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João Lourenço is a licensed psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in the UAE and Portugal. He currently serves as the Head of Therapies for Children at Aspris Wellbeing Centre Dubai, where he leads a multidisciplinary team in delivering tailored, evidence-based interventions for young people.
João is a passionate mental health advocate and has held several leadership positions in the child and adolescent mental health field. Prior to joining Aspris, he co-founded a well-being clinic in Dubai, playing a key role in the development of therapeutic services for children in the region
Approach to Treatment
João believes in a strengths-based, child-centered approach to therapy that supports each young person’s individuality. His work emphasizes the importance of family engagement, helping parents and caregivers understand their child’s needs and build strong, supportive relationships. João is committed to creating a safe and empathetic space where children can express themselves, build resilience, and thrive emotionally and socially.
Languages Spoken
• English
• Portuguese (Native)
Conditions Treated
João provides therapeutic support for a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns, including:
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Social Anxiety & Separation Anxiety
• Specific Phobias & Selective Mutism
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Depression & Trauma-Related Disorders (PTSD)
• Emotional Regulation Challenges
• Low Self-Esteem
• Parent-Infant Attachment Difficulties
• Social Skills & Peer Relationship Issues
Treatment Expertise
João utilizes a broad range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each child’s developmental stage and needs, including:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Training
• Mentalization-Based Treatment for Children and Young People (MBT-CYP)
• Schema Therapy
• Play Therapy & Child-Centered Interventions
• Reflective Parenting & The Incredible Years Program
• Social Skills Training & Emotional Regulation Groups
Dr. O’Connell works with individuals, couples, and families from all over the world to help them through the pain, distress, and challenges that may be preventing them from living a fuller and more engaged life.
When working with Dr. O’Connell, you can expect to encounter compassion, acceptance, warmth and a little bit of humour—therapy can be painful at times, but can also include incredible moments of hope and discovery. In addition to a safe and nurturing environment, Dr. O’Connell also offers individualised supports, strategies, and recommendations to help further enhance the therapeutic experience. Dr. O’Connell uses an integrative approach to therapy incorporating Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Dr. Paul has a passion for improving people’s access to psychological therapy and reducing the stigma of mental illness, developmental differences and receiving psychological support. He is registered with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK.
Dr Paul is experienced in identifying a whole range of differences, as well as supporting the neurodiverse community with Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Reverse Psychology is a British owned and managed community mental health clinic with an international team of psychiatrists and psychologists, providing specialist quality treatment to children, adults, couples and families.
Reverse Psychology is a DHA and CDA licensed clinic, providing evidence based therapy and psychiatric services, through a mindset of collaboration, empathy, warmth and trust.
We provide the highest quality psychiatric support, assessment and diagnosis to the community, as well as a range of talking therapies, such as, CBT, CFT, EMDR, psychodynamic and play therapy. This is provided through a multidisciplinary approach by Western trained clinicians, from a range of public and private sector backgrounds.
Dr. Clarice is a US-trained, clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist who specializes in neuropsychological, psychoeducational, and psychological assessments and psychotherapy for adolescents and adults.
Her aim in therapy is to help individuals work towards a sense of wellbeing by finding and restoring their purpose, ability, and agency, within the circumstances they find themselves in. Dr. Clarice uses a person-specific and culturally-sensitive integration of psychodynamic, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, attachment, and trauma-informed approaches. The support she offers is both to repair/reduce current difficulties and prevent future problems, all of which is based on an understanding of the person, their circumstances, and what influences their experiences.
Dr. Clarice offers structured assessments for those who experience cognitive and psychological problems. Through three phases of data collection and interpretation, she learns about the person’s life, what they can do, and what they struggle with. She then reviews this information in the context of similar profiles, related skills, and scientific findings. Using this insight, Dr. Clarice collaborates with the person and/or their care team to identify effective interventions and strategies to manage or relieve their suffering.
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