Anxiety care in The Springs, done properly.
The Springs residents living with anxiety deserve more than a 6-minute slot and a prescription. Panic attacks, constant worry, palpitations or sleeplessness — we treat anxiety properly in Dubai. Medical work-up first (thyroid, caffeine, blood sugar), then evidence-based treatment with the right combination of therapy and medication.
Why The Springs patients choose Aafiyah
The Springs is a community where people tend to stay for years, build relationships with their neighbours, and want the same from their healthcare — which is exactly what Aafiyah offers. Instead of a different face every visit, families across The Springs have access to one named GP, home visits when needed, and a free 15-minute call if you're not sure whether a visit is necessary. Whether it's a child running a fever, blood tests for the whole family, or ongoing support for an elderly relative living with you, our team is built around getting to know you — not just treating the symptom in front of us.
Who this is for in The Springs
- • Generalised anxiety disorder
- • Panic attacks
- • Health anxiety
- • Social anxiety
- • Work-related stress and burnout
What's included
- • GAD-7 and PHQ-9 screening
- • Bloods to exclude medical mimics
- • SSRI / SNRI initiation when needed
- • Referral to trusted CBT therapists
- • Lifestyle, caffeine, sleep and breath-work coaching
Tests we typically run
- • Thyroid function
- • Vitamin D & B12
- • FBC
- • ECG (for palpitations)
- • Fasting glucose
Bloods are drawn at our Business Bay clinic or at your home anywhere in The Springs by a DHA-licensed nurse. Your GP personally calls you with the result.
Red flags — go to A&E
- • Chest pain or fainting
- • Thoughts of self-harm
- • Symptoms preventing eating, sleeping or working safely
FAQs from The Springs patients
Are anxiety medications safe long-term?
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Modern SSRIs and SNRIs are well-studied and safe for most adults under proper monitoring. Benzodiazepines we use only short-term and with caution.
Can I get a sick-leave certificate for anxiety in Dubai?
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Yes — we issue DHA-recognised sick-leave certificates for mental-health reasons when clinically warranted, handled discreetly.
Can you visit my home in The Springs?
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Yes — a British-trained GP can visit you at home, hotel or office anywhere in The Springs, usually within 60–90 minutes for urgent issues. Reviews for anxiety are typically booked in advance so we have time for a proper consultation.
Healthcare should feel simple.
Send an enquiry and our team will come back to you — no waiting rooms, no run-around.