Dr. Tara Wyne – The LightHouse Arabia

I am a Clinical Psychologist (UK &UAE licensed) and the Clinical Director of The Lighthouse Arabia. I have 15 years’ experience in mental health. I introduce myself, my qualifications and expertise in serving you, but most importantly why I am a psychologist.

I was born, raised and educated in Scotland (UK). Being a psychologist was almost an identity before it was my profession. I found my vocation to be a psychologist in my teens, realizing that people in distress often struggle to find others who will listen and be with be them during their dark times.

I have 9 years of training prior to licensing and accreditation. I completed a four year undergraduate BA Honours degree in psychology, followed by two years of clinical internship and then began a three year Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Glasgow.

I worked in the UK for the National Health Service for 7 years, beginning as a generalist in Adult Mental Health, leading to a specialization with complex mental health problems and Psychological Trauma. From my work in the UK I developed specific expertise with sexual, physical and mental abuse both in childhood and as adults and have worked extensively with asylum seekers and refugees suffering from psychological trauma and adjustment issues. In the UK I was also very involved in the teaching and training of trainee psychologists and the supervision of qualified psychologists for several years.

I have worked in Dubai for the past 5 years with both expats and locals, developing expertise with couples and families. I have a strong interest in adult and child vulnerability following early family dysfunction due to parental unavailability, divorce, and/or emotional neglect.

The rapport and relationship between client and therapist is the single best predictor of successful outcome in therapy. Being a compassionate presence and journeying alongside my clients during their difficulties towards resolution of their pain and distress is a fundamental part of my work. The clients’ safety and comfort is my top priority, I strive to hold, contain, organize and assist them to transform their distress.

I welcome working with all people of all religions, cultures, and gender and lifestyle choice. It is my responsibility to look at the world through the lens and experience of the client and serve them sensitively and respectfully.

My Tools/Training:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (focusing on thinking style and the here & now)
Psychoanalytic approaches (explorative with a focus on building insight about the impact of our early influences)
Mindfulness techniques (focus on emotional regulation and skill building)
Compassionate Mind Techniques

Who I see:

Children from 8 upwards
Adolescents
Individual Adults
Couples
Families

I work with:

Mood disorders, Anxiety, Panic, OCD, Depression, Bipolar depression, Postnatal depression
Traumatic Stress Disorders
Personality Disorders
Adjustment Problems (due to transition, relocation, relationship and or marital loss/breakdown, life event stress
Grief and Loss
Addiction Disorders (sexual addiction etc)
Eating disorders

With Couples and Families:

Pre-marital counseling
Relationship issues
Relationship/Marital breakdown
Family Dysfunction/Conflict Resolution
Infertility Issues & Counseling

JOIN OUR TEAM

The LightHouse is looking for qualified licensed mental health professionals (psychologist and/or psychiatrist) in Dubai who share our principles of serving the community. If you are a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist and fully licensed in your home country, please forward your CV to us at
info@lighthousearabia.com

OUR LOCATION

Villa #2, Umm Suqiuem 2,
Jumeriah Beach Road
P.O. Box 334273, Dubai, UAE

Call 04 380-9298 to book an appointment

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