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Reema Baniabbasi

Reema Baniabbasi

Psychologist

Dubai

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Patient Trust Score

5.00

5 patient reviews

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

15 recommendations for:

Anxiety Disorder(2)
Depression(2)
Stress(2)
Other(9)

Recent patient review

25 Feb 2024

Miss Reema’s weekly conversations lifted my spirit up, her methodologies and psychotherapy using...

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About

Reema Baniabbasi is a Counseling Psychologist, columnist at Sail E-Magazine, and an expert advisory board member at two UAE-based mental health startups. She has a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Counseling Psychology both from Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. She also holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.

Reema Baniabbasi has experience working in the US and UAE with people of diverse cultural and class backgrounds which included refugees, immigrants, UAE ex-pats, UAE nationals, and culturally blended families.

Her work as a therapist uses a combination of approaches in which the client is seen as an expert in their own lives with whom Reema is collaborating with. One approach involves asking questions and reflecting on themes that come up in the sessions to help the person to:

  • Look at the problem from a distance and break it down to smaller manageable sizes
  • Explore different forces that contribute to the problem, not limiting it to one explanation.
  • Reconnect with helpful personal, family, or societal expectations and reassess the unhelpful ones that keep the person stuck
  • Get to know themselves better through curiosity instead of paralyzing self-judgment
  • To stay connected with the stories of strengths, successes, passions, values, goals, and the relationships that have helped the person but that get lost with the daily grind.

Another approach involves helping the person experiment with different coping activities to build self-care and community-care practices that feel meaningful, teach relaxation strategies, and teach secular adaptations of mindfulness meditation. She is open to using creative writing, journaling, and collage as alternative ways of expression.

Reema Baniabbasi's 1-hour therapy sessions are offered one-on-one for people aged 18 and above in both English and Arabic. While it is recommended to do the sessions on a weekly basis, Reema is open to offering the sessions twice per week, every two weeks, or once per month depending on the person's needs and circumstances.

She is open to helping those struggling with a wide range of problems including:

  • Adjustment/transition difficulties
  • Stress
  • Personal development
  • Personal and cultural identity crises
  • Lack of direction/meaning
  • Self-esteem
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Phobias
  • Trauma (including intergenerational trauma)

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Anxiety Disorder (13%)
  • Depression (13%)
  • Stress (13%)
  • Mental Health (13%)
  • Counselling (13%)
  • Others (33%)

Subspecialties
  • Counselling Psychology

All conditions and treatments
  • Anxiety Disorder
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Trauma/Complex Trauma
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Panic Disorder
  • Phobias

Qualifications

BSc Psychology Northeastern University

MSc Counseling Psychology Northeastern University

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Counseling Psychology Lesley University


languages spoken
  • English
  • Arabic

Location

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The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre

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Street 15, Al Razi Building 64, Block D, Unit 6005, Dubai Heathcare City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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5 reviews

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5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Miss Reema’s weekly conversations lifted my spirit up, her methodologies and psychotherapy including using figures and case scenarios helped me deal with cultural challenges and overcoming my own fears, and regrets. Although my circumstances haven’t changes and what i face still exists but how I react, respond and view it changed completely. I am more present in the moment. I am not dependent completely on her conversations as she provides you with techniques that allows you to be independent in solving your daily challenges, yet her conversations always spark joy and happiness in my heart. After I leave her room, I become more composed, more focused, and most importantly relaxed. Without having a tag on my situation or disorders, or labelling things as black or white, I experience life as it comes, enjoying the ups and learning from the downs. Forever grateful for her soul, her smile and and her friendship. 💕💖

25 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Trauma/Complex Trauma
Counselling Psychology
Depression

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

It was the best decision I have taken in my life, to take care of my mental health, and I was lucky that I found the right therapist to help me.

07 Dec 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Stress
Anxiety Disorder
Depression

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience was comfortable, trusting and safe, with actual results.Thanks Dr Reema

10 Nov 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Adult Psychiatry
Counselling
Social Anxiety

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Reema is amazing! She is very knowledgeable and explains things clearly. Offers advice in a non-judgemental manner and guides you with empathy and understanding. She offers different perspectives and helps you to work through your concerns at your own pace, through a supportive process.

02 Aug 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Chronic Pain
Anxiety Disorder
Mental Health

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

My experience has been amazing, I walk out every week with a better perspective and more purpose. My mood has generally been more positive and I have seen big personal growth since starting

01 Jul 2022verified patient
Patient seen for:
Mental Health
Stress
Counselling
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What are ᠎ Reema Baniabbasi's reviews like?

᠎ Reema Baniabbasi's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 5 reviews

What languages does ᠎ Reema Baniabbasi speak?

᠎ Reema Baniabbasi speaks English and Arabic

Where is ᠎ Reema Baniabbasi located?

᠎ Reema Baniabbasi primarily practices at The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre, located at Street 15, Al Razi Building 64, Block D, Unit 6005, Dubai Heathcare City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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