Melissa Alves
Clinical Psychologist in Dubai
Life can feel overwhelming, whether you’re facing the weight of persistent worries, navigating life’s transitions, or seeking to better understand yourself and your relationships. You may be longing for clarity, relief, or a way to break free from patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy offers a space to make sense of these challenges and uncover a path forward that feels right for you.
As a Swiss board-certified Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in working with anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and neurodivergent profiles, including ADHD, Autism, and Giftedness. My integrative approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based techniques, tailored to your unique experiences and needs. I believe in addressing not just the symptoms, but also the root causes of what you’re experiencing, so you can find meaningful and lasting change.
Background
My career has been shaped by diverse experiences in leading institutions, from Geneva University Hospitals, where I worked on early child development and postpartum care, to clinics in Switzerland and Dubai, where I provided therapy to adults with complex needs. Each experience deepened my commitment to tailoring therapy to every individual’s unique story, needs, and goals.
How I Can Help You
I specialise in helping individuals with:
- Managing anxiety, including panic disorder, phobias, and existential anxiety
- Postpartum challenges, including depression and parenting guidance
- Supporting neurodivergent profiles, such as ADHD, Autism
- Navigating personality disorders
- Rebuilding self-esteem and addressing repetitive patterns in relationships
- Healing from intergenerational trauma and improving communication
- Burnout, workplace stress, and professional relationship dynamics
What You Can Expect
Therapy with me is collaborative, integrative, and deeply personalised. Whether we’re finding practical strategies to ease anxiety or exploring the patterns that keep you stuck, my hope is to guide you toward greater self-understanding and lasting solutions.
Education and Licenses
- PsyD in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, University of Geneva, CH
- MSc in Clinical Psychology, University of Geneva, CH
- BA in Psychology, University of Paris, FR
- Swiss Board Certified Clinical Psychologist
- Licensed by Dubai Health Authority
Languages
- English
- French
