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Dr Jamilah Motala

Verified Psychology Dubai

Dr Jamilah Motala

15 years of experience 5.0 (8 verified reviews)

6,990+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Jamilah Motala at a glance

Dr Jamilah Motala is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Jamilah Motala is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health sector. Born, raised, and educated in the UK, Dr. Motala has been residing in Dubai since 2017.
Throughout her career, Dr. Motala has worked with a diverse range of individuals from various backgrounds and with a wide array of needs. This exposure has contributed to her professional development, reinforcing the importance of a tailored therapeutic approach for each individual. Dr. Motala provides an integrative framework that aims to facilitate a compassionate and safe journey for her patients.
Dr. Motala obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2006 and has since worked extensively with adults aged 18 and above, presenting with varying degrees of complexity, severity, and risk. Her experience also extends to supporting carers and families when required. Prior to joining The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre, she held a position as a Clinical Psychologist at an outpatient clinic facility in Dubai.
In the UK, Dr. Motala worked across both outpatient and inpatient mental health services within the National Health Service (NHS) and the independent sector, including the forensic sector. Before relocating to the UAE, she held a full-time post as a Consultant Clinical Psychologist across two psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs). In this capacity, Dr. Motala contributed to setting up both services, overseeing the provision of psychological therapies, and supporting staff through clinical supervision, training, and management.
Dr. Jamilah Motala's extensive experience, dedication to patient care, and commitment to an integrative therapeutic approach make her a respected professional in the field of clinical psychology.

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

— Dr Jamilah Motala

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Psychology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-311907 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-D8F8D972 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,789
Annual physical exam 99395 1,987
Vaccination administration 90471 179
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,660

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jamilah Motala
HEADSHOT
Jamilah Motala in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jamilah Motala with the team
WITH TEAM
Jamilah Motala at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Jamilah Motala

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Jamilah Motala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6998/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30871477 · cited by 53
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jamilah Motala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4862/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31028738 · cited by 191
  3. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Jamilah Motala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8983/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34092992 · cited by 113
  4. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jamilah Motala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2242/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33387742 · cited by 59

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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.jamilah.motala@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

8 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
8 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Jamilah Motala's Areas of Specialty

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Psychology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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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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  • What does Jamilah Motala specialise in?

    Jamilah Motala specialises in Psychology in Dubai, AE. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Jamilah Motala treat?

    Jamilah Motala treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Jamilah Motala practise?

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    Jamilah Motala speaks English.

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    Jamilah Motala has a verified rating of 5/5 from 8 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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