Meet Our Team: Providing excellence in psychology and counselling in Dubai.
We care about change.
We chose our team carefully.
The team at Vivamus has been carefully selected for their commitment to high-quality, evidenced-based professional practice.
In choosing to see a psychologist or counselor at Vivamus, you choose experience and integrity.
Dr. Marie Thompson
Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Director
*Not currently accepting new clients*
Dr. Marie Thompson is a UK-trained, British Clinical Psychologist. Her experience spans the National Health Service in the UK, as well as private practice, corporate organizations and academia internationally.
Nadia Brooker
Counselling Psychologist I DHA Counsellor
Nadia is a New Zealand trained and registered Counselling Psychologist, with both New Zealand and UAE experience. She has worked with individuals of all ages, cultures and backgrounds in various mental health practice settings, including specialist eating disorder services, and tertiary and private clinic settings.
Dr. Rebecca Ferguson
Forensic Psychologist
Dr. Miranda Gaylor
Forensic Psychologist
Jackie Greenwood
Counsellor
Jackie joins Vivamus with a wealth of experience in counselling, mental health and wellbeing, supporting adults, couples, children and families. She has worked in private practice since 2010, establishing a successful practice in Hong Kong, and in the Netherlands.
Dr. James Hurley
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. James is a UK trained, Irish Clinial Psychologist with over 10 years’ experience of working with adults with a range of mental health challenges in Ireland, the UK and the UAE. An EMDR practitioner with particular expertise in working with adults with trauma, PTSD, anxiety and depression.
Dr. Shane Mulligan
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Cara Outar
Clinical Psychologist
Prathna Singh
Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
Prathna works as a Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist at Vivamus. She is a South African trained Clinical Psychologist who specialises in therapy with children and teenagers.
Dr. Monica Thompson
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Monica Thompson is a licensed Consultant Clinical Psychologist trained in London, UK. Dr. Monica was the manager of the Traumatic Stress Clinic in central London which is a leading trauma clinic in the UK and she co-ordinated the treatment and recovery for all individuals affected by the London bombings in 2005.
Cheryl Warsama
Counselling Psychologist I DHA Counsellor
Cheryl qualified as a Counselling Psychologist in the UK in 2003. Cheryl worked as an NHS Consultant Psychologist in Psychological Medicine at the Homerton Hospital in East London and is a licensed DHCC Counsellor. She brings a wealth of experience from her work with mental health services, private practice and employee wellbeing.
Dr. Maisa Ziadni
DHA Psychologist | Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Maisa Ziadni is a clinical psychologist trained and licensed in California, USA and licensed with the Dubai Health Authority. She is bilingual, offering therapy in English and Arabic, and has over 8 years of experience working with adults with a range of mental health challenges. She is specialised as a pain psychologist and has trained and worked at Stanford University’s Pain Medicine Clinic for over 6 years.
Experience in caring.
Testimonials
"I started seeing my counselor after my third episode of depression and anxiety. She is professional, non judgmental, compassionate and most important of all, she is thorough and analytical in her approach."
Male, 44
"My counselor's holistic approach to therapy is exciting and effective. Her focus on the person rather than the diagnosis allows for thorough analysis of issues and their cause."
Male, 50
"My psychologist is a kind, steady and empathetic listener. It is easy to chat with her in a safe, non-judgmental and confidential environment.
I was in complete despair when we first met. She guided me through my range of emotions, and helped me understand my anxiety, its roots, its triggers and how to heal. She was able help me interpret other issues, including family situations and their dynamics. Her therapy encouraged me to take care of myself, heal, set boundaries, and lead an authentic life."
Female, 53
"My psychologist has been extremely helpful with my anxiety disorder. Her expertise and knowledge in psychological techniques are exceptional. She helped me understand how emotions work, why they exist, and how to take my fears step-by-step.
I find the psycho-education very important in every treatment and she does it incredibly well. By nature I am not a person who tends to share feelings but with this person, I didn’t feel any barriers to do it. Thanks to her I feel I am better equipped for all the stresses, fears and challenges life throws at us."
Male, 27
+971 (0) 5 85064243
Appointments
Unit 203, 2nd Floor, Building 49
Dubai Healthcare City, right next door to City Hospital
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