Performance Isn’t Just Physical — It’s Mental, Too
Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or pushing to optimize performance, the mind plays as vital a role as the body. Athletes often carry unseen pressure — to perform, to recover quickly, to stay mentally sharp even when the body feels uncertain. When something feels “off” — in focus, reaction time, or emotional steadiness — it can be difficult to name, let alone address.
At MapleTree Psychotherapy Center in Dubai, we offer cognitive and psychological assessments tailored for athletes. We focus not only on recovery, but on resilience, clarity, and sustainable performance.
What We Explore Through Athletic Cognitive Assessments
These evaluations are not only for when something is wrong — but also for when something feels uncertain, unsteady, or just not like before.
We explore:
- Cognitive functioning following concussions or physical trauma
- Changes in focus, attention, or reaction time during performance
- Emotional responses to injury, pressure, or performance anxiety
- Identity shifts when sport is interrupted or altered
- Patterns of perfectionism, burnout, or overtraining
- Mental readiness for return-to-play or return-to-training decisions
Athletes often push through pain, emotionally and physically. These assessments offer space to pause and ask what the mind is holding, too.
Our Assessment Approach
Our assessments combine structure with emotional depth, tailored to each athlete’s context and goals.
We use:
- Neurocognitive screening tools, to assess memory, attention, and processing after injury
- Collaborative feedback, shared with clarity and care, with room for emotional reactions and strategic planning
- Multicultural awareness, honoring how sport intersects with identity, culture, and community — especially in Dubai’s diverse athletic population
- Integrated referrals, when needed, with sports physicians, physiotherapists, or coaches
These aren’t just assessments. They’re conversations about what peak performance really means — and what wellness can look like beyond the scoreboard.
Who These Assessments Support
We support:
- Athletes recovering from sports-related concussions or cognitive impacts
- Individuals noticing subtle mental shifts after physical injury
- Competitors preparing for high-stakes events, wanting to fine-tune focus or resilience
- Young athletes facing academic or social impacts from injury or pressure
- Professionals in Dubai balancing sport, career, and emotional health
Sessions are available in English. Translation services may be arranged as per need and availability.
Because Mental Clarity Is Part of the Game
You don’t have to wait until something breaks to pay attention to your cognitive and emotional wellbeing.
We’re here to support the athlete as a whole — not just the performance.
