Canadian psychologists in Dubai

Canadian psychologists in Dubai

Welcome to Thrive Wellbeing Centre in Dubai, UAE - the leading psychology and psychiatry clinic in Dubai. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish their mental health goals, while supporting them in a warm, empathic, and judgment-free way. We believe in the power of science and evidence-based treatment options. At the same time, we know that you know yourself and your family best. With this in mind, we combine the latest research and best practice with your values to give you the best tools for you.

At our psychology and psychiatry clinic, we have two Canadian clinicians - Dr. Sarah and Magdalena.

Magdalena Karakehayova, M.Sc.

Welcome to Thrive Wellbeing Centre in Dubai, UAE - the leading psychology and psychiatry clinic in Dubai. Our mission is to help our clients accomplish their mental health goals, while supporting them in a warm, empathic, and judgment-free way. We believe in the power of science and evidence-based treatment options. At the same time, we know that you know yourself and your family best. With this in mind, we combine the latest research and best practice with your values to give you the best tools for you.

At our clinic, we have one therapist who is fluent in Bulgarian - Magdalena Karakehayova (M.Sc.).

Magdalena Karakehayova (M.Sc.) – Bulgarian-speaking psychologist in Dubai

Life abroad can be full of challenges, cultural adaptation, stress, loneliness, and difficulties in personal or family relationships. If you're looking for support in Bulgarian to help you navigate emotional difficulties, relationship issues, or personal growth, you will find a space of understanding, empathy, and professional care with us.

How Magdalena Karakehayova can help:

• Anxiety, stress, and depression
• Relationship problems
• Family conflict and parenting challenges
• Life transitions and adaptation to a new environment
• Support for teenagers and young adults
• Identity exploration and building self-confidence

Therapeutic approach:

Magdalena uses emotion- and relationship-focused approaches – including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), systemic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Her work is tailored to each client's individual needs, with particular attention to cultural context and personal history.

Sessions are available both online and in-person in Dubai.

If you are looking for a psychologist who speaks Bulgarian and understands both the emotional and cultural challenges of life abroad, Magdalena Karakehayova is here to support you.

Simply phone, Whatsapp or fill out this form below to get in contact with us (our office staff speak English).

Dr. Sarah Rasmi

I hold an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Guelph in Canada. I have also received training in therapy services from the Behman Psychiatric Hospital in Egypt and United Arab Emirates University (by an Oxford trained psychotherapist). I have completed three couples therapy trainings via the Gottman Institute as well as the APA-accredited Humanistic Existential and Relational Therapy (HEART) training. I have also completed training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through Bangor University in the UK.

I work with individuals who have mild to moderate anxiety and relationship challenges. In addition I am a trained and experienced couples therapist - I support couples who are both looking to strengthen or save their relationships.

I also consult with government entities, corporations, and schools.

I am a member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the Society for Research in Child Development, and the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. I am also a regular reviewer for top-tier journals.