Dr. Elizabeth Aizlewood

Dr. Elizabeth Aizlewood is a UK-trained, DHA-licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents and adults in both the UK and the UAE. She works in a warm, person-centred way – listening carefully, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual, and helping clients feel understood, supported and empowered.

Elizabeth welcomes people with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD and trauma. She has a particular interest in maternal mental health and is experienced in helping women navigate challenges during pregnancy, postpartum and parenthood. She also provides support to children and teens with developmental, behavioural and emotional difficulties, including neurodiversity such as ADHD and autism.

Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or your child, Elizabeth brings compassion and clarity to the therapeutic process, helping clients move forward with greater confidence, balance and wellbeing.

Areas of Focus

• Anxiety and phobias
• OCD and intrusive thoughts
• Low mood and depression
• Trauma and developmental trauma
• Maternal mental health
• Developmental disorders (e.g. autism, ADHD)

Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Systemic and narrative therapies
• Psychodynamic approaches
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Parent-infant psychotherapy

Assessments and Post-Diagnostic Support

Dr. Elizabeth also provides assessments and support for developmental and learning needs in children and adolescents:

• ADHD assessments
• Autism assessments (including ADOS)
• Cognitive assessments
• Educational and learning assessments

Qualifications & Experience

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology – UK
• MSc in Health Psychology – UK
• Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Service – NHS, UK
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team – NHS, UK
• Mental health clinic experience – Dubai
• Licensed with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and HCPC (UK)