therapist

Fatima Altaf

Licensed Psychologist

Languages

English

Urdu

Specialisations

Anxiety & Stress

Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Teen Therapy

Social Anxiety

Grief and Bereavement

Anger Management

Parenting

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Depression

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Rating 5.0

(1 Rating)

Communication 5.00
Perceived Progress 5.00
Commitment To Start And End Times 5.00

About me

Fatima Altaf: CDA-Licensed Psychologist; CBT and Trauma Recovery for Adolescents and Adults; Islamic Counselling 

$80/session 
Location: Dubai, UAE (available online globally) 
Languages: English and Urdu
License: Licensed Psychologist (CDA-PL-0001861, Dubai Community Development Authority)

About 
Fatima Altaf is a Licensed Psychologist with over 8 years of experience in adolescent and adult mental health, specialising in CBT and trauma recovery. She works in Dubai’s leading mental health centres and schools, providing evidence-based care with a focus on emotional regulation and resilience.

Professional background and qualifications 
- Licensed Psychologist and Social Therapist, Community Development Authority (CDA), Dubai (License No. CDA-PL-0001861)  
- Master of Science in Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab (2001, 1st Division)  
- Over 8 years’ clinical experience in psychotherapy, counselling, and mental health education  

Clinical focus and modalities 
- Specialises in anxiety, depression, anger issues, OCD, trauma/PTSD for teenagers, young adults, parents  
- Evidence-based interventions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused counselling  
- Psychoeducation and guidance for emotional regulation and family resilience

Contact & booking 
For online sessions with Fatima Altaf, please click on ‘Book Session’. 

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