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Mental Health Clinic in Dubai

1200+ Trusted Patients

You're Not Alone in This.

Hakkini is a trusted mental health clinic in Dubai, offering specialist support for children, adolescents, adults, and families through clinical psychology, developmental assessment, speech therapy, occupational therapy, educational psychology, and psychiatry.

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Who We help

You're in the Right Place.

Our clinic has been built to support children, adults, and families across a wide range of emotional, developmental, and mental health needs. Wherever you are starting from, the right support is here.

01 For Children & Families

Whether a child is struggling at school, with friendships, communication, or big emotions our paediatric specialists provide warm, expert support for developmental, learning, and emotional concerns. Families are involved and informed every step of the way.
Anxiety, burnout, low mood, relationship difficulties, or something harder to name our psychologists, therapists, and psychiatrists provide compassionate support for adults at every stage of life.
Hakkini works closely with schools, SENCOs, paediatricians, and healthcare teams providing assessments, consultation, and integrated support for the young people and families you serve.

Our Services

Care for Every Need.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together six specialist services each delivered to the highest clinical standard, and connected wherever your needs require it.

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Why Hakkini

Clinical Excellence. Human Care. Real-World Difference.

What sets Hakkini apart isn’t one thing it’s the combination of clinical rigour, genuine warmth, and support that follows you beyond the clinic door.

Multidisciplinary, Under One Roof

Psychology, developmental assessment, speech therapy, OT, educational psychology, and psychiatry all working together, and all aligned around you. No referral loops. No gaps in your care.

Real-World Outcomes

Progress isn't measured only in sessions. It's measured in how life feels at home, at school, at work, in relationships. That's what is worked toward, together.

Data-Informed at Every Step

All support is grounded in the best available clinical evidence from internationally validated assessment tools to gold-standard therapeutic approaches adapted to each person.

Neuroaffirming & Non-Judgmental

Every person is understood as a whole individual not defined by a diagnosis or a difficulty. Our approach is strengths-based, respectful, and deeply human.

School & Community Connected

Hakkini works closely with schools, educators, paediatricians, and community partners across the UAE so the support received is joined-up, consistent, and effective.

How it Works

Getting Started Is Easier Than You Think.

There’s no complicated process here just a simple, human first step.

Step 1

Say Hello

A call, WhatsApp message, or online booking is all it takes. No referral is needed.

Step 2

Your Personal Plan

A clear, evidence based support plan is built around what’s going on and what you’re hoping for.

Step 3

The Progress

Support doesn’t stop at the clinic door. Meaningful change is worked toward at home, at school, at work, and in daily life.

Our Team

Meet the People Who Help.

Hakkini’s team brings together specialist clinicians across psychology, developmental assessment, speech therapy, OT, educational psychology, and psychiatry each committed to the same standard of warm, person-centred care.

Meet the Full Team

Adam Griffin

CEO/ Medical Director/ Occupational Therapist

Maha Khan

Counsellor

Aisa Riley

Speech & Language Therapist

Alliya Butt

Speech & Language Therapist

Azadeh Shafie

Speech & Language Therapist

Atiyyah Ghanchi

Occupational Therapist

Ellie Barret

Occupational Therapist

Fathema Hasham

Occupational Therapist

Ibtisam Jeraj

Occupational Therapist

Laura O’Donnell Donohoe

Occupational Therapist

Mary Jo Smayra

Occupational Therapist

Tamanna Bhardwaj

Occupational Therapist

Dr Leena Amiri

Consultant Psychiatrist

Eoin Conlon

Operations and Business Development Manager

Tomilola Azeez

HR Consultant

Jay Caburobias

Registered Nurse

Delight Cruz

Clinic Administrator

Jan Lawrence Navarro

Clinic Administrator

Aisha Abubakar Mohammed

Clinic Administrator

Rogelio Villapando

Clinic Organizer
Meet the Full Team

Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to high-quality therapy service

6 +
Years of Clinical Experience
450 +
Families
Supported
20 +
Experienced Team Members

What Client Says

Real Words from Valued Families

All testimonials are anonymised and shared with full consent.

