Preetha Madhavan , MPsych (Australia)

Raised in the Middle East, I relate to the experience of being an expatriate while also having a deep appreciation for the local culture and norms. This allows me to work in a culturally sensitive and responsive manner, whilst maintaining curiosity for an individual’s ecosystem and an appreciation for each client’s diversity. 

I uphold  that no single therapeutic approach is right for every individual. I am trained in a range of evidence-based psychological interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),  Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches and most recently EMDR, a notable brain based therapy which enable me to practice as a compassionate and empathetic psychologist tailoring my care accordingly for clients across the lifespan. 

In addition to my therapeutic work with children, adolescents and adults , I have extensive training and experience in psychoeducational assessments and evaluations, particularly with children and adolescents. I am a trained and certified ADOS-2 provider and conduct comprehensive assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, learning difficulties (including difficulties with reading, writing and mathematics), and adaptive behaviour functioning. 

I have over 14 years of experience working across educational and clinical settings in Australia and Oman, prior to moving to the UAE.

Works with Clients:
Children (6 yrs+), Adolescents, Adults (18 yrs+)

Languages:
English

Services Offered

• Parent Intake
• Individual Therapy
• Sibling Therapy
• Parental Guidance
• Psychometric Assessment

Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• EMDR - Level 2 

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:

• Obsessive, repetitive and ritualistic thinking and behaviour
• Anger
• Irritability
   
• Emotional outbursts and severe moodswings
• Situation-specific fear and phobias

Relationship Concerns:

• Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns
• Family and family relationship concerns
• Parenting and parental relationship concerns

Minors:

• Minor-related concerns (all concerns)

Trauma:

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)

Qualifications & Memberships

• M.Psych Counselling (Monash University, Australia)
• P.G. Dip Psychology (Monash University, Australia)
• BA (Hons) in Psychology
• Licensed psychologist of Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist, at Dubai Health Authority (DHA)