Micheal

Mr Micheal Salameh, M.Psi.

Psychologist

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“I am a licensed psychologist in Dubai, providing individual and couples therapy in English and Arabic. I support adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout and workplace stress, relationship difficulties, identity concerns, depression, self-esteem, and intimacy-related challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental, combining evidence-based psychological therapies with practical tools tailored to each client’s needs. My work draws on approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Brainspotting, and the Gottman Method for couples. ”

About Me

I’m Micheal Salameh, a licensed psychologist in Dubai offering individual and couples therapy in English and Arabic. I believe therapy should feel deeply human. It is not about being judged, labelled, or told how to live your life. It is a collaborative process, a space where you can speak openly, understand what lies beneath the surface, and begin making changes that feel meaningful to you. I work with adults and couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, depression, low self-esteem, identity concerns, and challenges related to intimacy. My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in evidence-based methods, drawing on EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Brainspotting, and the Gottman Method for couples. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Glasgow and am licensed by Dubai’s Community Development Authority. Before becoming a psychologist, I spent several years in the corporate world. That experience gave me a personal understanding of professional pressure, career uncertainty, and the ways work can gradually affect our well-being and relationships. Above all, I aim to create a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can show up as you are. Whether you are facing a specific difficulty or simply feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, we work together to better understand your experiences, recognise recurring patterns, and help you move towards a more fulfilling and connected life.

Approach

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and deeply human. I aim to create a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly, explore difficult experiences at your own pace, and feel genuinely understood. Together, we work to understand the patterns beneath your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviours. Alongside deeper exploration, I offer practical tools you can use in everyday life. You remain in control throughout the process, and we regularly reflect on what is helping and where you would like the work to go. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, identity concerns, or relationship difficulties, the goal is not simply to reduce distress. It is to help you develop greater self-understanding, build healthier ways of coping and connecting, and create meaningful, lasting change.
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Basic Information

Languages:

Arabic, English

Fees:

Direct payment

In-person & Online

Services

Stress and Anxiety: Supporting individuals to understand and manage stress, worry, panic, physical symptoms and uncertainty using tailored, evidence-based strategies. Burnout and Work-Related Stress: Helping individuals recognise, recover from and prevent burnout while rebuilding balance, energy and a sense of purpose. Depression: Supporting individuals experiencing persistent low mood, reduced motivation and difficulties with emotional regulation, while developing strategies for recovery and relapse prevention. Relationship Challenges: Helping individuals understand recurring relationship patterns, navigate conflict and breakups, establish healthy boundaries and build stronger connections. Couples Therapy: Supporting couples with communication difficulties, recurring conflict, trust, intimacy and emotional disconnection using the research-based Gottman Method. Trauma and PTSD: Providing trauma-informed support to process distressing experiences, reduce triggers and develop a greater sense of safety and emotional stability. Identity Issues: Creating a supportive space to explore identity, belonging, personal values and more authentic decision-making. Sex Therapy: Offering confidential, compassionate and non-judgemental support for concerns involving desire, arousal, sexual functioning, satisfaction, intimacy, sexual identity and the effects of trauma. Self-Esteem: Helping individuals develop healthier self-worth, reduce critical self-talk and build confidence and self-acceptance. Career-Related Challenges: Supporting individuals through workplace pressures, career transitions, imposter feelings, difficult professional relationships and questions about career direction. Therapeutic Modalities: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): An evidence-based therapy for processing trauma, distressing memories, emotional triggers and deeply held negative beliefs. Brainspotting: A body-based, evidence-informed approach that helps process distressing experiences and the physical or emotional tension associated with them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): A structured, evidence-based approach for recognising and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT): A practical, skills-based approach for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, reducing impulsivity and improving relationships. Adlerian Therapy: An exploratory approach that helps individuals understand the purpose behind recurring patterns and develop a stronger sense of belonging, meaning and direction. Narrative Therapy: A collaborative approach that separates individuals from their difficulties and helps them reshape the stories influencing their identity and choices. Gottman Method Couples Therapy: A research-based approach that helps couples improve communication, manage conflict, rebuild closeness and strengthen their relationship. Sex Therapy-Informed Practice (CSTIP): A confidential, affirming and non-judgemental framework for addressing sexual health, functioning, intimacy and relationship concerns.

Services Offered:

  • Brainspotting

    A therapy that uses fixed eye positions to access and process unresolved trauma stored in the brain and body.

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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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  • Corporate Workshops

    Mental health and well-being workshops delivered in workplace settings, covering topics like stress management, resilience, and communication.

  • 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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  • Crisis Support & Counselling

    Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.

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  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • 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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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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  • Relationship Counselling

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

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Adolescents
  • Communities
  • Couples

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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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Career Planning

    The process of exploring professional options, clarifying goals, and making decisions about one's career path and direction.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Gender Identity & Self-Image

    A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth, and the distress or exploration that can accompany this.

  • Guilt or Forgiveness

    Persistent feelings of guilt, shame, or difficulty forgiving oneself or others that weigh on emotional well-being and relationships.

  • Identity & Self-Image

    A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.

  • Intimacy Issues

    Difficulties with emotional or physical closeness in relationships, including fear of vulnerability, avoidance of connection, or sexual concerns.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Community Development Authority (Dubai) (CDA)

Social Counselor

Registration: CDA-PL-0001882

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Qualifications

Master of Psychology (M.Psi.)

University of Glasgow

Year: 2023

Memberships

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Service Areas

Human Relations Institute & Clinics

In-person & Online

Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Dubai, Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Also serving online:

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · Abu Dhabi · Doha, Qatar

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Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates