Nardus

Dr Nardus Saayman

Clinical Psychologist

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I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience, trained in South Africa and currently practicing at the ClearMinds Center for Emotional Health in JLT, Dubai.

About Me

I am a clinical psychologist consulting for ClearMinds Centre for Emotional Health in Dubai, UAE. I work with adults and couples who experience a persistent sense of inner conflict, fragmentation, or uncertainty about who they are in relation to others. My approach is non-directive, respectful, and precise. Therapy is not about advice or reassurance, but about creating the conditions in which something new can be said - and gradually, something new can be lived.

Approach

Working from my South African training and daily practice at ClearMinds in JLT, I set a steady, practical rhythm that helps us focus on what matters most for you. Sessions are conversational but structured — we track thoughts, behaviours and relationships, bring in family or partners when helpful, and I offer reflective feedback between appointments when that supports progress; I also work in Afrikaans and English and offer online options across Dubai. People facing complex symptoms or relational strains often find this paced, collaborative way of working useful.
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Basic Information

Services


Individual Psychotherapy Couples Therapy Neurodiversity Assessment Clinical Supervision

Services Offered:

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Supervision & Training

    Combined clinical supervision and professional development for mental health practitioners building their skills and expertise.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Divorce Coping

    The emotional upheaval of separation or divorce, including grief, anger, identity disruption, and the challenge of restructuring family life.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Pornography or Sexual Behaviour Concerns

    Sexual behaviours, including pornography use, that feel compulsive, out of control, or are causing distress or harm to oneself or relationships.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Qualifications


University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand

Registrations


Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Clinical Psychologist

Dubai Health Authority

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


ClearMinds Centre for Emotional Health

In-person & Online

Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)

Dubai, JLT

United Arab Emirates

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