Chaanan Kaur - Psychologist
Psychologist in Dubai
About Me
Hey there! I’m Chaanan Kaur, a Counselling Psychologist in Dubai who has grown up in the UAE and fits the requirements one needs to be a “third culture kid”. I hold an MSc. in Health, Social, and Organisational Psychology from Utrecht University in the Netherlands, and I also have a BSc. in Psychology with Management from Heriot Watt University.
I am a trained EMDR practitioner and a certified clinical services provider for ADHD.
Areas of Expertise
My areas of expertise and focus in therapy could be split into to three segments:
- Working with neurodivergent clients – primarily focusing on ADHD related challenges, later in life discovery of Autism, a combination of ADHD and Autism.
- A wide range of issues that neurotypical clients also commonly encounter including gender discrimination, identity, and sexuality, navigating life transitions, marital and family difficulties, and reclaiming cultural roots.
- Working with couples to navigate through a combination of the above issues seeping into their relationships.
I am adept at helping all individuals address relationship challenges, manage anxiety and stress, cope with loss and bereavement, and work through past trauma.
In my career so far, I have had the privilege of working in different settings, including telehealth and outpatient clinics, where I have encountered and supported a culturally diverse population. This has enriched my understanding of the complexities and unique challenges that my clients may face.
I believe in the power of integrative therapy which takes into account various therapeutic techniques to meet the unique needs of each individual. A significant aspect of my practice is adopting a trauma-informed lens, which means I am sensitive to the potential impact past traumatic experiences have on my clients’ lives and mental well-being.
Apart from traditional therapeutic approaches, I am well-versed in positive psychology interventions and solution-focused brief therapy. These evidence-based techniques are particularly useful when working with corporate employees, assisting them in enhancing their well-being and resilience in the workplace.
My Specialisations
- Trauma/PTSD
- Gender and Sexuality Issues
- Marital and Family Issues
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Depression and Mood Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- ADHD
- Late Diagnosed Autism
- Relationship Issues
- Burnout
- Self-harm and risk
- Chronic Pain
- Self-Esteem
- Stress Management
Therapeutic Modalities
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Integrative Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT, DBT)
Assessments
- ADHD Adult Assessment
- ADHD Assessment (Ages 9+)
Education
- Masters of Science in Health, Social and Organizational Psychology, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
- Bachelors of Science in Psychology with Management, Heriot Watt University, Dubai, The United Arab Emirates
Licence
- Psychologist, Community Development Authority, Dubai.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Punjabi
- Urdu
- Intermediate Dutch
