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Dr Deepa Sankar

Verified Psychology Dubai

Dr Deepa Sankar

3 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

6,566+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
13
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Deepa Sankar at a glance

Dr Deepa Sankar is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Deepa Sankar is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist licensed by both DHA and HAAD, offering therapy and consulting services for over 20 years. She specializes in treating individuals of all ages, employing evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),  and trauma-informed techniques.

With an MPhil and PhD in clinical psychology from the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (NIMHANS), Dr. Sankar has received specialized training in various therapeutic modalities. Trained in DBT by Behavior Tech, founded by Dr. Marsha Linehan, she holds intensive level 4 training in DBT, including DBT for children, parents, trauma treatment, and eating disorders. Additionally, she has received training in eating disorders from Oxford University and anxiety disorders from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sankar also specializes in couple therapy through her training in HEART Couple and Relationship Therapy from Canada.

At Dubai Community Helth centre , Dr. Sankar provides specialized services including DBT for adolescents, teenagers, and adults, DBT group skill training programs, and parent training programs using DBT-C. She addresses extreme emotions, suicidal behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, and problem behaviors in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

With her extensive training and dedication to evidence-based practice, Dr. Deepa Sankar brings invaluable knowledge and expertise to her role as a Clinical Psychologist at Dubai Community Health centre.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Deepa Sankar

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Psychology
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-819570 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-FAAC1196 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,470
Annual physical exam 99395 2,984
Vaccination administration 90471 1,776
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,287

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Deepa Sankar
HEADSHOT
Deepa Sankar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Deepa Sankar with the team
WITH TEAM
Deepa Sankar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Deepa Sankar

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Deepa Sankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7617/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31302906 · cited by 14
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AE
    Deepa Sankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1873/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38454016 · cited by 180
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Deepa Sankar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7820/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35540173 · cited by 74

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychology European Annual Congress (Psychology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychology National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · deepa.sankar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
4.96
★★★★⯨
17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Deepa Sankar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Deepa Sankar treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Deepa Sankar specialise in?

    Deepa Sankar specialises in Psychology in Dubai, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Deepa Sankar treat?

    Deepa Sankar treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Deepa Sankar practise?

    Deepa Sankar practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Deepa Sankar speak?

    Deepa Sankar speaks English, Malayalam, Tamil.

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  • What do patients say about Deepa Sankar?

    Deepa Sankar has a verified rating of 4.96/5 from 17 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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