Dr. Marie Thompson

Only accepting clients for EMDR intensives

Dr. Marie Thompson is a UK-trained Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has been living and working in Dubai for several years and brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by both the local and expat communities in this international city.

Dr. Marie is experienced in treating a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and pre- and postnatal challenges. She has a particular interest in trauma and PTSD and finds it deeply rewarding to help clients make painful, distressing memories feel more distant and manageable.

Throughout her career, Dr. Marie has worked with individuals from around the world. Alongside her clinical practice, she has contributed to the field of psychology as a researcher, lecturer, and Head of Department at a university in the Netherlands. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences.

Areas of Focus

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and depression
• Relationship difficulties
• Pre- and postnatal emotional challenges
• Stress and emotional dysregulation

Therapies Offered

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

Credentials and Professional Registration

• Psych.D. in Clinical Psychology, UK
• Accredited EMDR Practitioner with the EMDR Association UK
• Consultant EMDR Practitioner (in training)
• Clinical experience in NHS services, London, UK
• Founding Partner of Vivamus
• Former Head of Department, Webster University (NL)
• Published researcher and international conference presenter
• Chartered Member of The British Psychological Society
• Registered with the HCPC (UK)
• Licensed with Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
• Affiliate with multiple Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs)