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Trauma Therapy and PTSD Treatment

Making Lives Better

Trauma can result from a wide range of experiences – including accidents, assault, abuse, medical emergencies, bereavement, or witnessing violence.

Trauma therapy and PTSD treatment at Camali Clinic Dubai
Consultant-led care Dubai Healthcare City & JLT
In Detail

Trauma Therapy in Dubai

When traumatic experiences are not adequately processed, they can give rise to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma responses, and a range of other psychological difficulties. At Camali Clinic, our trained therapists provide evidence-based trauma treatment in a safe, structured outpatient setting.

A session at Camali Clinic
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Trauma-Related Difficulties We Support

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Complex trauma and developmental trauma
  • Trauma after accidents, medical events, or bereavement
  • Trauma linked to relationships, abuse, or adverse experiences
  • Adjustment difficulties following a distressing event
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Common Signs and Symptoms

  • Intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares
  • Emotional numbing and detachment
  • Persistent negative beliefs about oneself or the world
  • Hypervigilance and exaggerated startle response
  • Sleep disturbances and irritability
  • Avoidance of trauma reminders
  • Feelings of shame, guilt, or alienation from others
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How Trauma Can Affect Daily Life

  • Difficulty trusting others or feeling safe
  • Relationship strain and emotional withdrawal
  • Work performance issues due to sleep, anxiety, or focus problems
  • Increased anxiety, panic, or depressive symptoms
  • Physical stress symptoms (tension, headaches, stomach discomfort)
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Treatment Approaches

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) – a well-researched, evidence-based trauma therapy recommended by WHO and NICE guidelines; offered at Camali Clinic
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) – restructuring trauma-related cognitions and processing the traumatic memory
  • Stabilisation and grounding skills – building the capacity to manage distressing symptoms before processing begins
  • Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) – for complex or repeated trauma
  • Psychiatry review where medication is indicated alongside therapy
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How We Help at Camali Clinic

Trauma therapy is tailored to your needs and readiness. We prioritise safety, stabilisation, and skill-building, followed by gentle, structured processing where appropriate.

  • Trauma-informed assessment and personalised treatment planning
  • Stabilisation skills: grounding, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance
  • Support for sleep, anxiety, and daily functioning
  • Gradual reduction of avoidance and trauma-related fear responses
  • Medication review where clinically appropriate, alongside therapy
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Therapeutic Approaches for Trauma

  • Trauma-focused CBT approaches to reduce fear, self-blame, and distressing memories
  • Skills-based therapy for emotional regulation and nervous-system calming
  • Mindfulness and body-based grounding strategies to reduce hyperarousal
  • Supportive psychotherapy to restore safety, identity, and connection
  • Care planning for relapse prevention and long-term resilience
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What to Expect

  • Initial sessions focus on understanding your history, symptoms, and current triggers
  • You will learn practical tools to feel more stable and in control
  • Processing work is introduced gradually (only when you feel ready)
  • Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure treatment remains safe and effective
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Outpatient Outcomes

  • Reduced trauma symptoms (intrusions, hypervigilance, avoidance)
  • Improved emotional safety and regulation
  • Better sleep, concentration, and daily functioning
  • Greater confidence, connection, and quality of life
  • Recovery-focused support without hospital admission
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Trauma Types

  • Acute PTSD – developing after a single traumatic event
  • Complex PTSD – resulting from repeated or prolonged trauma (e.g. childhood abuse, domestic violence, refugee experiences)
  • Secondary or vicarious trauma – arising from indirect exposure (e.g. first responders, healthcare workers, journalists)
Who needs it?

Who this service is for

Our therapists help adults through the challenging time after a disturbing, distressing, or overwhelming event, such as: You don't need to have a formal diagnosis of PTSD to access our service. If you have any of the following symptoms, it might be worth booking an assessment. Our therapists can help you understand your diagnosis and what treatment options are available. Treatment Approach

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (from an incident in the past or present)Complex trauma (often from multiple events or prolonged threats) e.g., childhood abuse, domestic or intimate partner abuse or violence, relationship issuesTrauma from accidents, medical events, or lossTrauma from assault, abuse, or other distressing incidentsAdjustment issues following a sudden or unpleasant eventVicarious/secondary trauma (often in first responders or healthcare workers)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Stabilization: building confidence and coping strategies to manage PTSD symptomsNarrative Exposure TherapyPsychiatry review
Step-by-Step Support

How we provide the service

Learn how our structured, personalized process guides each individual through assessment, planning, and tailored support to achieve meaningful results.

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Trauma-Focused Therapies

We offer specialist trauma-focused therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT).

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Safe Processing

The goal is to safely process traumatic memories

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Symptom Reduction

Reduce symptoms

Our Team

We are here to guide you

Meet the specialists who bring compassion, knowledge, and experience to every aspect of care.

Specific FAQs

Questions about this service

Camali Clinic provides confidential outpatient trauma therapy in Dubai.

Yes. We support PTSD and trauma-related symptoms using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.

Yes. We are a private clinic and provide confidential care.

Yes. Our trauma services are delivered on an outpatient basis.