Private therapy for
expats in Dubai —
without the Dubai price tag
Dubai's private psychology clinics charge AED 600–900 per session — and still have waiting lists. I offer professional online sessions in English and Russian, available within days, at a fraction of the cost.
Book a first sessionSessions within 1–3 days · English & Russian
Dubai clinic vs. online with me
I am Katia Tandon, an EU-trained psychotherapist based in Prague with over 20 years of experience. I offer private online therapy in English and Russian for expats living in Dubai and the UAE — available within days, at rates below local clinics. I work with anxiety, burnout, identity, relationships and the pressures of expat life.
The particular weight of expat life in Dubai
Living in transit
Dubai is temporary for most people — but the years add up. You're not from here, you can't stay forever, and home has changed. Where do you belong?
High performance, high cost
The UAE attracts ambitious people. The pace is relentless. Underneath the success — anxiety, exhaustion, and a feeling that you can never slow down.
Relationships under pressure
Far from support networks, in a culture that doesn't always make space for vulnerability. Couples, families, and friendships all feel the strain.
The post-2022 weight
Many Russian speakers in Dubai carry a specific guilt and grief — about leaving, about the war, about what to tell people. There are very few safe spaces for this.
Successful and empty
Everything looks fine from the outside. Inside — flatness, disconnection, a question of what any of it is for.
Thoughts that frighten you
Thoughts of self-harm or not wanting to be here. These deserve a safe, professional space — and you deserve not to manage them alone.
Why expats in Dubai struggle to find good therapy
- Dubai clinic rates average AED 600–900 per session — among the highest in the world
- Most clinics have 2–4 week waiting lists despite the high cost
- Quality varies enormously — the UAE market has minimal regulation compared to Europe
- Russian-speaking clients have almost no native-language options at professional European standard
- Many expats avoid therapy entirely because of cost, wait times, or fear it affects visa/employment status
Professional, immediate, genuinely confidential
Available fast
First session within 1–3 days. No clinic waitlists, no referrals, no paperwork.
English and Russian
Work in whichever language you think in. Most Dubai therapists only offer English.
EU professional standards
Trained and practising to European ethical standards — significantly more regulated than the UAE market.
Genuinely discreet
Sessions are private-pay, online, not connected to UAE health authorities or your employer's insurance system.
20+ years experience
I've worked with anxiety, depression, burnout, identity crises, relationship difficulties, suicidal thoughts, and acute crises.
Expat specialist
I understand the specific psychology of expat life — displacement, impermanence, performance pressure, and cultural isolation.
Katia Tandon — therapist
- Psychology degree + MBA
- 20+ years clinical practice
- English, Russian, Czech
- Based in Prague, EU (GDPR)
- Top 15 coaches Prague 2023
- Clients from Microsoft, Oracle
I've been a therapist for over 20 years — working with people through depression, anxiety, burnout, acute life crises, suicidal thoughts, relationship breakdowns, and the specific psychological weight of building a life far from where you started.
I work in English and Russian, which means I can meet the two largest English-speaking and Russian-speaking expat communities in Dubai without language compromise. Therapy only works when you can say what you actually mean.
I'm based in Prague, in the EU — which means professional ethical standards, GDPR data protection, and no connection to UAE health authorities. Completely private, completely confidential.
My rate is significantly below what Dubai clinics charge because I work online only — no prime real estate overhead. The quality of the work is the same. You're paying for 20 years of experience, not a lobby in DIFC.
Start the conversation
Write to me and I'll respond within 24 hours. First session usually within 1–3 days.
You can choose English or Russian — just let me know which you prefer.
If things feel urgent, please still reach out. I'll respond as quickly as I can.
Or email directly if you prefer