Children & Adolescents
Specialised Support for Young Minds
Dr. Dona Psychology Clinic
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About This Division
Our Children & Adolescents division provides developmentally appropriate therapy in a warm, safe environment. We work closely with parents and schools to support children through emotional, behavioural and social challenges using play-based and structured therapeutic approaches. For families seeking child therapy in Dubai we customise our services to ensure every child has a comfortable and supportive space. For families looking for a child psychologist in Dubai, our team provides individualised support based on each child’s age, developmental stage, personality, and specific concerns. Through child counselling in Dubai, children can develop healthier ways to express their feelings, manage difficult emotions, build confidence, and cope with challenges at home, school or in social settings.
Conditions We Address
Is This Right For You?
- 1 Parents who notice their child is withdrawn, anxious, or acting out and do not know how to help. Child therapy in Dubai can provide professional support to understand the concerns behind these changes.
- 2 Families going through a major change (divorce, relocation, new school) and seeing the impact on their child. A supportive therapeutic space can help children adjust and express their feelings.
- 3 Parents whose child’s school has raised concerns about behavior, focus, or emotional regulation. Child counselling in Dubai can help children create better strategies for handling emotions and daily obstacles.
- 4 Teenagers who are struggling with identity, peer pressure, or social anxiety. Child and adolescent therapy can help them build confidence, communication skills, and healthy coping strategies.
- 5 Parents who feel like they are walking on eggshells around their child and need professional guidance. Support from a child psychologist in Dubai can assist parents in gaining a clearer understanding of their child’s needs and respond with greater confidence.
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.
Play Therapy
Children communicate through play. Our therapists use structured play to help children process emotions they cannot yet verbalise. Child counselling in Dubai may include play-based techniques to help younger children express their feelings.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Children
Age-adapted CBT that teaches children to recognise unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier responses. It also helps them understand the connection between their emotions, thoughts, and actions as they develop useful coping strategies for everyday challenges.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
A structured program that improves the parent-child relationship while reducing behavioural difficulties. It also helps parents develop practical strategiesto interact well, establish boundaries that are beneficial to your well-being, and react to challenging behaviours with greater confidence.
Art & Expressive Therapies
Creative modalities that allow children and adolescents to express and process experiences non-verbally. This can be a valuable part of child and adolescent therapy in Dubai for young people who find verbal communication difficult.
Social Skills Training
Structured group and individual work to help children build peer relationships and navigate social situations. A child psychologist in Dubai may recommend social skills training when peer relationships or communication are affecting a child’s wellbeing.
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 session is a parent consultation without the child present. Your psychologist will take a full developmental and family history, understand your concerns in detail and explain the therapeutic approach. This ensures the child’s first session is warm, informed and purposeful. For adolescents a joint session with parents and the teen may be arranged depending on age and preference. The session also allows for a discussion about your child’s strengths, current challenges and any concerns raised by teachers or caregivers. If you are seeking a child psychologist in Dubai, this initial consultation helps us understand your child’s needs and determine the most appropriate support.