NAILAH MAHMOOD

Ms. Nailah Mahmood is a Clinical Psychologist who works with individuals of all age ranges to address psychological issues and disorders such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and trauma. She uses various psychotherapy tools and techniques like cognitive, interpersonal, behavioural, and psychodynamic therapies to aid clients with healthy self-growth habits and coping skills. She is also trained to carry out cognitive, personality, and behavioural assessments.

Ms. Nailah received her master’s in clinical psychology from the United Arab Emirates University (UAE) and received formal training from Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. She is currently working on a PhD in Mental Health from Lancaster University (UK). She is a certified CBT practitioner (Association for Psychological Therapies, UK). She is also trained in offering Enhanced CBT (CBT-E) for individuals with eating disorders by the Centre for Research on Eating Disorders at Oxford (CREDO), University of Oxford. She has received training in providing couple therapy from The Gottman Institute (US).

Spoken Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu

Nationality: India

DOH License: Psychologist

Years of Experience: 3.5

CREDENTIALS:

• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
• B.A. Psychology, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
• B.A. Philosophy, United Arab Emirates University, UAE

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Affiliate Member – American Psychological Association

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Clinical Psychologist – Kids Heart Medical Centre, UAE

CLINICAL EXPERTISE & SERVICES OFFERED: 

• Assessment for autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, memory issues, and personality disorders.
• General psychological counselling and therapy.
• Treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.
• Behavioural therapy for children.
• Therapy for trauma and abuse.
• Treatment of eating disorders.
• Couple therapy.