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5 Best Psychologists in Dubai (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Choosing a psychologist in Dubai usually comes down to two questions before anything else: does this practice take my insurance, and do I want a big clinic or one dedicated practitioner. The practices on this page have logged well over 1,100 Google reviews between them, and the top name alone accounts for more than half of that at 664.

Short answer: American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology leads on volume with 664 reviews at 4.4 stars, a large multidisciplinary clinic with multiple UAE locations. Zita Chriszto holds the highest rating on the page at 4.9 across 124 reviews, a DHA-licensed solo practice covering both adult and child therapy. Between them the practices cover everything from EMDR to child psychoeducational assessment.
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Dubai's psychologists compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychologist in Dubai | Psychiatrists Dubai 4.4 664 Multidisciplinary care, psychiatry included View ›
2 Zita Chriszto 4.9 124 DHA-licensed individual and child therapy View ›
3 Vivamus 4.9 111 Team-based psychology with school and workplace outreach View ›
4 The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre 4.6 149 Specialised therapies including EMDR View ›
5 Camali Clinic: Child & Adult Mental Health 4.5 138 Child-focused psychology and developmental support View ›
5 Best Psychologists in Dubai (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychologist in Dubai | Psychiatrists Dubai logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychologist in Dubai | Psychiatrists Dubai

4.4664 Google reviews

American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology runs several UAE locations, including Dubai, offering psychiatry, neurology and psychology under one network with more than 300 staff across specialties. Adult and child psychiatry, psychological assessment and rehabilitation are all listed as core services, and the clinic operates seven days a week. Its scale means a client can move between psychology, psychiatry and neurology without switching providers.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe specific doctors as kind, ethical and genuinely attentive listeners
  • Straightforward, hassle-free appointment booking noted repeatedly
  • Wide specialty range covers psychology, psychiatry and neurology in one network
  • Open all seven days a week

Worth knowing

  • As a large multi-site practice, which specific psychologist or psychiatrist you see may vary by appointment
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume664 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown83% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review base on this page by a wide margin, and its combined psychiatry-and-psychology model suits anyone whose needs might span both.

Sunset Mall - Jumeirah Beach Rd office 39 - 43 - 2nd Floor - Dubai

Zita Chriszto | Psychologist in Dubai | Child & Adult Therapy logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Zita Chriszto | Psychologist in Dubai | Child & Adult Therapy

4.9124 Google reviews

Zita Chriszto is a DHA-licensed psychologist practising from Umm Suqeim, offering therapy for adults and children through a wide range of listed modalities, from CBT and DBT to play therapy and psychoeducational assessment. The practice also handles ADHD diagnosis and testing, and keeps long daily hours from early morning into the evening. As a solo practitioner, clients see the same person session to session.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe feeling safe, respected and genuinely understood across sessions
  • ADHD testing process described as smooth and professionally run
  • Long daily hours, open into the evening most days
  • Wide range of named therapy modalities listed for both adults and children

Worth knowing

  • Solo practice, so availability may be tighter than a larger multi-provider clinic
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume124 · 78th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest rating on this page. A strong pick for anyone who wants continuity with one dedicated practitioner rather than a rotating clinic roster.

Villa 585b Jumeira St - Umm Suqeim First - Umm Suqeim 1 - Dubai

Vivamus logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Vivamus

4.9111 Google reviews

Vivamus is a Dubai Healthcare City practice with a team of clinical psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists offering individual, couples and child and adolescent therapy, plus psychiatric care. Beyond one-on-one sessions, the team also delivers talks and workshops in schools and workplaces on topics like sports psychology and stress management. It offers both online sessions and in-person appointments in Dubai.

What people praise

  • Psychologists on the team are described by attendees as knowledgeable and engaging in workshop settings
  • One reviewer continued travelling from Abu Dhabi to see a specific psychiatrist after a clinic move, a strong sign of trust
  • Both online and in-person session formats available
  • Team spans clinical psychology, counselling and psychiatry

Worth knowing

  • Several reviews describe outreach talks rather than individual therapy sessions specifically, so ask what one-on-one work looks like
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume111 · 73th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid mid-size option, and the fact that clients keep travelling across cities to stay with a specific practitioner here says something about the quality of individual care behind the outreach work.

