Best Psychologists in Muhaisnah - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Girish Banwari is an experienced psychiatrist. He has over 15 years of clinical experience in both government & private settings in specialised psychiatry clinics as well as tertiary care, multi-speciality hospitals. In addition, he has worked as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at reputed medical colleges in India. He is a passionate educator and has previously been extensively involved in teaching undergraduate medical students along with being a faculty member of the postgraduate psychiatry training program.

Dr. Banwari is active in research and his academic inclination has seen him present scientific papers & conduct symposia in numerous conferences & seminars, with many “Best Paper Awards” to his credit. In addition, he has many publications in indexed journals. He has served as a peer reviewer in international medical journals such as Sexual Health (Australia), BMJ Case Reports (UK), East Asian Archives of Psychiatry (Hong Kong), & Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health (South Africa).

Dr. Banwari has a special interest in Psychopharmacology and treats numerous mental health conditions including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and personality disorders amongst others. He treats patients of all ages with a focus on adults & the elderly.

• Over 10 years of UAE experience in practicing psychiatry.
• Director of the training and residency program at Rashid Hospital in Dubai.
• Specialist Psychiatrist at Al Kuwaiti Hospital.
• Specialist Psychiatrist Al Amal Hospital’s Mental Health Services.
• Consultant Psychiatry | Deputy CEO at the American centre for psychiatry and neurology.

• Management of mentally ill
• Second opinion and feedback
• Referrals to appropriate allied mental health workers
• Home visits
• Career guidance
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Counselling

• Affective disorder.
• Anxiety disorders and depression (Child & Adult).
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
• Aviation psychiatry.
• Panic and phobias (Child & Adult).
• Obsessive-compulsive disorders and others.

Reine has made it her priority in life to serve the community. She established Talking Brains Center FZE in DSO, Dubai. She has over 19 years of experience in the Speech Therapy and Neuropsychology professions, while holding several degrees including Masters in Neuropsychology (Clinical psychologist) from Angers University in France, Graduate Diploma in School Psychology from the Lebanese University, Master in Speech Therapy from the Lebanese University, and French Baccalauréat (Biology) from Notre Dame de Jamhour in Lebanon. She took part in numerous internship hours in Toulouse and Albi in France.

Reine has extensive clinical experience as a Trilingual Speech Therapist (Arabic, French and English) and as Neuropsychologist. She gained this experience by working for distinguished organizations such as Medcare Medical center in Dubai, School of Notre Dame Jamhour in Lebanon, School of Saint Gregoire Achrafieh in Lebanon, Geriatric and Rehabilitation Center of Notre Dame Hadeth in Lebanon, The Lebanese Army Medical Hospital, Lebanon, and her own private clinic in Lebanon.

Reine’s clinical experience includes Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Disorder, Stuttering and the evaluation of cognitive functions (language, memory attention, agnosia, apraxia), the planning and the administration of therapies to patients from all ages suffering from CVA, aphasia, brain injuries, swallowing disorders, speech and language delay, dyslexia, dyscalculia, stuttering etc.

She has attended many seminars and conducted several trainings in the following areas: Rehabilitation in Neurological Dysarthria, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Stuttering, Swallowing Disorders, Autism, Cognitive Education and logical reasoning.

Reine is dedicated to continuing education which includes:

·      Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) for neurological Dysarthria treatment 

·      It Takes Two to Talk - The Hanen Program certificate to address families of children with language delays

·      More Than Words - children with social communication difficulties

·      Autism Talkability Program- program to develop the Theory of Mind

·      Makaton - An alternative way to communicate and stimulate language using gestural communication (sign language)

Reine is a co-founder of the Emirates SLP Society and a member of the Lebanese SLP Association (ALO).

Andria Calicchio graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa, in 2008. Soon after graduating, she worked for a government hospital in South Africa as part of her community service, where she set up both a NICU feeding clinic and audiology out-patient clinic.  

After working within a private practice in South Africa for 2 years, where she saw both paediatric and adult patients, she decided to move to Dubai. Andria worked at a private medical centre in Dubai for 4 years, focusing on paediatrics and school-based therapy. She has provided one to one sessions, group sessions as well as multi-disciplinary sessions, and classroom-based activities. She has experience in oral-motor therapy, stuttering therapy, auditory processing therapy, visual-auditory based therapy for hearing impaired, and language therapy. She is also certified in interactive metronome and completed levels 1 – 3 of the Orton Gillingham dyslexia program.

Andria’s main focus and passion are on early intervention therapy and inclusion of children with learning difficulties and developmental disorders within mainstream schools. She previously held a position of Head of Schools in which she oversaw all therapy-based interventions within schools, assisted schools with the training of staff and helped develop therapy within mainstream schools within Dubai. Andria’s focus was also on training both teachers and parents in childhood disorders, as well as provided workshops where needed.

