Ms. Maisoon Shah is a Clinical Psychologist at ACPN, with over seven years of clinical experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Psychology from the University of Bath, UK, and a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kent, UK. She is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, UAE, and is an active member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK and the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Born and raised in the UAE, Ms. Shah combines her deep understanding of the region’s socio-cultural dynamics with a warm, inclusive, and receptive approach to mental health. Her passion for psychology began with a curiosity about human behavior and a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.
After completing her postgraduate studies and clinical training in the UK in 2020, she gained experience across both private and government sectors, working in diverse settings such as pain management clinics, burns units, neurorehabilitation centers, and art therapy programs for people of determination. She has provided both individual and group therapy to clients aged 14 and above.
Her clinical expertise covers a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety disorders (phobias, trauma, panic), personality (NPD, BPD) and adjustment disorders, stress and anger management, grief and loss, and interpersonal, marital, and family conflict. With her background in health psychology, she also supports individuals coping with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or the psychological impact of a new diagnosis.
Ms. Shah is trained to conduct adult Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments and screenings. Her therapeutic approach integrates Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema-Focused Therapy (SFT) and Skills drawn from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), tailored to each client’s unique needs. She is known for her compassionate, collaborative style and her ability to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely.
Beyond her clinical work, Ms. Shah enjoys spending time at her family farm and has a keen interest in horse riding. As an advocate for people of determination, she facilitates support groups for parents and siblings, incorporating equine-assisted activities to promote self-awareness, resilience, and emotional growth through the Al Marmoom Initiative in Dubai.
Nationality: Bahrain
Spoken Language(s): English
