Ms. Maisoon Shah is a Psychologist at ACPN, with over 5 years of clinical experience in the field. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Psychology from the University of Bath, UK and Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kent, UK. She is an active member at the Health and Care Professional Council UK, and British Psychological Society, and is a CDA-licensed psychologist in Dubai, UAE.
Her journey into Psychology began with a fascination for understanding human behavior and a deep-seated desire to help other navigate life’s challenges. Born and raised in the UAE, Ms. Shah profoundly understands the socio-cultural dynamics of individuals from varied backgrounds and nations, harboring an all-inclusive and receptive approach to mental health. Having completed her post-graduate studies and clinical training from the UK in 2020, she worked in both private and government facilities, including facilities for pain management, burns unit, neurorehabilitation and art therapy for people of determination, offering individual and group therapy to clients aged 14 and above.
Her clinical expertise spans across varying mental health concerns, such as anxiety disorders including phobias, trauma & panic, depression, borderline personality disorder, adjustment disorder, stress and anger management, grief and loss, interpersonal, marital and familial conflict. With a background in health psychology, she also works with individuals struggling to cope with chronic disease, evaluation and management of the stress/initial shock of a new diagnosis or disability.
Ms. Shah is known for her compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy. She believes in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions freely. She is trained to conduct assessments and screening for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for adults. Her therapeutic style integrates Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Frameworks of Schema Focused Therapy.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Shah spends her time at her family farm and holds a keen interest in horse riding. As an advocate for people of determination, she facilitates support groups for parents and siblings incorporating equine activities for increased self-awareness, resilience, and physical/emotional growth at Al Marmoom Initiative, Dubai.
Nationality: Bahrain
Spoken Language(s): English, Arabic
