BREAKUP THERAPY DUBAI · IN-PERSON & ONLINE
Breakup therapy
in Dubai.
A structured clinical approach to heartbreak — for when moving on isn’t as simple as people say it should be. Ms Nabulsi has extensive experience in helping clients overcome the pain of heartbreak.
"We came in not knowing if we had anything left to save. We left with tools, clarity, and a real connection we hadn't felt in years".
Robert, Dubai
"Not only did Sarah See me, she also taught my husband to finally do, something I never thought would happen!".
May, Dubai
"Previous therapist never hit the nail on the head like Sarah, from the first few sessions she recognized the heart of the issues we were dealing with".
J.K., Google Review
15y+
Years of experience in U.A.E.
DHA
Licensed and Certified
eNGLISH
Arabic & French Sessions
In-person
And Online Sessions
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Does Any of This Sound
Familiar?
Everyone who comes to Sarah after a breakup has a different story. But the pain has undeniable patterns — and it deserves real support, not just time.
You're barely sleeping, eating, or functioning — and people keep telling you to "just move on."
You can't stop replaying what happened, wondering what you did wrong or whether you could have saved it.
You're oscillating between numbness and waves of grief, anger, or shame you don't know what to do with.
You've tried distracting yourself — work, dating apps, keeping busy — but nothing is touching the pain underneath.
You feel like you've lost your sense of self — not just the relationship, but who you are without it.
YOUR THERAPIST
Sarah El Nabulsi,
M.Sc., M.A., M.A.
DHA Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Director
15+ Years Experience
Worked with couples from 20+ cultural backgrounds
Triilingual Arabic, English & French
Lebanese-Canadian, culturally fluent in the UAE context
WHY BREAKUP THERAPY WITH SARAH
Not just time. A clear path to feeling like yourself again.
Ms. El Nabulsi is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive clinical experience working with clients across all nationalities and cultural backgrounds in Dubai. Her work in breakup and relationship grief spans some of the most complex presentations — including toxic attachments that had persisted for years or decades — and she has developed a depth-first approach built on the conviction that lasting recovery begins with understanding, not just coping.
Her approach to breakup therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Drawing on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, grief counselling, and attachment theory, she selects the right modality for each person and builds the work from the ground up — starting with who the client is, how the attachment formed, and what it was meeting in them. The insight that emerges from this process is what allows emotions and attachments to shift in a way that holds.
Ms. El Nabulsi sees clients in person in Dubai and online.
Insurance & Payment
Sessions are available on a pay and claim basis. You pay for your session directly and we provide the necessary documentation to submit a reimbursement claim to your insurance provider. Most clients in the UAE find their sessions are covered.
For U.A.E. Residents contact us for guidance on the process.
WHO IS IT FOR
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You ended a long-term relationship and cannot stop replaying what happened
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You were broken up with and cannot understand why
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You came from different cultures and are struggling to make sense of how it fell apart
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You find yourself unable to function at work or socially
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Sleep, appetite, or concentration have been affected for weeks
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You are in Dubai without family nearby, and the isolation is compounding everything
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You are questioning your own judgement, identity, or self-worth
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You feel a pull toward someone you know is not good for you — and cannot break it
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People around you think you should be over it by now — and you are not
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The relationship ended some time ago, but you have still not moved past it
How breakup therapy works with Sarah
01
Understanding the full picture
The first sessions are dedicated to understanding your situation in depth — who you are, what happened, how it is affecting you now, and what you want to be different. There is no standard script. The work is built around you specifically.
02
A treatment plan, developed together
Once the picture is clear, a treatment plan is developed collaboratively — so you understand exactly what the goals are and how the work will unfold. The therapeutic modality is selected based on what is most appropriate for your situation. Sessions draw on client-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, grief counselling, and attachment theory, applied in the right combination for each individual.
03
Active therapeutic work
This is where the core work happens. Rather than focusing only on symptom relief, sessions go deeper — into the underlying mechanics of the attachment itself. You come to understand how the bond formed, what it met in you, what it did not, and what patterns may have been driving the dynamic. With that depth of insight, perspective shifts. And when perspective shifts, emotions and attachments naturally begin to change.
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Relapse prevention
The final phase consolidates what has been built — so that the progress is durable. You leave with a clear understanding of yourself, your needs, and the tools to recognise and interrupt old patterns before they take hold again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is breakup therapy?
A: Breakup therapy is structured psychological support for people experiencing significant emotional distress following the end of a relationship. It differs from general counselling in that it focuses specifically on processing relationship grief, loss of identity, and the attachment dynamics that can make a breakup so difficult to move past. Sessions are led by a DHA-licensed clinical psychologist.
Q2: Who is the best breakup therapist in Dubai?
A: Ms. Sarah El Nabulsi, M.Sc., M.A., M.A. is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. DHA-75083705) based in Dubai who specialises in breakup therapy and relationship grief. She has worked extensively with clients of all nationalities, including those navigating the end of cross-cultural relationships, and has a particular depth of experience with complex and long-standing attachments. Sessions are available in person in Dubai and online.
Q3: How is breakup therapy different from talking to a friend?
A: Talking to a friend offers support. Breakup therapy is clinically structured — it identifies the patterns and attachment dynamics driving your distress, and provides the depth of insight that allows emotions and attachments to shift in a lasting way. A friend can sit with you in the pain; therapy changes the relationship you have with it.
Q4: Why do so many breakups happen in Dubai?
A: Dubai's extraordinary cultural diversity means that many relationships form across different nationalities, religions, and value systems. In the early stages, those differences are often part of the attraction. Over time, within the daily reality of a shared life, they become a source of miscommunication and misunderstanding — not because of bad intentions, but because two people were shaped by fundamentally different frameworks. This is one of the most common patterns seen clinically in Dubai.
Q5: How many sessions will I need?
A: The number of sessions depends on the individual, the complexity of the relationship, and the goals of the work. The first sessions focus on assessment and building a treatment plan; the active therapeutic phase follows; and the final phase focuses on consolidating progress and relapse prevention. Ms. El Nabulsi discusses timeline expectations with each client directly as part of the treatment planning process.
Q6: Is breakup therapy available online?
A: Yes. Sessions with Ms. El Nabulsi are available both in person in Dubai and online, for clients across the UAE and internationally. All sessions are conducted in English.
Q7: Do I need to be in a crisis to start therapy?
A: No. Many clients begin when they notice that time alone is not resolving what they are feeling — persistent sadness, difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleep, or an inability to move forward. You do not need to be at a breaking point to benefit from structured clinical support.
Q8: What if I still have feelings for my ex?
A: This is one of the most common reasons people seek breakup therapy — and one of the most important ones. Attachment does not end when a relationship does. The work focuses on understanding how the bond formed and what it was meeting, which is what allows the attachment to genuinely shift rather than simply be suppressed.
Q9: Is everything I share in sessions confidential?
A: Yes. All sessions are fully confidential and conducted in accordance with DHA regulations and professional ethical standards.
