Denise

Mrs Denise Dumas-Koylass, MSc

Clinical Psychologist

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I am a Clinical Psychologist and trained EMDR Practitioner who works with individuals, couples, families, & organisations. I work online as well as in-person at offices located in Woodbrook and Chaguanas. My clients share that I am warm, compassionate, and committed to supporting their healing. I look forward to hearing from you.

About Me

I aim to create a warm, compassionate space where you feel truly supported. As a Clinical Psychologist, I work with individuals, couples, families, and organisations. I recognise that your path to healing is always personal. I am also a Certified EMDR Practitioner, offering a focused approach to help process difficult experiences. My commitment is to guide you towards lasting well-being, whatever challenges you face, with genuine care.

Approach

Clients often tell me they leave sessions feeling truly heard, and I build on that to create a practical, steady process that meets you where you are. We set clear goals each session, balance reflection with skill-building, and look at what actually works in your day-to-day life. When helpful, I may suggest brief reflections or exercises between sessions, and I adjust the pace depending on whether I’m working with adolescents, couples, or individuals, so progress feels manageable and consistent. If you’re looking for a collaborative and steady kind of support, this approach may suit you well.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • 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.

Credentials

Qualifications

Master of Science

University of the West Indies

Year: 2014

Memberships

Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists (TTAP)

Service Areas

c/o Ames Medical Services

In-person & Online

Port Of Spain, Port of Spain Corporation

Trinidad And Tobago

c/o Total Health Specialist Centre

In-person

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