Suite 202 - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai

The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre

4.6149 Google reviews

The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre in Dubai Healthcare City offers psychiatry and clinical psychology alongside specialised modalities including EMDR, systemic family therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy, plus adult and child ADHD and autism assessments. The practice also runs public workshops on mental health topics and keeps extended hours seven days a week, including a shorter Sunday schedule.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the clinic atmosphere as warm, calm and professional
  • Psychologists described as insightful and able to answer questions clearly
  • Public workshops praised for genuinely useful, practical content
  • Wide range of specialised modalities, including EMDR, available in one place

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described unclear pricing between EMDR-certified and assistant psychologists, which the clinic responded to directly and says it has since clarified
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume149 · 93th
Confidencemoderate
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid rating and genuine access to specialised modalities like EMDR set this practice apart, though confirm which practitioner and price tier applies to your specific therapy before booking.

Units 6002, Building 64 - Block D - 6004 & 6005 15th St - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai

Camali Clinic: Child & Adult Mental Health logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Camali Clinic: Child & Adult Mental Health

4.5138 Google reviews

Camali Clinic is a child and adult mental health practice offering psychiatry, psychology, speech and occupational therapy, and eating disorder treatment, with three locations and insurance partnerships built into its model. Its reviews concentrate heavily on child-focused work, including speech therapy and developmental support, delivered by named therapists that parents return to repeatedly. The clinic also offers school-based services and behavioural support programmes.

What people praise

  • Parents describe consistent, measurable progress in their child's communication and confidence
  • Named therapists praised for patience and building a real connection with children
  • Insurance partnerships built into the practice's model
  • Multiple locations and school-based service options

Worth knowing

  • Reviews concentrate almost entirely on child and adolescent services, so adults seeking individual therapy should confirm fit directly
Reputation scorecardrank in Dubai
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume138 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks last on both rating and review volume among this group but stands out specifically for families with a child who needs speech, developmental or psychological support in one place.

Ibn Sina Building #27, Block A, Unit 102 B - Dubai

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many clients actually left a review, ranked against others on this page. Confidence blends the two, so a rating built on hundreds of reviews scores higher than one built on a smaller sample. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing the practice. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What to expect for psychology costs in Dubai (2026)

Session pricing in Dubai varies by practitioner experience, specialisation and whether a session is covered by insurance, so costs differ significantly between a large multidisciplinary clinic and a smaller private practice. One clinic on this page has separate pricing tiers depending on whether you see a fully certified psychologist or an assistant psychologist, so ask which applies to your session before booking.

Serving all of Dubai

These practices are spread across Jumeirah Beach Road, Umm Suqeim and Dubai Healthcare City, with several offering online sessions alongside in-person appointments. If you’re searching for a psychologist near me in Dubai, most of these practices offer both in-clinic and remote options.

What to ask before you book a psychologist

  • Is the practitioner licensed by the Dubai Health Authority?
  • Does the practice accept my insurance, and what’s covered?
  • What therapy approaches or modalities does the practitioner use?
  • Are online sessions available if I can’t attend in person?
  • What languages does the practitioner work in?
  • If I need a specific specialist like an EMDR-certified psychologist, does that change the price?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these psychologists in Dubai?

We pulled real Google Business Profiles for psychology practices across Dubai and ranked them by live rating, review volume, and how recently clients have reviewed them.

Do any of these practices specifically treat children?

Yes. American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology, Vivamus and Camali Clinic all list child-focused psychology, psychiatry or developmental services.

Are online therapy sessions available in Dubai?

Several practices on this page, including Vivamus and The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre, offer online sessions alongside in-person appointments.

How often is this list updated?

This page was verified in August 2026 using current Google review data, and we refresh it periodically as ratings and review counts change.

The bottom line

American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology is a solid default if you want access to psychiatry and psychology together in one network. If you’re looking for a dedicated solo practitioner instead, Zita Chriszto carries the strongest rating on this page and is worth a direct call.

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