Indians make up a significant portion of the population in Sharjah and the wider UAE. The contribution of Psychologists is significant to the cultural, social, and economic of the Sharjah Emirate because Mental health improves the efficiency of every expat working in the city.
Dr. Marina Joseph
In her field of psychology, Dr. Marina Joseph has extensive experience. She is an accredited specialist acknowledged by the British Psychological Society, holding a PhD in family therapy in addition to a postgraduate and MPhil in psychology. Her expertise lies in the treatment of adult and adolescent behavioral and personality disorders, and she has worked for over a decade in prestigious Indian hospitals. She is an expert at diagnostic testing and is trilingual (English, Malayalam, and Tamil). When it comes to psychotherapy, Dr. Marina is most at home helping patients with relationship and anxiety disorders.
Dr. Balan Vijay Kumar
Dr. Balan Vijay Kumar, a distinguished psychiatrist, brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. With an MBBS from Goa Medical College and an MD in Psychiatry from the Central Institute of Psychiatry, his journey has been marked by excellence. From roles at prestigious institutions like NIMHANS, Christian Medical College, and Kasturba Medical College, he has honed his skills. Since 1998, he has been serving the UAE community with dedication. Proficient in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil, Dr. Balan specializes in Psychopharmacology and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. His commitment to mental health shines through his work, making him a trusted professional in his field.
Dr. George Kaliaden
Dr. George Kaliaden has been a psychologist in the United Arab Emirates for more than 25 years. An outstanding academic record, with degrees from both the University of Bombay (Master’s) and the University of Calcutta (Doctorate). Before coming to the UAE, Dr. George worked in various institutions in the US, India, and elsewhere. The Indian Academy of Applied Psychology and the American Psychological Association are both organizations to which he belongs. People of all ages can take advantage of his many services as a practitioner and author, which include therapy and skill training. Among Dr. Kaliaden’s many areas of expertise are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), panic attack therapy, marriage counseling, and German. She is fluent in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Kannada.
Lakshmi Vipin Krishnan
Lakshmi Vipin Krishnan is a clinical psychologist with degrees in both general psychology (BA) and clinical psychology (MSc) from Christ College and Montfort College, both in Bangalore. She has shared her knowledge with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), schools, clinics, and special needs centers in the UAE and India. Lakshmi is trilingual (English, Hindi, and Malayalam) and an expert in psychological evaluations and psychotherapies such as CBT and SBT.
Dr. Jasmine Mumtaz Jahanara
Dr. Jasmine Mumtaz Jahanara, a Psychiatrist with over 5 years of clinical practice, holds an MBBS from Vinayaka Missions Medical College and an MD in Psychiatry from Rajarajeshwari Medical College. She is certified in Childhood Developmental Disorder, Community Based Rehabilitation, and holds a BLS certification. With a rich background in Medical Colleges and Hospitals. Fluent in English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, Hindi, and Arabic, her expertise spans various areas including OCD, Mood Disorders, Psychopharmacology, and more. Currently, she serves as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Jeddah National Hospital.
