Talk to a doctor who actually listens.
Confidential GP-led mental health support in Dubai — full assessment, counselling and psychiatry referrals when needed. British-trained doctors, at our Business Bay clinic or in your home.
GP-led mental health assessment, counselling and specialist referral — combining validated screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7), talking therapy, lifestyle intervention and, where needed, medication or psychiatric onward referral, coordinated by one named British-trained family doctor.
- Regulator
- Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
- Typical Price
- From AED 500 per GP consultation
- Coverage
- Business Bay clinic · Home & hotel visits across Dubai · Telehealth
Full confidentiality under DHA and Nabidh rules. Home visits available for anyone who prefers not to attend a clinic.
What we help with
Mental health in Dubai — common questions
How does mental health support work at Aafiyah?+
You book a consultation with a named British-trained GP who takes a full history, screens for depression, anxiety, burnout and sleep disorders using validated tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7), and either treats you directly or refers you to a vetted psychologist or psychiatrist — with your GP staying involved throughout.
Do I need a referral to see a psychiatrist in Dubai?+
You can self-refer to most private psychiatrists in Dubai, but a GP-led pathway is safer and cheaper: your GP handles the initial assessment, refers only if genuinely needed, chooses the right specialist for your case and integrates the plan into your record so nothing gets missed.
Is my mental health consultation confidential?+
Yes. Clinical records are held under DHA confidentiality rules and Nabidh. Nothing is shared with employers, insurers or family without your explicit written consent. Home visits are available if a clinic setting feels too exposed.
Can I get help without medication?+
Yes. Many mental health presentations respond to structured lifestyle, sleep and therapy support without medication. Your GP will discuss every option — talking therapy, CBT referral, lifestyle intervention, or medication — and start with the least invasive route that fits your case.
Do you offer home visits for mental health consultations?+
Yes. A British-trained GP can consult with you at home, at a hotel, or at your office anywhere in Dubai — often preferred for first consultations, elderly patients, or anyone for whom a clinic visit feels difficult.
Talk to a GP who has time to listen.
Book a confidential mental health consultation at our Business Bay clinic or as a home visit.
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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Trusted by families and professionals across Dubai.
"Called at 8am with a fever, had a British-trained doctor at my door by 11. He sat with me for 45 minutes — not the 5 minutes I'm used to. Prescription delivered same day. Felt like having a proper GP again."
"We finally have one doctor who knows all of us. The kids actually like going. Follow-up calls happen without us chasing. Worth every dirham."
"The 40+ marker report came back with a real conversation, not a PDF dumped in my inbox. Caught a vitamin deficiency I'd been ignoring for years."
"After surgery I dreaded going back to a hospital for dressings. Their nurse came every other day, the doctor checked in by WhatsApp. Healed faster than I expected."
"Fell ill on day two of our trip. Doctor in the suite within 90 minutes, full assessment, prescription to the hotel pharmacy. Genuinely NHS-standard care in Dubai."
"My father refuses to leave the house. Aafiyah's team comes monthly, manages his medication, and treats him with such dignity. It changed everything for our family."
"Called at 8am with a fever, had a British-trained doctor at my door by 11. He sat with me for 45 minutes — not the 5 minutes I'm used to. Prescription delivered same day. Felt like having a proper GP again."
"We finally have one doctor who knows all of us. The kids actually like going. Follow-up calls happen without us chasing. Worth every dirham."
"The 40+ marker report came back with a real conversation, not a PDF dumped in my inbox. Caught a vitamin deficiency I'd been ignoring for years."
"After surgery I dreaded going back to a hospital for dressings. Their nurse came every other day, the doctor checked in by WhatsApp. Healed faster than I expected."
"Fell ill on day two of our trip. Doctor in the suite within 90 minutes, full assessment, prescription to the hotel pharmacy. Genuinely NHS-standard care in Dubai."
"My father refuses to leave the house. Aafiyah's team comes monthly, manages his medication, and treats him with such dignity. It changed everything for our family."
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