Andria bases all therapy and intervention within the importance of the patient’s triad within their life: school/work/environment, family and therapy. She strongly feels that all aspects need to work together in order to fully assist any patient. With a passion for inclusion, Andria is currently completing her masters in inclusive education in Dubai schools, focusing on early years and hearing-impaired learners.

Lydia Miller is a UK qualified Psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Emotion Focused Therapy. After qualifying Lydia worked with a wide range of difficulties while working with the NHS using CBT and CFT. She has centred her practice around improving the wellbeing of her patients, by creating a supportive environment for them to break down their problems. She sees private patients at the Psychiatry and Therapy Centre.

Lydia gained her BSc in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University and went on to gain her MSc in Psychology, specialising in CBT. After qualifying, Lydia treated a wide range of patients while working in the NHS, using CBT and Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) and Commitment therapy (ACT).

Dr Laila Mahmoud is a specialist psychiatrist with 14 years of specialist experience in neuropsychiatry. She currently practices as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, UAE and is a member of the Egyptian Psychiatric Association. She has expertise in prevention, psychopharmacology, psychiatry, healthcare and medicine.

In her current position, she typically specialises in adult psychiatry, however also offers her expertise in the areas of: general, child, community and emergency psychiatry. She has a wealth of experience providing treatment for the following psychiatric conditions:

• Depression
• Mania and cyclothymia
• Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• Schizophrenia
• Anxiety
• Phobias
• Panic disorder
• Psychosis
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Dr Mahmoud utilises pharmacotherapy, psychosocial interventions and behavioural therapy. She provides patient-centered care and is experienced in altering treatment plans to suit: patients who do not benefit from standard treatment, pregnant women and difficult to treat patients.

Dr Mahmoud received her medical degree in 2001 from Ain shams University in Egypt. She later completed her Master’s degree in Neuropsychiatry at the same university in 2007. Following the completion of her degrees, she practiced as a Specialist at the Kuwait Center for Mental Health, Ministry of Health for 6 years. She then progressed into her current position as Specialist Psychiatrist at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, UAE.

Dr Sneha John is a Clinical Psychologist trained in the UK, with over a decade of experience in the management of paediatric mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, trauma, phobias and eating disorders. She sees private patients at the Camali Clinic, Dubai.

Dr John earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology with Counselling,  Masters in Clinical Psychology from the University of London and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with specialisation in Child Psychology from California Southern University. Furthering her passion for psychology, Dr John undertook further postgraduate training in cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness therapy, social skills training for ADHD and attachment-focused therapy. She then gained experience working with young patients during her time with the National Health Service, in addition to working in various settings including schools, rehabilitation centres and community centres.

Since qualifying, Dr John has centred her practice around helping her patients uncover their hidden strengths to help them find different perspectives on life, and become their best selves.

Laurence Moriette is a UK trained Psychotherapist and works both in French and in English. She has more than 20 years of experience in the field, the last 11 in Dubai.   

She is trained in Existential Phenomenological Psychotherapy and Systemic therapy, working both long and short term. She works with teenagers, adults and couples. Her approach to couple work is based on Emotion-Focused therapy as well as The Gottman’s Method.  

Her therapeutic work focuses both on the past- upbringing, family patterns and dynamics, traumatic events- and on the present- the management of symptoms, and the implementation of changes.  

Laurence Moriette has extensive experience working with a wide variety of issues (post-natal depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown, compulsive disorders, addictions, grief, existential crisis) and is dedicated to help her patients gain insight into their struggles and to support them in making the changes they long for.

She holds an MA in integrative Psychotherapy (City University, London), a post-diploma in Existential Therapy and is a member of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy whose ethical guidelines she follows.

Dr Rachel Emma Phillips is a Consultant Counselling Psychologist who specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic approaches. She is based at the Psychiatry and Therapy Centre, Dubai. Dr Phillips centres her approach around compassionate understanding of her patients problems, in order to establish appropriate coping mechanisms.

Dr Phillips gained her Master's in Psychology at Kingston University of London and went on to gained her Doctorate in Psychology. She practiced as a Counsellor in the UK NHS for 6 years, supporting patients with a wide range of presentations, before coming to Dubai. Dr Phillips also has extensive experience in the management of eating disorders.

Aamnah Ejaz Husain is an American trained Psychologist with over a decade of experience in providing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing trauma therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to a wide range of patient clientele. 

Aaminah earned her M.A and M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology at Columbia University, after which she gained experience and expertise in treating chemical dependency and mental disorders at Mount Sinai Hospital New York. She then went on to lead the outpatient services department at Walden House San Francisco. Aaminah then went on to train in Domestic Violence Counselling during her time in California, in addition to training in EMDR therapy and Mindfulness Methodology. Since completing her training, Aaminah has centred her approach around helping her patients uncover insights about their motivations, values, and strengths while being their ally and helping them to learn from their past to improve their present.