Dr Aida Suhaimi

Dr Aida Suhaimi is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in the field. She is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and has a passion for helping individuals reach their full potential. Dr Aida works with children, adolescents, and adults, and has gained extensive training and clinical experience in various settings including community mental health clinics, schools, hospitals, and mental health institutions.

One of Dr Aida's areas of expertise is conducting psychological assessments for both children and adults. This includes psychoeducational assessments, which assess intellectual abilities, academic achievement, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and adaptive functioning. She also performs neuropsychological assessments, evaluating cognitive abilities, executive functioning, and memory, as well as personality testing.

In her practice, Dr Aida provides psychotherapy using evidence-based approaches to support individuals with a wide range of disorders, including depression, anxiety, OCD, panic, specific phobias, postnatal depression, stress, adjustment disorders, low self-worth, and other emotional and behavioural difficulties. She takes a person-centred approach, acknowledging each person's unique struggles and tailoring the treatment to their strengths and vulnerabilities. Her main areas of expertise include Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and a holistic well-being approach.

Dr Aida's work also extends to bridging the gap between physical health and mental health. She assists individuals in coping with the challenges of living with physical health issues such as chronic pain, chronic diseases, diabetes, obesity, recovery from injuries, and other major health events. This holistic approach focuses on promoting overall well-being.

Dr Aida holds a PhD in Psychological Medicine from the University Putra Malaysia. She also has a Master's degree in Psychology (Clinical Psychology) from the University of Tasmania, Australia, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (Honours) from the University of Adelaide, Australia. She has additional certifications as a Trainer and Facilitator in Optimal Health Wellbeing from St. Vincent Melbourne Hospital. Dr Aida is a member of the Malaysian Society of Clinical Psychology (MSCP) and the Australian Psychological Society.

With her extensive education, training, and experience, Dr Aida is dedicated to providing evidence-based and compassionate care to individuals of all ages, supporting their mental health and overall well-being.