Sabine

Mrs Sabine Skaf

Clinical Psychologist

“A licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years experience in various multicultural settings, mainly focused on psychodynamic approach”

About Me

I help individuals navigate complex feelings and long-standing patterns, fostering deeper self-understanding. With over 15 years' experience across various multicultural settings, I offer a psychodynamic approach. We explore how past experiences and relationships shape your present, gently uncovering underlying dynamics. This helps you gain clarity and find new ways forward, making it ideal for lasting personal growth.

Approach

To support lasting change, sessions follow a gentle, investigative pace that balances emotional exploration with focused reflection. From my Dubai practice I offer work in Arabic, English and French for adults, parents and children, shaping a culturally aware space. We trace recurring patterns, bring targeted assessments when clarity is needed, and set practical steps between meetings so insights become everyday choices. Those coping with abuse, relationship strains, divorce or developmental and personality challenges often find this collaborative, steady rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

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    Counseling

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

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    Wellness Support

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

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    Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Children
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

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    Relationship Issues

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

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    Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

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    Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

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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.

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    Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

Professional Title:

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    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

René Descartes University- Paris 5

Registrations

Dubai Health Authority

Psychologist

Service Area

Human Relations Institute & Clinics (HRIC)

In-person

Dubai, Dubai

United Arab Emirates