Nadeen Almubarak, Psychologist, CAYA World Clinic Dubai
Nadeen Almubarak
Psychologist
Experience
10+ years
Languages
Arabic & English
Sessions
In-person & online
Trauma & Abuse Recovery Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Individual & Group Therapy
CDA Licensed
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About

Nadeen Almubarak is a CDA-registered Psychologist in Dubai and a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada, with more than 10 years of experience supporting adults navigating complex psychological and relational experiences. She holds a Master of Education specializing in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. At CAYA World Clinic, Nadeen provides individual psychotherapy to adults, with a particular focus on narcissistic abuse, relational trauma, intimate-partner violence, war-related trauma, sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and other forms of childhood trauma. She also facilitates therapeutic and psychoeducational support groups. Nadeen works fluently in Arabic and English.

Nadeen's clinical experience spans private practice, community mental health, crisis intervention, and virtual counselling across Canada and the UAE. In Ottawa, she worked with diverse communities, including refugees and newcomers, supporting individuals affected by trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, and significant life transitions. Her experience includes working with survivors of intimate-partner violence and sexual assault, providing crisis counselling, facilitating support groups, and delivering trauma-focused training to frontline service providers. She has also held supervisory roles, offering clinical consultation and mentoring counsellors, and supporting the development of culturally responsive and anti-racist approaches to mental health care.

Training and Education
M.Ed., Counselling Psychology
University of Ottawa, Canada
Master's synthesis paper: Needs of Women of Colour Within a Therapeutic Setting. 2017
B.A. Honours, Psychology
University of Ottawa, Canada
2015
CDA Registered Psychologist
Community Development Authority, Dubai
Also a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Canada.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Narcissistic Abuse and Recovery
Relational Trauma and Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
Intimate-Partner Violence and Abuse
War-Related Trauma and Conflict-Related Distress
Childhood Trauma and Sexual Abuse
Anxiety and Anxiety-Related Difficulties
Depression and Mood-Related Concerns
Identity Issues and Self-Exploration
Existential Crises and Life Transitions
Attachment and Relationship Difficulties
Emotional Distress and Coping Strategies
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care
Individual Psychotherapy for Adults
Therapeutic and Psychoeducational Support Groups
Therapeutic Approaches
Trauma-Informed Care
Narrative Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment-Based Approaches
Psychoeducation
Group Therapy and Support Groups
Culturally Responsive Counselling
Brief and One-Session Therapy
My Approach

Nadeen's therapeutic approach draws on trauma-informed care, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and attachment-based approaches. She is particularly interested in how relationships, life experiences, cultural contexts, values, and beliefs shape the ways people understand themselves and navigate the world. In her work with survivors of trauma and abuse, she recognises the lasting effects these experiences can have on a person's sense of self, relationships, and understanding of safety and trust.

She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, creating space for clients to make sense of their experiences without judgment, reconnect with their strengths and values, and explore possibilities for change. Her practice is grounded in cultural humility and a commitment to making psychological support responsive to the diverse experiences and circumstances of the people she works with.

Experience
Psychotherapist
Journey Wellness Center, Dubai
Individual trauma-informed psychotherapy, psychoeducational and therapeutic support groups, and clinical supervision and mentoring of interns. 2026–Present
Psychotherapist
The Psychology Center at NEAM Clinic, Dubai
Psychotherapy for adults experiencing complex mental health concerns, trauma, depression, anxiety, identity issues, and relationship difficulties. 2024–2026
Associate Psychotherapist
Cedarway Therapy, Ottawa
Psychotherapy for survivors of intimate-partner violence and abuse, childhood abuse and sexual assault-related trauma, depression, and anxiety. 2021–2022
Supervisor
Walk-In Counselling Clinic, Ottawa
Led and supervised a team of counsellors, providing clinical consultation and professional support. 2020–2021
Psychotherapist / Counsellor
Jewish Family Services Ottawa
Trauma-informed psychotherapy and crisis counselling for refugees, newcomers, and diverse communities, with intakes in Arabic and English, support groups, and trauma-focused training for frontline service providers. 2017–2021
Certifications and Memberships
Registered Psychotherapist (RP), College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Culturally Responsive and Anti-Racist Practice Training