Tanya Dharamshi , MScPsych (US)

Our journey is made up of our experiences. These experiences, in whatever way we define them, provide us the ability to learn from them, to grow and to gain wisdom. The interconnection between our mind and body is profound and these experiences can be difficult to move through physically and emotionally, but when explored and navigated, they give us the opportunity to live as our best authentic self. As a psychologist, I hold our therapeutic relationship in the utmost of care, trust and respect. I honour this safe space and will work with you to tap into your strengths and gain the tools you need to live your life with complete self-awareness.

I am a Canadian and USA-trained counselling psychologist and have dedicated the last 20 years’ engaging with clients across all ages and cultures. I have served clients in Dubai for the past several years. I currently work mainly with adolescents ages 16+ years, adults and couples. I have an empathetic approach to my clients, which is based on confidentiality and trust. 

I believe our body holds the story of our experiences. I am committed to using a holistic treatment perspective in order to address the underlying issues that contribute to a client's mental health difficulties, and to facilitate the empowerment of my clients. Each individual has unique strengths within them and requires a clinician who can weave a bespoke blend of psychological therapies to individually tailor a client’s therapeutic journey. The therapeutic journey is a collaborative process, and one in which the client works towards achieving their treatment and recovery goals. I am passionate about breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and I work tirelessly to raise awareness of this topic by educating schools, professionals and organizations on ways to encourage and support mental wellbeing.

Works with Clients:
Adults (18 yrs+)

Languages:
English

Services Offered

• Individual Therapy
• Relational Therapy

Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• EMDR
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
• Compassion Focussed Therapy
• Gottman Method
• Narrative Therapy
• Integrative Therapy
• Somatic Psychotherapy

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
• Addiction and addictive behaviour (excluding substances)
• Unusual sensations, thoughts or beliefs not shared by others
• Chronic illness, pain, life-threatening or terminal illnesses, end-oflife
• Sexual functioning and sexual performance

Relationship Concerns:

• General dissatisfaction or improvement of romantic relationships
• High conflict and aggression concerns in romantic relationship
• Affairs, infidelity and intimacy-related concerns in romantic relationships
• Divorce, separation and break-ups in romantic relationships
• Non-romantic and non-familial relationship concerns
• Family and family relationship concerns

Women's Wellbeing:

• Pregnancy, IVF, fertility and pre/post-natal concerns
• Menopause and female life transitions
• PMS, hormonal fluctuations and related concerns

Trauma:

• Trauma or traumatic events (past or historic)
• Violence or abuse by another person (current or recent)
• Sexual trauma, incidents or violence (recent)

Qualifications & Memberships

• MPsych Capella University, US, 2014
• BSW McMaster University, Canada, 1998
• Member of American Psychological Association (APA)
• Member of Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Licensed by Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
• Works from Dubai Healthcare City branch (DHCC)