Marriage & Relationship Counseling

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Rebuilding Connection and Communication

Relationships thrive on connection, trust, and shared understanding — but even the strongest partnerships can experience periods of disconnection or conflict. Whether you’re facing communication breakdowns, emotional distance, or unresolved tensions, marriage and relationship counseling offers a space to heal, rebuild, and grow together.

At MapleTree Psychotherapy Center Dubai, we offer expert guidance tailored to couples navigating the complexities of modern relationships — from long-term marriages to newer partnerships. Our psychotherapists support you in exploring emotional patterns, deepening intimacy, and resolving recurring issues through evidence-based relational approaches.

What to Expect in Relationship Counseling

  • A safe, neutral space for open and respectful dialogue.
  • Guided conversations to unpack recurring arguments, emotional needs, and unmet expectations.
  • Support in developing healthy communication, emotional regulation, and mutual understanding.
  • Insights into relationship dynamics, attachment patterns, and past relational experiences that influence the present.
  • Tools to strengthen connection, rebuild trust, and co-create a more satisfying relationship.

Who It Helps

Marriage & relationship counseling is ideal for:

  • Couples feeling emotionally distant or frequently misunderstood.
  • Partners experiencing ongoing conflict about parenting, finances, in-laws, or life goals.
  • Couples adjusting to life transitions, such as relocating to Dubai, starting a family, or managing career pressures.
  • Multicultural or interfaith couples, navigating cultural nuances and communication differences.
  • Individuals in long-distance or expatriate relationships, seeking connection and clarity.

Our Therapeutic Approach

We emphasize depth, emotional insight, and lasting change over surface-level solutions. Our psychotherapists draw from:

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) to understand emotional cycles, unmet attachment needs, and deeper patterns in how couples relate.
  • Attachment-Based Therapy to strengthen emotional safety and security.
  • Systemic and Relational Models to address how personal histories, beliefs, and stressors affect the relationship.
  • Behavioral Techniques, used as needed, to foster healthier interactions and rebuild connection.

Sessions may include individual and joint meetings, depending on the unique needs of each couple and evidence-based practices.

For Couples Living and Working in Dubai

We understand the unique relationship pressures faced by couples in Dubai — long work hours, visa dependencies, relocation stress, financial uncertainty, and limited familial support. Our team brings not only professional expertise but also cultural awareness and lived understanding of the expatriate experience.

Not every couple needs long-term therapy. Sometimes, a single conversation can help shift the weight. We offer short-term, solution-focused support for specific life decisions — whether it’s about moving cities, taking a promotion, starting a family, or navigating another big change. Even one or two sessions can bring clarity, alignment, and relief.

We also offer counseling in English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, and Finnish, ensuring inclusivity and comfort across language barriers.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you’re newly facing challenges or have been struggling for some time, our team is here to support you. You can explore our relationship counselors, schedule a consultation, or get in touch to begin the journey.

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Emotional Wellbeing Check

An Emotional Wellbeing Check is a 30 minute consultation to give you an overview of how you are doing with your psychological wellbeing. It will highlight key areas of your wellness and give an indication as to whether there are any areas of your life that would benefit from some attention. Like any other health check up, an emotional wellbeing check is an important part of staying on top of your mental health. With no commitment to engaging in regular therapy, this service offers a useful measure of your overall emotional wellbeing.

When might an emotional wellbeing check be beneficial?

  • Something feels “off”, but you can’t quite put your finger on what it is
  • You are considering embarking on therapy, but you remain uncertain as to whether this would be beneficial for you
  • You have a history of mental health difficulties and want to stay on top of your emotional wellbeing


Following the wellbeing check you will be provided with a brief summary report with recommendations from Dr Shamarel. As this is not a service that insurance companies typically reimburse for, you will not be given a formal diagnosis.