Saeeda Almarzooqi
Children & families
English | Arabic
Culturally fluent child support
In-person sessions in JLT
Culture is central to a child’s story—not a footnote.
Saeeda Almarzooqi is a psychologist specialising in supporting children, young people, and families. She creates a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where children feel safe to express themselves and parents feel supported and understood.
Saeeda holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from UAEU and has completed prestigious fellowship programmes, including the Donald J. Cohen Fellowship with IACAPAP and the Sheikha Shamsa Fellowship Program for Early Childhood with Yale University.
She supports children and young people experiencing anxiety, mood difficulties, emotional and behavioural concerns, and low self-esteem. She also works with parents around parenting and emotional wellbeing, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each child and family.
Child support grounded in language and culture
Arabic-speaking child therapy
Emirati & regional families
Behaviour & big feelings
Parent partnership
Supports With
Anxiety and emotional difficulties
Low mood
Emotional regulation
Behavioural concerns
Self-esteem and confidence
Parenting support
Family wellbeing
Child and adolescent mental health
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, United Arab Emirates University
- B.A. in Child, Youth and Family Services, Zayed University
- Donald J. Cohen Fellowship, IACAPAP
- Sheikha Shamsa Fellowship Program for Early Childhood, Yale University
- Twelve-month clinical internship under the supervision of US- and UK-trained clinical psychologists
- Member, Association for Childhood Education International
Questions about working
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