Understanding anxious thoughts
Learning to identify patterns such as catastrophising, repeated worrying, or assuming the worst.
Anxiety Therapy in Dubai
When your mind won't slow down, even when everything around you seems fine.
You may find yourself overthinking conversations, worrying about things that haven't happened, or feeling tense when there is no obvious reason.
Anxiety can affect your sleep, concentration, relationships, and everyday life.
At Belle Vie Therapy & Wellness, Josephine Younes, a CDA-licensed psychologist, provides anxiety therapy for adults using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-informed approaches.
- CBT for Anxiety
- Individual Therapy
- English, Arabic & French
In-person sessions in JLT, Dubai | Online sessions available
Our Team
Meet Josephine Younes
CDA-Licensed Psychologist | CBT-Informed Therapy
Josephine Younes is a psychologist at Belle Vie Therapy & Wellness in Dubai, working with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, and difficult life transitions.
She holds a Master's degree in Psychology from Northumbria University in the UK, a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and additional CBT training through the Beck Institute.
Her approach combines practical psychological techniques with space to explore the personal experiences and emotional patterns behind your concerns.
Josephine also has a professional background working in demanding, multicultural environments, informing her understanding of workplace pressure, communication, and life transitions.
- Languages: English, Arabic and French
- Sessions: In person at Belle Vie, Dubai, and online
How You May Be Feeling
Does Any of This Feel Familiar?
Anxiety doesn't always look like panic.
For some people, it is constant worrying. For others, it is a feeling that they need to stay prepared for something to go wrong.
You might notice:
- You replay conversations long after they have ended.
- You worry about situations you cannot control.
- It is difficult to relax, even during your free time.
- Your mind becomes more active when you try to sleep.
- You avoid certain situations because they make you anxious.
- You feel physically tense, restless, or easily overwhelmed.
- You are managing everyday responsibilities, but it takes more effort than people realise.
Anxiety can show up differently from one person to another.
Therapy can help you understand what is contributing to these experiences and explore ways of responding to them.
Our Approach
How Does CBT Help With Anxiety?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured psychological therapy commonly used for anxiety-related difficulties.
It looks at the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, physical reactions, and behaviour.
For example, when you anticipate that something will go wrong, you may feel increasingly anxious and begin avoiding situations that make you uncomfortable.
Avoidance may bring temporary relief, but it can also maintain anxiety over time.
CBT helps you recognise these patterns and work on responding to them differently.
Depending on your needs, therapy may involve:
Changing unhelpful responses
Exploring behaviours that may be maintaining anxiety, including avoidance or repeated reassurance-seeking.
Developing practical coping strategies
Learning approaches that can be used during stressful situations and in everyday life.
Building confidence gradually
Working at a manageable pace toward situations or experiences that anxiety has made difficult.
Josephine combines CBT with mindfulness-integrated approaches and a compassionate understanding of each person's experiences.
Treatment is shaped around your concerns, rather than following the same plan for everyone.
Areas of Support
Anxiety Can Affect Different Parts of Your Life
Josephine works with adults experiencing anxiety and stress in different circumstances.
Overthinking and Persistent Worry
When your mind repeatedly returns to possible problems, unanswered questions, or things outside your control.
Work-Related Stress and Anxiety
When deadlines, responsibility, performance pressure, or difficulty switching off begin affecting your wellbeing.
Anxiety During Life Changes
Adjusting to relocation, relationship changes, career transitions, loss, or unexpected shifts in your circumstances.
Emotional Overwhelm
When managing everyday demands feels difficult and you find yourself increasingly tense, reactive, or exhausted.
Anxiety Alongside Low Mood
When worry is accompanied by reduced motivation, emotional exhaustion, or a persistent feeling of being stuck.
An initial consultation helps Josephine understand your experiences and consider which therapeutic approach may be appropriate.
Perinatal Mental Health Support
Anxiety During Pregnancy and After Birth
Pregnancy and becoming a parent can bring emotional changes that are not always easy to talk about.
Alongside excitement, there may be constant worry, uncertainty, fear, or a feeling that you should be coping better than you are.
Josephine has additional training in perinatal mental health and supports women experiencing:
- Anxiety during pregnancy
- Worries about childbirth or becoming a parent
- Emotional difficulties after birth
- Fertility-related stress
- Grief following miscarriage or perinatal loss
- Adjustment to motherhood and changes in identity
Therapy provides space to talk openly about these experiences without needing to minimise or explain away how you feel.
Talk in the Language That Feels Natural to You
Therapy in English, Arabic and French
Talking about personal experiences can be difficult enough without having to search for the right words.
Josephine offers psychological therapy in English, Arabic, and French, allowing clients to express themselves in the language they feel most comfortable using.
For people living away from their home country, speaking in a familiar language can also make it easier to discuss family relationships, cultural expectations, and life changes.
Sessions can be arranged in person at Belle Vie's JLT clinic or online.
The Process
What Happens During Your First Anxiety Therapy Session?
You do not need to prepare a detailed explanation of everything you are feeling.
The first appointment is a conversation to understand your concerns and decide what may be helpful.
Step 1
Tell Josephine what has been happening
You can talk about the worries, symptoms, or situations that led you to seek support.
Step 2
Understand your anxiety patterns
Josephine will ask about how long the difficulties have been present, how they affect daily life, and any relevant personal history.
Step 3
Discuss a therapy approach
Based on your needs, Josephine will explain how CBT or another suitable therapeutic approach may be used.
Step 4
Agree on the next steps
Together, you can discuss your priorities, possible therapy goals, and an appropriate plan.
There is no expectation that you will explain everything in one appointment.
Client Experiences
What Our Clients Say
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★★★★★Very welcoming and incredibly calming atmosphere. I felt truly heard and supported from the very first session. Highly recommended for anyone.
Berkay Topçu
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★★★★★I would guess it is one of the most experienced psychology clinics in Dubai. Their academic background and professional approach to issues is truly remarkable.
Onur UZUN
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★★★★★Highly professional and helpful
Samrin Kibria
Good To Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Therapy can help you identify the thoughts and behaviours that contribute to persistent worry. CBT is one approach used to address these patterns.
No. You can arrange an initial consultation to discuss what you have been experiencing. Josephine can assess your concerns and help determine appropriate next steps.
CBT is an established approach for many anxiety difficulties, but not every person needs the same treatment. Josephine considers your concerns, preferences, and circumstances before recommending an approach.
Yes. Josephine provides sessions in English, Arabic, and French.
Yes. Josephine offers online sessions as well as in-person appointments at Belle Vie in JLT, Dubai.
The number of sessions varies depending on the nature of the concerns, the therapy goals, and individual progress. Josephine will discuss this with you as the work develops.
Sessions follow professional confidentiality standards, subject to applicable legal and safeguarding exceptions. These can be explained during your initial appointment.
You Can Talk to Someone About What You've Been Experiencing
Maybe anxiety has been part of your life for a long time. Maybe it is something you have only recently started noticing.
Either way, you can begin by discussing what is happening and whether therapy would be suitable for you.
Contact Belle Vie to arrange an anxiety therapy consultation with Josephine Younes.
Belle Vie Therapy & Wellness
Office 403, HDS Business Centre, Cluster M, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
In-person and online appointments available.
