Anxiety & Stress
Management
Support for persistent worry, panic, overwhelm and everyday stress. Learn practical coping strategies, understand your triggers and regain a greater sense of calm, confidence and control.
PSYCHOLOGIST IN ABU DHABI
Your Mental
Wellbeing Matters
Compassionate, evidence-based psychological support for anxiety, depression, relationships and personal growth.
Helping you heal, grow and live a more fulfilling life.
CONFIDENTIAL • COMPASSIONATE✦PROFESSIONAL • EVIDENCE-BASED
ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Dr. Maria Simona Basescu
Psychologist in Abu Dhabi
I provide confidential and compassionate psychological care to individuals, couples and families in Abu Dhabi. My work is centered on creating a calm, respectful space where you can understand what you are experiencing and move toward meaningful change.
With a client-centered and evidence-based approach, I help people manage emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, build resilience and create a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Evidence-Based
Therapy
Therapy
Confidential &
Safe Space
Safe Space
Compassionate
Care
Care
Personalized
Support
Support
HOW I CAN HELP
Areas of Support
Anxiety & Stress
Depression &
Mood Support
Compassionate support for low mood, loss of motivation, hopelessness and emotional exhaustion. Work toward healthier thinking patterns, renewed energy and stronger emotional resilience.
Relationship &
Couples Therapy
Improve communication, rebuild trust and better understand recurring patterns in your relationship. Develop healthier ways to resolve conflict, strengthen connection and move forward together.
Child & Adolescent
Support
Age-appropriate psychological support for children and teenagers experiencing emotional, behavioral, school or family-related difficulties. A supportive approach helps build confidence, coping skills and emotional awareness.
Personal Growth &
Self-Esteem
Explore the beliefs and patterns that may be holding you back. Strengthen self-esteem, confidence, emotional awareness and decision-making while working toward meaningful personal goals.
Life Transitions &
Adjustment
Support through major life changes such as relocation, career changes, separation, loss or new responsibilities. Process uncertainty, adapt with greater clarity and build resilience for the next stage of life.
MY APPROACH
A Personalized Path to Healing
I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches with empathy and understanding to create a personalized plan that suits your unique needs.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Clinical Emotional-Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Mindfulness & Stress Reduction
- Individual, Couples & Family Therapy
INSIGHTS & GUIDANCE
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Questions Before Your First Session
Clear, practical information to help you feel comfortable before booking psychological support in Abu Dhabi.
How do I know if speaking with a psychologist may help me?
Psychological support can be helpful when worry, low mood, stress, relationship difficulties, life changes or emotional patterns begin affecting your wellbeing, relationships or daily life. You do not need to wait until things feel unmanageable before seeking support.
What happens during the first appointment?
The first session is an opportunity to discuss what has brought you to therapy, your current concerns, relevant background and what you would like to change. Together, we can identify priorities and agree on an approach that fits your needs.
Are sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a core part of psychological care. The boundaries and any legal or safety-related exceptions to confidentiality can be explained clearly at the beginning of your care.
Do you work with individuals, couples, children and adolescents?
Support is available across a range of needs, including individual psychological care, relationship and couples work, family-related concerns, and age-appropriate support for children and adolescents.
Which therapeutic approaches do you use?
Care is personalized and may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Clinical Emotional-Freedom Technique (EFT), mindfulness and stress-reduction approaches, as well as individual, couples and family therapy.
How can I book an appointment?
You can contact the practice by phone on 050 382 7189 or 050 314 0559, or by email at info@drmariabasescu.com. Appointments are available at London Consulting Medical Center in Al Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi.
CONTACT & APPOINTMENTS
Take the First Step Toward Better Wellbeing
If you would like to arrange an appointment or ask a question before booking, please get in touch. Your enquiry will be treated with care and discretion.
ClinicLondon Consulting Medical CenterKhalifa Bin Shakhbout St - Al Khalidiyah - W17 01 - Abu Dhabi
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS WELLBEING
You don’t have to face it alone.
Book a confidential session with a trusted psychologist in Abu Dhabi.