Depression treatment in Dubai — done properly.
Low mood, exhaustion, loss of interest or sleep problems — confidential same-day reviews with a family medicine consultant in Dubai. We listen properly, screen, treat and refer when therapy is the right next step.
Who this is for
- · Persistent low mood >2 weeks
- · Postnatal depression
- · Burnout and work stress
- · Bereavement and relationship breakdown
- · Existing antidepressant needing review
What our programme includes
- · Validated screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7)
- · Bloods to rule out medical causes (thyroid, B12, vitamin D, anaemia)
- · Antidepressant initiation and titration where appropriate
- · Onward referral to psychologists and psychiatrists we trust
- · Sick-leave certificates handled with discretion
Tests we typically run
All bloods collected at our Business Bay clinic or by a DHA-licensed nurse at your home anywhere in Dubai.
- · Thoughts of harming yourself or others
- · Inability to care for yourself or your children
- · Severe agitation or psychotic symptoms — call 998 or attend A&E
If symptoms are severe or sudden, call 998 (Dubai ambulance) or attend A&E immediately.
Questions people ask us.
Is mental-health care confidential in Dubai?+
Your consultation with us is private and we do not share details with your employer or family without your written consent. As a DHA-licensed clinic we are legally required to upload clinical records to NABIDH (the Dubai unified health record), where other licensed UAE healthcare providers — and in some cases insurers with NABIDH access rights — may be able to view them.
Will I be put on medication straight away?+
Not usually. We discuss what's driving the low mood, screen for medical causes, and only prescribe when clinically appropriate — therapy is often the first step.
Depression doctor near you in Dubai
Take control of depression.
Same-day appointment with a British-trained family medicine consultant — clinic, home or virtual.
Catch issues early in Dubai — doctor-led screening, bloods & longevity baseline.
Same-day appointments across Dubai and neighbouring communities. Home or clinic visits. WhatsApp us — the message is pre-filled with your area so our team can route you to the closest available slot.
Flagship clinic: Unit G09, Churchill Executive Towers, Business Bay · Home visits 24/7.
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