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couples-therapy
  • Jan 23, 2026
  • Posted by CRISTINA

Does couple’s therapy really work? What you need to know.

In our modern culture, we often treat our physical health with preventative care, we go to the gym, we visit the dentist for cleanings, and we...

  • Oct 24, 2025
  • Posted by CRISTINA

What to expect in your first therapy session in the UAE

Deciding to see a therapist can feel like a huge step. For some people, it’s an exciting decision filled with hope - finally, a safe space to...

  • Oct 17, 2025
  • Posted by Dr Bisi Laniyan

The Causes and Impact of Low Self-Esteem

Low Self Esteem Sam is a 28-year-old guy, an IT professional.  He recently got a promotion at work, and on the surface seems to be doing...

  • Oct 09, 2025
  • Posted by Dr Charlotte Cousins

Understanding and Managing Self-Harm  

What is self-harm?   The term self-harm is used to describe any action taken that results in physical harm to ourselves. Self-harm may...

  • Sep 17, 2024
  • Posted by Ana Gomez

Couples therapy, what to expect and when to reach out for support

Couples therapy holds the potential to transform your relationship. In pre-marital relationships, it helps to prevent difficulties in...

  • Jun 10, 2024
  • Posted by Dr Gurveen Ranger

Are you a People Pleaser? Mastering the Art of Saying No.

Ever find yourself saying 'yes' when you really mean 'no'? Or telling yourself others’ needs are more important than your own? If so, you...

Bigorexia
  • May 12, 2024
  • Posted by Dr Victoria Mountford

What is bigorexia?

Do you spend hours in the gym? Obsessively focusing on calorie counting, tracking your macronutrients and hitting protein targets? Are you...

  • May 02, 2024
  • Posted by Dr Charlotte Cousins

Embracing Transformation: Rediscovering Yourself After Having a Baby 

The overall theme for this year’s maternal mental health week is ‘Rediscovering you’. Today, on the fourth day of this annual event we...

  • Apr 29, 2024
  • Posted by Dr Gurveen Ranger
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  • Apr 15, 2024
  • Posted by Hala El-Shafie

Mindfulness During Ramadan  

As the sacred month of Ramadan unfolds, the practice of mindfulness and a focus on spirituality during the Holy Month becomes the emphasis for...