{"id":24642,"date":"2026-07-16T05:10:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T05:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/?page_id=24642"},"modified":"2026-07-16T08:07:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T08:07:17","slug":"psychotherapy-counselling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/psychotherapy-counselling\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychotherapy &amp; Counselling"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"24642\" class=\"elementor elementor-24642\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1973dbb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1973dbb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-61f8c50\" data-id=\"61f8c50\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bd2d87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-sidebar\" data-id=\"0bd2d87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"sidebar.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"custom_html-77\" class=\"widget_text widget clearfix widget_custom_html\"><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><style>\r\n.sidebar {\r\nbackground-color: #bfa85f;\r\nborder-radius: 12px;\r\npadding: 30px 25px;\r\nwidth: 100%;\r\ncolor: #7a5f1a;\r\nflex-shrink: 0;\r\n}\r\n.sidebar h4 { \r\ncolor: #fff;\r\nline-height:25px;\r\nmargin-bottom:20px;\r\n}\r\n.sidebar ul {\r\nlist-style: none;\r\npadding: 0;\r\nmargin: 0;\r\n}\r\n.sidebar ul li{\r\nmargin-bottom: 15px;\r\nfont-weight: 600;\r\ncursor: pointer;\t\t\t\r\ncolor: #7a5f1a;\r\nline-height:20px;\r\nborder-bottom: 1px solid #fffbf1;\r\n}  \r\n \r\n.sidebar ul li:hover {\r\ncolor: #fffbf1;\r\n}\r\n.sidebar ul li.active {\r\nfont-weight: 600; \r\n} \r\n.my-container ul li {display: block;\r\n    width: 100%; \r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    color: #000;\r\n  list-style: none; text-decoration:none; } \r\n.my-container a:link { color:#7a5f1a; text-decoration:none; }\r\n.my-container a:visited { color: #7a5f1a; text-decoration:none; }\r\n.my-container a:hover { color: #fffbf1; text-decoration:none; }\r\n.my-container a:active { color: #fffbf1; text-decoration:none; }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<nav class=\"sidebar\" aria-label=\"Program navigation\">\r\n<h4>Wellbeing Center<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"my-container\"> \r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wellbeing-center\/\" class=\"my-container d-block\">Student Wellbeing Center<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/psychotherapy-counselling\/\" class=\"my-container d-block\">Psychotherapy & Counselling<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/lets-talk\/\" class=\"my-container d-block\">Let\u2019s Talk<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/self-help-digital-resources\/\" class=\"my-container d-block\">Self-Help & Digital Resources<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/workshops-prevention-programs\/\" class=\"my-container d-block\">Workshops & Prevention Programs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/student-affairs\/\" class=\"my-container d-block\">Student Affairs<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/nav> <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f8af352\" data-id=\"f8af352\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d21d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"30d21d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-sm-6\">    \r\n<h4> Psychotherapy & Counselling<\/h4><hr \/>\r\n<strong>Confidential mental health support delivered by qualified professionals.<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<p>Psychotherapy  and counselling services are available for students who are experiencing  emotional distress, anxiety, low mood, adjustment difficulties, relationship  concerns, academic pressure, or ongoing psychological challenges. Support is  provided in a confidential and professional setting using evidence-based  approaches.<br \/><br \/>\r\n  Students presenting clinical concerns or psychological  conditions requiring specialized intervention will first undergo professional  review and assessment by the Head of Student Wellbeing to determine the  appropriate course of action. When necessary, students may be referred to  psychiatrists or other specialized healthcare professionals for further  evaluation and treatment. Such referrals apply particularly to complex, severe,  or long-term clinical cases that require care beyond the scope of standard  counselling and wellbeing support services provided within the university  setting.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>                 \r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-6\">  \r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dmu.ae\/home\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/welbing_p2img2.jpg\" style=\"padding:8px;\" \/>\r\n <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n   \r\n<style> \r\n.container{\r\n    max-width:1200px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n    padding:0px;\r\n}\r\n.grid{\r\n    display:grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));\r\n    gap:20px;\r\n}\r\n.card{\r\n    background:#fff;\r\n    border-radius:20px;\r\n    padding:20px;\r\n    box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\r\n    transition:.3s;\r\n}\r\n.card:hover{\r\n    transform:translateY(-8px);\r\n}   \r\n.cta{\r\n    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#bba053,#c59f34);\r\n    color:#fff;\r\n    text-align:center;\r\n    padding:20px 10px;\r\n    margin-top:30px;\r\n    border-radius:25px;\r\n} \r\n.cta p{\r\n    max-width:700px;\r\n    margin:auto;\r\n    opacity:.9;\r\n}\r\n.cta a{\r\n    display:inline-block;\r\n    margin-top:5px;\r\n    background:#fff;\r\n    color:#774a13;\r\n    text-decoration:none;\r\n    padding:16px 40px;\r\n    border-radius:50px;\r\n    font-size:18px;\r\n    font-weight:600;\r\n    transition:.3s;\r\n}\r\n.cta a:hover{\r\n    transform:translateY(-3px);\r\n    box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.2);\r\n}\r\n@media(max-width:768px){\r\n.cta h2{\r\nfont-size:28px;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n  \r\n<div class=\"container\"> \r\n<div class=\"grid\">\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<h4>Who Is It For?<\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n  <li>Students experiencing  anxiety, stress, low mood, or emotional distress.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Students facing adjustment,  family, social, or relationship difficulties.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Students struggling with  academic pressure, motivation, burnout, or self-confidence.<\/li>\r\n  <li>Students who may need  structured therapeutic support or referral to specialized care.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<h4>Possible Approaches<\/h4>\r\n    <ul>\r\n      <li>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/li>\r\n      <li>Psychodynamic-informed  therapy<\/li>\r\n      <li>Brief solution-focused  therapy<\/li>\r\n      <li>Supportive counselling<\/li>\r\n      <li>Group therapy when  appropriate<\/li>\r\n      <li>Psychiatric referral when  required<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<h4>How It Works<\/h4>\r\n <ul>\r\n      <li>Students complete an online intake form.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The request is reviewed  within 24-48 hours.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Risk screening and initial  triage are completed.<\/li>\r\n      <li>The student is allocated to  the appropriate counsellor.<\/li>\r\n      <li>An individualized support  plan is developed.<\/li>\r\n      <li>Progress and outcomes are  reviewed throughout care.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"cta\">\r\n<h4 style=\"color:#fff\">Suggested Call to Action<\/h4> \r\n<a href=\"#\">Book an Appointment<\/a>\r\n<\/div> \r\n<\/div> \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Psychotherapy &#038; Counselling Confidential mental health support delivered by qualified professionals. 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