Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What does Sarah El Nabulsi treat?

 

We offer evidence-based therapy for anxiety, panic attacks, stress, depression, trauma, burnout, couples issues, and emotional dysregulation. Sarah El Nabulsi is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. DHA-75083705) with over 15 years of experience working with adults and couples in Dubai and across the UAE.

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Q2: Where are sessions held — and are online sessions available?

In-person sessions are held at Dr. Reuter Medical Center, Jumeirah, Dubai. Online sessions are available for clients living in the UAE. book a session on WhatsApp at +971 50 821 5437.

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Q3: How many sessions will I need?

There is no fixed number of sessions that suits everyone. It depends on the nature of the difficulty, its history and what you want to work on, and you can ask about it when you book.

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Q4: Does Sarah El Nabulsi work with Arabic-speaking clients?

Yes. Sarah El Nabulsi works fluently in Arabic, English, and French, and offers a culturally sensitive, warm, and non-judgmental approach tailored to the diverse communities of the UAE.

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Q5: Can I claim therapy sessions through insurance?

Insurance claim forms are available. Contact Dr. Reuter Medical Center directly on +971 4 222 8811 to confirm coverage with your provider before booking.

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Q6: What is the difference between therapy sessions and the online courses?

One-on-one therapy sessions are personalised clinical treatment delivered by Sarah El Nabulsi directly — ideal for complex or ongoing concerns. The online courses are self-paced, structured programmes for anxiety and stress: Anxiety 101(Level 1) and Master Yourself (Level 2). They are an option for those who prefer flexibility or are not yet ready for one-on-one therapy.

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Q7: Who is the best psychologist in Dubai for anxiety?

There is no single best psychologist for everyone, because the right choice differs from person to person. Four things matter more than any ranking: that the psychologist is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, that you know which therapeutic methods they actually work in, that they have real experience with the difficulty you need help with, and that you feel able to speak openly with them. These are questions you can ask any psychologist before you book. Sarah El Nabulsi is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. DHA-75083705) with more than 15 years of experience in Dubai, working in Arabic, English and French. She works with cognitive behavioural therapy, with Transcendental Meditation alongside it where it fits, and she is Director of the National Office of Transcendental Meditation, U.A.E. Sessions are available in person in Dubai, and online for clients living in the UAE.

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Q8: What is anxious attachment, and how can it be worked on in therapy?

Anxious attachment describes patterns in relationships marked by fear of abandonment, difficulty tolerating distance from a partner or caregiver, and behaviours such as clinging or repeatedly seeking reassurance, which can put strain on the relationship. These patterns are often linked to early experiences in relationships. In therapy, the work is on understanding these patterns and the thoughts that feed the fear, using cognitive behavioural therapy. Sarah El Nabulsi works with adults and couples on relationship difficulties, including insecure attachment patterns.

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Q9: Does Sarah El Nabulsi provide depression therapy in Dubai?

Yes. Sarah El Nabulsi is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. DHA-75083705) with over 15 years of experience treating depression, low mood, and burnout in adults across Dubai and the UAE. Depression therapy follows an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, combined with neuroscience-informed techniques that address both the cognitive patterns (persistent negative thinking, loss of motivation) and physiological symptoms (fatigue, sleep disruption) that come with depression. Treatment is structured around measurable goals rather than open-ended talk therapy. Sessions are available in person at Dr Reuter Medical Center, Jumeirah, Dubai, and online for clients living in the UAE, in Arabic, English or French. If depression is affecting your ability to work, sleep, or connect with others. To book a session WhatsApp us at +971 50 821 5437.

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Q10: What does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Sarah El Nabulsi involve?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the core evidence-based method Sarah El Nabulsi uses across her Dubai practice, applied to anxiety, panic, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. CBT works by identifying the specific thought patterns and behaviors that keep a problem in place, then replacing them with tested, practical strategies, rather than open-ended discussion of the past. As a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. DHA-75083705) with over 15 years of experience, Sarah El Nabulsi often combines CBT with neuroscience-informed techniques and, for clients who want it, Transcendental Meditation, to address both the cognitive and physiological sides of distress. CBT sessions are available in person at Dr Reuter Medical Center, Jumeirah, Dubai, and online in Arabic, English and French for clients living in the UAE. To book a CBT session, WhatsApp us at +971 50 821 5437.

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Q11: Is Sarah El Nabulsi's practice a psychology clinic in Dubai?

Sarah El Nabulsi practices as a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. DHA-75083705) within Dr Reuter Medical Center, a licensed medical clinic in Jumeirah, Dubai, offering in-person psychology sessions alongside online therapy for clients across the UAE. With more than 15 years in private practice in Dubai, she works with adults and couples on anxiety, panic attacks, stress, depression, trauma, burnout, couples issues and emotional dysregulation.

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Q12: How do I find a licensed psychologist in Dubai?

Psychologists who see clients in Dubai must be licensed by a Dubai health regulator: the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) for most clinics, or Dubai Healthcare City's own regulator for clinics inside Dubai Healthcare City. You can ask any psychologist for their licence number. To check a DHA licence, enter that number on the DHA's Sheryan portal, under "Verify Professional License/Registration Status". The record shows the professional's name, the position they are licensed for, and whether the licence is active. Before you book, ask three practical questions: which languages are offered, whether sessions are in person, online or both, and whether the psychologist works with the kind of concern you have, such as anxiety or couples work. Sarah El Nabulsi is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist (License No. DHA-75083705) who works with adults and couples in Arabic, English and French, in person in Dubai and online for clients in the UAE.