Francois

Francois De Wet

Psychotherapist

Depression? Anxiety? Dread? Self-doubt? I’ve faced them too—I know how lonely it feels. But you don’t have to go through this alone. We can face it together. I’ll ease the burden and steady you through the storm.

About Me

When depression, anxiety, or self-doubt weigh heavily, finding support feels crucial. I offer a compassionate space to gently explore these feelings and understand their roots. Working collaboratively, we'll navigate your experience, finding ways to ease the burden. This steady, understanding approach helps anyone ready to face challenges. You can move from overwhelm towards greater clarity and inner resilience.

Approach

Stepping toward clearer days, I hold a steady, paced container so difficult feelings can surface without being overwhelming. In my Dubai practice and online—in English or Afrikaans—we work through memories, patterns and the physical traces of stress with careful attention to timing, safety and your comfort. Sessions move between gentle exploration, focused processing and simple practices to use between meetings so progress isn’t confined to the room. This way of working suits adults ready to feel steadier and more present in daily life.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • 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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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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Works With:

  • Adults

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • 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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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • PTSD

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

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist

    A professional trained to provide in-depth therapy that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting change.

Qualifications


International Psychoanalytic University Berlin

Registrations


German Association of Psychologists (BDP)

Psychologist

Service Area


Next-Door-Shrink

In-person & Online

Business Bay

Dubai, Dubai Emirate

United Arab Emirates