Cheryl Warsama

Consultant Psychologist I DHA Counsellor

Cheryl Warsama, Consultant Psychologist and DHA Counsellor at Vivamus Dubai UAE in office

Cheryl Warsama is a DHA-licensed Counselling Psychologist with deep experience in adult mental health and employee wellbeing. She has worked as a Consultant Psychologist with the NHS in London and was Head of Psychology and Social Work for Maudsley Health in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Health.

Cheryl supports individuals experiencing stress, low mood, perinatal difficulties, trauma and complex health-related adjustment. She takes a strengths-based, empowering approach that respects each person’s values, helping them restore wellbeing and live more meaningfully.

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Perinatal mental health
  • Work-related stress and burnout
  • Grief and loss
  • Chronic illness and adjustment
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Personality disorders
  • Eating difficulties
  • Sleep issues
  • Identity and life transitions

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Qualifications & Professional Registrations

  • MSc in Counselling Psychology
  • British Psychological Professional Qualification (Doctoral level)
  • Postgraduate training in CBT and EMDR (Levels 1–3)
  • Former Head of Psychology, Maudsley Health (Dubai)
  • Licensed with Dubai Health Authority (DHA)

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