Meet the Team
Dr. Monica Thompson
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Monica Thompson is a UK-trained Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working in the NHS in London and in private practice in both the UK and UAE. She specialises in adult and couples therapy and has extensive experience supporting clients through trauma, relationship challenges and mood disorders.
Monica is the former manager of the UK’s Traumatic Stress Clinic and coordinated psychological support for survivors of the 2005 London bombings. She is also an experienced media contributor, advocating for better public understanding of mental health.
Areas of Focus
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety and phobias
- Depression and mood disorders
- Self-esteem and identity
- Relationship and intimacy challenges
- Sexual health
- Adjustment difficulties
- Psychosis
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Integrative sexual health therapy
- Compassion-based therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Gottman Method and Integrative Couples Therapy
Qualifications & Professional Registrations
- BSc, MSc and Doctorate in Psychology – UK
- Former Manager, Traumatic Stress Clinic, London
- Experienced national media contributor (BBC, Dubai Eye, SKY News)
- Licensed with Dubai Healthcare City (DHA)
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