It's Complicated

Ankita Magdani

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Counsellor & Psychologist

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAvailable online only

About me

Ankita Magdani is a CDA licensed Psychologist and ICF PCC certified coach with a Master’s in Organizational Psychology and Coaching. Guided by the belief that people don’t need fixing—they need to be understood—Ankita helps clients transform inner struggles into self-awareness, clarity, and meaningful change. Specializing in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions, she combines evidence based approaches like CBT, CBC, Exposure Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Hypnotherapy with warmth and curiosity. Through this integrative approach, she supports clients in ✨ Turning What’s Inside Into Insight ~ and Insight into Freedom. Beyond therapy, Ankita works with leaders and teams to build resilience, navigate conflict, and unlock potential. As a mentor to aspiring counselors, she shares her passion for holistic, client centered care and helps them develop the skills to create real impact. With compassion at the heart of her work, Ankita’s mission is simple: to help people look inward, understand themselves deeply, and move forward with freedom and purpose.

I speak:

EnglishHindi

Location:

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Approach

Treatment Approaches
BreathworkRecommended for those who want to use breathing techniques to relax, release tension, and gain more control over their emotions.
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
As a dedicated 𝘔𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘊𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘊𝘍-𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘗𝘊𝘊 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩, I'm passionate about supporting adults on their journey towards improved well-being and mental resilience. With a focus on areas such as anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and loss, I strive to provide compassionate and effective guidance tailored to each individual's unique needs. In addition to my clinical practice, I enjoy empowering organizations through workshops on wellness and professional development. I have a diverse work background, one of which includes being a flight attendant for 14 years. I have also voluntarily worked with Emirates in an 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 (𝘌𝘈𝘗) 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 and provided 𝘱𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 to the diverse set of crew and pilots. I bring a holistic perspective to enhancing mental health in both personal and professional contexts. 𝕎𝕙𝕪? 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕀𝔾 𝕎ℍ𝕐 is to facilitate individuals in reshaping their perception of life, enabling them to lead lives filled with integrity, meaning, freedom, and choice. After overcoming personal traumas, my purpose is to make Mental Health the top priority. 🅵🆄🅽 🅵🅰🅲🆃🆂 Beyond my professional endeavours, I'm an avid adventurer who has had the privilege of exploring all 7 continents 🌏 and over 55 countries. When I'm not immersed in my work or jet-setting to new destinations, you can find me enjoying quality time with my two beloved dogs, Pinot Noir 🐶 Let's connect and collaborate to create positive change, both in our personal lives and within our professional communities. Feel free to reach out—I'm here to support and inspire growth every step of the way!

Services

Individual Session

€100 1 hr Online

Group Session

€60 1 hr Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesAvailable online only

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Next available: Jun 9