Before Hakkini, I felt like no one was really listening to us. From the first session, I felt heard. My daughter’s confidence has grown in ways I didn’t think were possible.

S. R.

Mother of a 9-year-old, Dubai

I was burnt out and didn’t even realise it. My psychologist helped me understand why I felt the way I did – and gave me tools that actually worked in real life, not just in theory.

A. M.

Adult client, Dubai

The psychological assessment process was so thorough and kind. We finally understood why our son was struggling at school – and for the first time, we had a real plan forward.

K. H

Parent of a 12-year-old, Dubai

We came for couples therapy in Dubai feeling very stuck. Hakkini gave us a space where both of us felt safe to speak honestly. It genuinely changed how we communicate with each other.

L. T.

Couples therapy client, Dubai

My son had been to two other clinics before Hakkini. Neither felt right. Here, he actually looks forward to his sessions. The relationship with his therapist has made all the difference.

N. A.

Mother of a 10-year-old, Dubai

I was scared that seeking anxiety treatment in Dubai meant something was seriously wrong. Within two sessions, my psychologist had helped me understand it in a way that made total sense.

R. P.

Adult client, Abu Dhabi

As a family we were really struggling – not just one of us, all of us. The family therapy sessions helped us start actually hearing each other. We feel like a team again

Z. M.

Family therapy client, Dubai

I reached out during the hardest point of my life. The team responded quickly and compassionately. Knowing someone was there when I needed it most meant everything.

B. F.

Adult client, Dubai

The full assessment gave us answers we had been searching for for three years. Clear, kind, and actually useful not a pile of clinical language we couldn’t understand.

H. O.

Parent of a 14-year-old, Dubai

The developmental assessment at Hakkini gave our family answers we had been waiting for since nursery. The report was clear, kind, and full of practical recommendations – not just a diagnosis on a page.

S. T.

Parent of a 7-year-old, Dubai

My daughter’s autism assessment was handled with more warmth and care than I had expected. She never felt tested she felt understood. The whole process was at her pace.

N. K.

Parent of a 5-year-old, Dubai

After years of my son being told he was ‘just not trying’, the ADHD assessment in Dubai at Hakkini finally showed us what was actually going on. The school report alone changed how his teachers see him.

R. A.

Parent of a 10-year-old, Abu Dhabi

The learning difficulties assessment identified dyslexia that had been missed for six years. My son received exam access arrangements for the first time and his confidence has completely changed.

F. O.

Parent of a 13-year-old, Dubai

I was assessed for adult ADHD at Hakkini in my thirties. Everything finally made sense. The assessment report has been invaluable at work I used it to access workplace accommodations.

L.M.

Adult client, Dubai

The developmental assessment for our two-year-old was gentle, play-based, and completely non-intimidating. The team gave us early guidance that has made a real difference already.

H.B.

Parent of a 2-year-old, Dubai

Frequently Asked Questions

What services are offered at Hakkini mental health clinic in Dubai?

Hakkini offers six specialist services: clinical psychology, developmental assessment, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, educational psychology, and psychiatry for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

No referral is required. Appointments can be booked directly by calling, WhatsApp, or online. Our team will guide you to the right specialist for your situation.
Yes. All clinicians at Hakkini are DHA-licensed and operate in full compliance with UAE healthcare regulations and professional ethical standards.

Yes. Hakkini provides specialist support for children, adolescents, and adults, including paediatric psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and educational psychology with families involved throughout.

Initial appointments are typically 50–60 minutes. The first session is focused on understanding your history, concerns, and goals there’s no pressure and no forms to battle through.

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We'll Handle the Rest.

Whether support is being sought from a mental health clinic in Dubai for your child, a trusted therapist in Dubai for yourself, or specialist guidance for your family our team is here and ready to help.

A confidential, no pressure conversation is all it takes to get started.

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