Dr Ashley Gibson is a British-trained Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working across the UK and UAE. She is licensed with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). She provides specialist psychological care for children, adolescents, adults, and families facing a wide range of emotional, social, and mental health challenges.

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Glasgow
• Master’s in Applied Psychology for Children and Young People, University of Edinburgh
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, University of the West of Scotland

• Anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties
• Trauma, attachment difficulties, and adverse life experiences
• Self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns
• Comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments (ASD and ADHD)
• Child and adolescent mental health support
• Family therapy and parenting support

Before moving into private practice, Dr Ashley worked within specialist NHS services in the UK. Her roles included paediatric psychology, neuropsychology, and mental health teams supporting individuals with complex and diverse needs.

Dr Ashley’s therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and evidence-based. She integrates:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

She tailors her care to each client’s unique needs, supporting them to harness strengths, build resilience, and make meaningful changes in their lives.

Alongside her clinical work, Dr Ashley contributes actively to the mental health community in Dubai. She has presented at conferences on mental health and provides professional supervision to school counsellors, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

Patients value Dr Ashley for her empathetic, collaborative approach and her commitment to helping individuals and families achieve improved wellbeing.

If you’d like an appointment with Dr Ashley, please do get in touch.