Clinical Psychologist · Dubai
I am a bilingual clinical psychologist working with children and adults in Arabic and English. My practice is grounded in evidence-based therapy and a genuine commitment to each person I work with.
The Free Spirit Collective, City Walk, Dubai
About Maha
I trained in the United Kingdom at the University of Sussex before completing my MSc in Clinical Psychology at the United Arab Emirates University. My clinical career has spanned the NHS in the UK, Dubai's leading psychiatric hospitals, and private practice.
Having lived, studied, and worked across different countries and cultures, I bring a genuine understanding of people from diverse backgrounds. I work in both Arabic and English because language shapes how we think and feel, and meeting someone in their own words changes everything.
Workshops & Events
Workshop
Psychosomatic Health: The Stress-Disease Connection
School Programme
Building Resilience: School-Based Mental Health Intervention
Workshop
Digital Wellness and the Adolescent Brain
Radio Appearance
Child Psychology and Emotional Wellbeing
Press Feature
Advancing Mental Health Dialogue in the Arab World
Featured Article
The Psychology of Third-Culture Identity
Workshop
Psychosomatic Health: The Stress-Disease Connection
School Programme
Building Resilience: School-Based Mental Health Intervention
Workshop
Digital Wellness and the Adolescent Brain
Radio Appearance
Child Psychology and Emotional Wellbeing
Press Feature
Advancing Mental Health Dialogue in the Arab World
Featured Article
The Psychology of Third-Culture Identity
Media & Credentials
Selected by Cartoon Network to lead Dubai's anti-bullying school programme. Featured multiple times on Dubai Eye 103.8 as an expert guest. Published in the Khaleej Times and The Wellness Collective.
View full media portfolio →Designed and led a city-wide anti-bullying and mental health campaign in schools
Multiple radio appearances on anxiety, child psychology, and parenting
Featured in print and digital press on mental health in the Arab world
Workshops and talks on anxiety, self-esteem, social media, and wellbeing across schools, community settings, and corporate organisations
Client Experiences
Her approach is both empathetic and practical, making it easier to navigate and resolve complex issues. She creates a very safe space to open up and share past experiences. She's truly a professional who can change lives for the better.
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I instantly felt safe and relaxed with her welcoming environment. Our sessions always end on a good note and she always ensures that I leave the session with a light heart. She's truly perfect at what she does.
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She is so professional and an understanding psychologist. She directed me and helped me reducing my anxiety, she also helped me with my panic attacks. Once you open up to her you will never regret it and she is really the sweetest.
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My anxiety went from 10/10 to a good 5/10, my relationship with my friends and family are slowly starting to get better again, I got my confidence back as well. The best part is you don't get judged and you feel relieved after every session.
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Ms. Maha is a humane and an empathetic psychologist. She is genuine and really good when dealing with children and adults. They engage with her and learn more about themselves through a compassionate approach which is highly rewarding.
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I've been seeing her for a year and a half now and I've noticed a massive improvement in my mindset and mental health. She is one of the best therapists I've ever seen. Dr. Maha is a truly gifted therapist.
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Dealing with Maha Cooper has been a blessing, her support for the children and the way she was able to have a positive impact on their behavior really made amazing changes in our lives.
Verified Google Review
Her approach is both empathetic and practical, making it easier to navigate and resolve complex issues. She creates a very safe space to open up and share past experiences. She's truly a professional who can change lives for the better.
Verified Google Review
I instantly felt safe and relaxed with her welcoming environment. Our sessions always end on a good note and she always ensures that I leave the session with a light heart. She's truly perfect at what she does.
Verified Google Review
She is so professional and an understanding psychologist. She directed me and helped me reducing my anxiety, she also helped me with my panic attacks. Once you open up to her you will never regret it and she is really the sweetest.
Verified Google Review
My anxiety went from 10/10 to a good 5/10, my relationship with my friends and family are slowly starting to get better again, I got my confidence back as well. The best part is you don't get judged and you feel relieved after every session.
Verified Google Review
Ms. Maha is a humane and an empathetic psychologist. She is genuine and really good when dealing with children and adults. They engage with her and learn more about themselves through a compassionate approach which is highly rewarding.
Verified Google Review
I've been seeing her for a year and a half now and I've noticed a massive improvement in my mindset and mental health. She is one of the best therapists I've ever seen. Dr. Maha is a truly gifted therapist.
Verified Google Review
Dealing with Maha Cooper has been a blessing, her support for the children and the way she was able to have a positive impact on their behavior really made amazing changes in our lives.
Verified Google Review
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