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About It's Complicated
In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.
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Discover your psychologist in Abu Dhabi
Looking for a therapist in Abu Dhabi? Explore our platform to browse through our experienced team of therapists and psychologists based in Abu Dhabi, and use our hassle-free online booking system for appointments. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here. If there aren’t many therapists listed in Abu Dhabi yet, don’t worry! Many of our listed therapists offer online counselling as an option. Online private therapy services, couples counselling, or coaching, can be found by using the filter for online therapists in our main directory. If you need some more help in finding a qualified therapist, It’s Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.
How to find a therapist in Abu Dhabi
The philosophy of It’s Complicated proudly contains both accessibility and diversity at its heart, and we understand that there are many reasons why you might feel more comfortable with a counsellor who shares similar demographics. If you have specific preferences for your therapist, you can use our built-in therapy search filters to find the right fit for you. Search for English-speaking therapists in Abu Dhabi by filtering by language in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals and discover other filter options such as:
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It’s Complicated: Counselling worldwide
For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality we operate in nearly 100 languages, offering both online and in-person sessions. With a diverse network of over 1,500 mental health professionals spanning 50+ countries, including United Arab Emirates, you can easily connect with accredited psychologists in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
The Blog
Finding your first therapist: Starting strong and overcoming challenges
Going to therapy for the first time or going to a new therapist is a bold step. Thus, it might elicit some strong feelings. For example, will I make progress? Is this person a good fit for me? What if I feel worse? These apprehensions are expected, and they accompany the process of entering therapy.
Beyond Affirmative: The Quest for Queer Therapy
If we take a moment to look at the history of psychology and psychiatry, it becomes clear just how complicit these fields have been in upholding oppressive structures. Like many accepted and seemingly “objective” standards, therapeutic modalities and approaches are rife with patriarchal, capitalistic, white-supremacist, and cis/hetero/mono-normative underpinnings. Historically, these fields have often pathologized diverse
What Is Emotional Health and Why Is It So Important?
Can you recall a moment when you recoiled in fear from a thick black rope, misperceiving it as a menacing spider? How did your body react? Emotions are the internal experiences in response to events and situations. They can arise from internal bodily states and have link with bodily reactions. They help us to make
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