples counselling in Dubai provides a supportive space to understand emotional needs, rebuild closeness and learn how to reconnect with each other.
- 3 Couples navigating a specific crisis, such as infidelity, a major loss or a life transition. Professional support can help both partners process difficult emotions, understand what has changed, and work towards rebuilding trust and stability.
- 4 Families where one member’s struggles (a child’s behaviour, a parent’s depression) are affecting everyone. Family-focused therapy can help family members better understand one another, improve communication and create healthier patterns of support at home.
- 5 Couples who want to build a stronger foundation before getting married. Therapy can provide an opportunity to discuss expectations, communication styles, finances, family boundaries, and other important areas before entering this new stage of life.
How We Work
Our Therapeutic Approaches
Evidence-based methods, tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Your therapist may use one approach or a combination, depending on your condition and goals. Contact us for more information.
Schema Therapy for Couples
Identifies the deep-rooted patterns (‘schemas’) each partner brings to the relationship and how they often interact destructively. It helps partners recognise unhealthy emotional patterns and understand how past experiences may influence their reactions within the relationship. By becoming aware of these patterns, couples can begin developing more supportive and flexible ways of responding to each other.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focuses on the emotional bond between partners. Helps couples move from reactive conflict to secure, connected communication. The approach supports partners in expressing underlying emotions and needs while creating a stronger sense of emotional safety. Over time couples can learn to respond to each other with greater understanding, reassurance, and empathy.
The Gottman Method
Based on 40 years of research, this structured approach builds friendship, manages conflict, and creates shared meaning. It helps couples recognise harmful interaction patterns and develop practical skills for maintaining a healthier relationship. The method also focuses on strengthening trust, improving communication, and helping partners approach disagreements more constructively. This can be an important part of effective couples therapy in Dubai.
Systemic Family Therapy
Examines family dynamics as a whole system, understanding how each member’s behaviour affects and is affected by others. It helps families recognise recurring patterns, improve understanding, and create healthier ways of responding to one another. This approach can be particularly helpful when an individual’s concerns are influencing relationships and communication across the family.
Communication Skills Training
Practical, structured exercises to replace destructive communication patterns with productive dialogue. Partners learn how to listen actively, express concerns clearly, manage difficult conversations and reduce misunderstandings. These skills can also support couples seeking couples counselling in Dubai. The focus is on developing communication habits that can be used both during therapy and in everyday relationship situations.
How We Work
Our Therapeutic Approaches
Evidence-based methods, tailored to your specific needs and goals.
Your therapist may use one approach or a combination, depending on your condition and goals. Contact us for more information.
Schema Therapy for Couples
Identifies the deep-rooted patterns (‘schemas’) each partner brings to the relationship and how they often interact destructively. It helps partners recognise unhealthy emotional patterns and understand how past experiences may influence their reactions within the relationship. By becoming aware of these patterns, couples can begin developing more supportive and flexible ways of responding to each other.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focuses on the emotional bond between partners. Helps couples move from reactive conflict to secure, connected communication. The approach supports partners in expressing underlying emotions and needs while creating a stronger sense of emotional safety. Over time couples can learn to respond to each other with greater understanding, reassurance, and empathy.
The Gottman Method
Based on 40 years of research, this structured approach builds friendship, manages conflict, and creates shared meaning. It helps couples recognise harmful interaction patterns and develop practical skills for maintaining a healthier relationship. The method also focuses on strengthening trust, improving communication, and helping partners approach disagreements more constructively. This can be an important part of effective couples therapy in Dubai.
Systemic Family Therapy
Examines family dynamics as a whole system, understanding how each member’s behaviour affects and is affected by others. It helps families recognise recurring patterns, improve understanding, and create healthier ways of responding to one another. This approach can be particularly helpful when an individual’s concerns are influencing relationships and communication across the family.
Communication Skills Training
Practical, structured exercises to replace destructive communication patterns with productive dialogue. Partners learn how to listen actively, express concerns clearly, manage difficult conversations and reduce misunderstandings. These skills can also support couples seeking couples counselling in Dubai. The focus is on developing communication habits that can be used both during therapy and in everyday relationship situations.
Your Specialists
Meet the Team in This Division
Vidya Suzan Jose
Clinical Psychologist
Zaynab Obaidi
Counselling Psychologist
Rama Hamarsheh
Psychologist
What to Expect in Your First Session
The first couples session is a joint 60-minute assessment. Both partners share their perspective on the relationship – what is working, what is not, and what they hope therapy will achieve. The therapist does not take sides. The aim is to create a common understanding of the patterns at play and agree on a focused treatment plan. Individual sessions may be recommended alongside couples work in some cases. For couples considering couples therapy in Dubai, this first meeting provides an opportunity to understand the therapeutic process and identify areas needing attention.