Dr Sumaira Yousaf is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in Abu Dhabi who is Client-centered professional polished in identifying potential disorders in patients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Dr Sumaira joined KidsHeart Medical Center – Abu Dhabi as Consultant Clinical Psychologist in July/2022.
CREDENTIALS:
- Master of Science (Clinical Psychology, 2019)
- University of Management and Technology – UMT
- Bachelor of Science (Clinical Psychology, 2016)
- Lahore College for Women University
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy Training (AUG, 2019)
- DIR, Floor Time (JUN 2019)
- Social Skills Training (SEP 2019)
- Applied Behavior Analysis Training (AUG 2019)
- TEACHH Model Training (AUG 2019)
- Stress Management Training (JUL 2019)
- Neurolinguistics Programming (NLP) (JAN 2019)
CLINICAL EXPERTISE:
Dr Sumaira carries an experience of working with children, adolescents and adults with a variety of emotional, behavioral and learning difficulties including but not limited to:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learning Difficulties including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, etc.
- Depression
- Anxiety Disorders (e.g. panic attacks, specific phobias, General Anxiety Disorder)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Defiant Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Identity issues
- Self-esteem
- Relationship Issues
- Personal Exploration
- Lack of Motivation and Direction
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma (physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and complex trauma)
- Grief and Loss
Languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu