Trauma & PTSD therapy

Trauma & PTSD therapy in the United Arab Emirates

Updated 4 November 2026

Trauma and PTSD therapy in the UAE usually costs between AED 400 and AED 1,200 per session, depending on the therapist's qualifications and session length. Online sessions can start from around AED 200. The quickest way to see current offers for your situation is to send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Licences and what to check

In Dubai, psychiatrists must hold a valid licence from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Psychologists also need a licence, so ask the therapist for their licence number before you book. Some trauma specialists name the method they use. EMDR, for example, is offered by several centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and you can ask a therapist directly about their training in it.

Season and timing

Summer in the UAE is very hot from May to September, which makes travel across the city tiring for weekly sessions. The mild season from November to March is a good time to start a regular slot. Choose a weekly time you can keep through the cooler months. Online sessions can help in the hottest weeks, when a trip across Dubai or Sharjah is hard work.

How sessions are priced and booked

Therapists quote per session, and the length changes the price: 30-minute, 50-minute and 90-minute appointments are listed separately, so compare like with like. Ask whether an initial assessment is charged separately. Clinics in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain set their own fees, so ask for the price before the first appointment.

What to write in your request

Say who the therapy is for, whether it is you, a partner or a child, and describe the main symptoms in your own words. Name the therapy method you prefer, such as EMDR, and how many sessions you expect. Add how much experience you want the specialist to have, the times that suit your schedule, your city or area, and your budget per session. Say whether you want in-person or online sessions, since the price difference is large.

You can get offers through BlaBlaPrice. Describe the need in a chat, and the AI asks for any missing details, then looks through therapists' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden, and you decide whom to contact. The service is free for buyers. Start with the request form or read how BlaBlaPrice works, and see psychologists for related services.