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Counselling & Therapy in Dubai

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Psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists who treat mental health conditions in the UAE are licensed health professionals, licensed by DHA in Dubai, DOH in Abu Dhabi and MOHAP in the northern emirates, with DHCC for Dubai Healthcare City. They practise from licensed health facilities. Psychiatrists are doctors and can prescribe medicine; psychologists and counsellors do not.

Finding the right fit

Ask about the therapist's training, the approaches they use and their experience with your concern, whether anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships or a child's behaviour. Many offer sessions in Arabic, English and other languages. A good fit matters, so it is normal to change therapist after a first session.

What it costs in 2026

  • Individual therapy session (about 50 minutes): AED 500 to 1,000
  • Couples or family session: AED 700 to 1,200
  • Psychiatrist consultation: AED 800 to 1,500
  • Online session: often similar or somewhat lower

These are typical Dubai prices; in the other emirates prices are often similar or somewhat lower.

Before you book

Ask about confidentiality and its limits, how to cancel, and whether your insurance covers mental health with a referral. Online therapy should come from a professional licensed in the UAE.

Check the badge first, then read the reviews and the response rate. Ask for a written quote that names the company on the licence, and pay only to an account in that company's name.

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Frequently asked questions

Do therapists need a licence in the UAE?

Yes. Psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists who treat mental health conditions are licensed health professionals, licensed by DHA in Dubai, DOH in Abu Dhabi and MOHAP in the northern emirates, with DHCC for Dubai Healthcare City. Check the therapist's name and the clinic on the authority's online register.

How much does therapy cost in the UAE?

In 2026 an individual session costs AED 500 to 1,000, a couples or family session AED 700 to 1,200 and a psychiatrist consultation AED 800 to 1,500. These are typical Dubai prices; in the other emirates prices are often similar or somewhat lower.

Is what I say kept confidential?

Licensed therapists must keep your information confidential, with limited exceptions set by law, such as a serious risk to your life or someone else's. Ask the therapist to explain those limits at the first session.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses mental health conditions and can prescribe medicine. A psychologist or counsellor provides talking therapy and assessment but does not prescribe. Many people see both.

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