Reconnect with the Present, Reduce Stress & Build Inner Clarity
Life in Dubai can often feel fast-paced and demanding. With the pressures of work, family, and personal growth, many residents find themselves overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally fatigued. Mindfulness-Based Therapy offers a grounding path to help you stay present, reduce stress, and cultivate self-awareness, even amid the daily hustle.
At MapleTree Psychotherapy Center, our experienced psychologists offer mindfulness-based interventions designed to help you slow down, tune into your thoughts and emotions, and respond with clarity instead of reactivity.
Is Mindfulness-Based Therapy Right for You?
You might benefit from this approach if you:
- Feel constantly anxious or on edge
- Struggle to stay focused or present
- Experience chronic stress or burnout
- Have difficulty managing racing thoughts
- Want to break free from overthinking or perfectionism
- Feel emotionally reactive in relationships or at work
- Seek greater balance between productivity and well-being
Whether you’re a busy professional, a parent, a student, or an expat navigating change, mindfulness therapy provides valuable tools to build emotional resilience.
What You Can Expect from Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy sessions can help you:
- Develop awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and body sensations
- Learn evidence-based relaxation techniques like deep breathing and guided meditation
- Improve your ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Recognize unhelpful thought patterns and respond more constructively
- Practice acceptance and compassion toward yourself
- Enhance concentration and emotional regulation
- Create space for clarity, purpose, and present-moment joy
Mindfulness isn’t about “emptying your mind”—it’s about learning how to live more intentionally and peacefully.
Our Therapeutic Approach
At MapleTree, our clinicians blend mindfulness with other effective modalities for a well-rounded experience:
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – Combines traditional CBT with mindfulness to reduce rumination and prevent relapse of depression or anxiety
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encourages present-moment awareness while aligning actions with your personal values
- Compassion-Focused Therapy – Helps reduce self-criticism and promote emotional healing
- Guided Relaxation & Breathwork – Introduces grounding techniques to regulate the nervous system
Your therapist will tailor the experience to your goals and preferences.
Who We Help
Our mindfulness-based sessions are designed for adults, professionals, adolescents, and expats navigating Dubai’s busy lifestyle.
To meet the needs of our diverse population, our team offers therapy in multiple languages including English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Urdu, Farsi, and Finnish.
Begin Your Mindfulness Journey in Dubai
You can start today by exploring our broader Individual Therapy & Mental Well-being offerings, browsing our team of experienced psychologists, or finding someone who fits your needs through our Find a Therapist page. To book your first session or get in touch, feel free to contact us directly.
Dr. Katerine LeMay, Ph.D., C.Psych. (CAN)
Clinical Psychologist/Director and FOUNDER
Dr. JP Arzul, Ph.D. (SA)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ava Ghasemi, PSY.D., C.Psych. (CAN)
Clinical Psychologist
Matleena Vanhanen, M.A. (uk)
Counselling Psychologist
Dr. Tima El Jamil, Ph,D. (USA)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sarah Sease, Psy.D. (USA)
Clinical Psychologist
Karen Anne Hope Andrews, M.Clin.Psych. (SA)
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Mohamed Tal, Ph,D., (SLO)
Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst
Dr. Clarice Mendonca-King, PsyD (USA)
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist
Hanadi Beydoun, M.A., (LEB)
Psychologist
Our Team