Preparing the Mind — Not Just the Body — for What’s Ahead
Surgery impacts more than physical health — it reshapes identity, relationships, and emotional functioning. For many patients, especially those undergoing bariatric procedures, neurological interventions, or organ transplants, psychological factors play a critical role in recovery outcomes and long-term adherence.
At MapleTree Psychotherapy Center in Dubai, we offer pre- and post-surgical psychological assessments in partnership with medical teams. These evaluations are not bureaucratic steps. They are collaborative tools — offering insight into readiness, resilience, and the supports that can help recovery stay on course.
What We Explore Through Surgical Psychological Assessments
Our assessments help clarify key psychological factors that may influence surgical outcomes — and provide a framework for emotional and relational care before and after the procedure.
We explore:
- Emotional readiness for lifestyle adjustments and identity shifts associated with surgery
- Cognitive vulnerability that may affect post-operative functioning or adherence
- Coping strategies, past stress responses, and psychological stability
- Family dynamics and support systems essential to recovery
- Post-operative adjustment challenges, including depression, motivation loss, or body image concerns
- Grief, ambivalence, or identity disorientation following major physical change
For referring teams, this means not just screening for risk — but creating space to plan for care.
Our Assessment Approach
Our process integrates clinical depth with medical relevance — paced with care, and responsive to the needs of your team and the patient.
We provide:
- A comprehensive review of relevant psychological, relational, and medical history
- Standardized tools, selected and administered based on the procedure and patient presentation
- Post-operative support planning — with consideration for emotional, cognitive, and relational needs
- Collaborative coordination with referring surgeons, rehabilitation teams, or allied health professionals
- Progress monitoring — to map psychological impact over time and guide aftercare
Each evaluation is delivered with empathy, clarity, and actionable feedback tailored to the referring context.
Who These Assessments Support
We work closely with:
- Surgical teams requiring psychological clearance or emotional support planning for patients undergoing bariatric, neurological, spine, or transplant procedures
- Hospitals in Dubai seeking multidisciplinary input on complex surgical cases
- Physicians noticing emotional distress, disordered eating, or psychological vulnerability pre-surgery
- Rehabilitation specialists needing cognitive or emotional insight during post-operative care
- Families and caregivers looking to better support their loved one through the surgical journey
We also support patients directly — when they seek reflection, emotional preparation, or post-operative guidance.
Services are available in English. Translation can be arranged upon request, based on need and availability.
You’re Allowed to Have Feelings About This — All of Them
Major surgeries change more than anatomy — they can quietly shift how a person sees themselves, copes with challenge, or relates to others.
Psychological assessments are not barriers to care. They’re bridges to sustainable recovery.
