Ms. Fatima Al Khanji is a Clinical Psychologist at ACPN Dubai. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from United Arab Emirates University (2022) and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Services from Zayed University (2019), graduating with distinction and earning a place on the Dean’s List for academic excellence.
Before joining ACPN, Ms. Fatima worked at Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital for four years, supporting both inpatients and outpatients with moderate to severe mental health conditions. Her experience spans working with diverse populations, including working in forensic services, addiction services, general adult mental health services, learning disabilities, and community mental health services. In the past two years, she has worked primarily with forensic mental health services.
As a psychologist, her approach is warm, non-judgmental, and empathetic. She prioritizes building a therapeutic relationship based on safety, compassion, and acceptance, with sensitivity to each individual’s culture and environment. Ms. Fatima primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as her main treatment approach, while also integrating elements and tools from other therapeutic modalities, such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to deliver personalized care.
Ms. Al Khanji specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. She applies various evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), integrating them into sessions with a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach. Passionate about mental health advocacy and high-quality psychological care, she prioritizes therapeutic relationships and cultural sensitivity in her practice to support individuals achieve emotional resilience and personal growth.
Nationality: Emirati
Spoken Languages: Arabic, English
