Dr. Rim Mahmoud , PsyD (UK)

Growth is a fundamental component in every aspect of life. As a psychologist, I view clients coming to therapy when their growth has been challenged, and often it is about using this challenge as a platform for growth. 

Taking a non-judgemental and open approach, I can help clients take stock of their lives, make sense of where they are and how they got here, and move forward to a meaningful place. I take an integrative approach to therapy and this means that I don’t subscribe to one particular method or manual of techniques but instead draw on different therapeutic modalities – especially existential, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural ideas – to arrive at a way of working that is personal and useful to your needs. 

Born and raised in Dubai, I understand the cultural and societal dynamics of the city. I trained in London and worked in various settings such as the NHS and NGOs, specialising in relationship difficulties, physical, psychological, financial and sexual abuse, and other interpersonal trauma. I also worked in private practice, mainly with individuals struggling with adjustment, cultural identity, existential concerns and life transitions, anxieties, work-related stress, loss of purpose, sexuality and sexual concern. 

With a background in health psychology, I also work with individuals struggling to cope with chronic disease, evaluation and management of bariatric surgery, stress, the initial shock of a new diagnosis and new disability, cancer, and women’s sexual health.

Works with Clients:
Adults (18 yrs+)

Languages:
English, Arabic

Services Offered

• Individual Therapy

• Couple Therapy

Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Internal Family Systems
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Integrative Therapy
• Emotion Focussed Therapy

Presenting Concerns

General Concerns:

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Low mood or depression

• Personal growth and self-improvement

• Adjustment to recent life events or circumstances (Not trauma)

Specific Concerns:

• Unusual sensations, thoughts or beliefs not shared by others

• Sexuality and gender identity

• Addiction and addictive behaviour (only substances)

• Addiction and addictive behaviour (excluding substances)

• Chronic illness, pain, life-threatening or terminal illnesses, end-of-life

Relationship Concerns:

• General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships

• High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationship

• Affairs, infidelity and intimacy-related concerns in romantic relationships

• Divorce, separation and break-ups in romantic relationships

• Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns

• Family and family relationship concerns

Women's Wellbeing 

• PMS, hormonal fluctuations and related concerns

Trauma

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)

• Violence or abuse by another person (current or recent)

• Sexual trauma, incidents or violence (recent)

Qualifications & Memberships

• Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych), Regent’s University, UK
• MSc in Health Psychology, University of Westminster, UK
• BSc (Hons) in Counselling Psychology, Middlesex University, UK
• Chartered Member of The British Psychological Society, CPsychol, (UK)
• Member of Health and Care Professional Council (UK)
• Registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA)