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د. Frederick van Wyk

Psychology Dubai

د. Frederick van Wyk

4 years of experience

3,685+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About د. Frederick van Wyk at a glance

د. Frederick van Wyk is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 30+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Frederick Van Wyk is a distinguished counselling psychologist with extensive experience working primarily with children and parents, both in group settings and educational environments. Dr. Van Wyk's professional journey has encompassed hospitals and clinics across South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
Dr. Van Wyk specialises in offering compassionate care to children who have faced challenging situations such as trauma, abuse, bereavement, ADHD, and parental divorce. His expertise extends to aiding children with adjustment difficulties. Utilising a variety of therapeutic techniques, including play therapy, he effectively engages younger children who may find it challenging to articulate their struggles, thus facilitating identification of issues and promoting healing. For older children and teenagers, Dr. Van Wyk employs more conventional therapeutic approaches tailored to their developmental needs.
Educationally, Dr. Van Wyk has earned a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, which laid the foundation for his specialised skills. His academic journey also includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Personnel Management, both from the University of Johannesburg.
Dr. Van Wyk's services encompass a wide range of psychological support, addressing diverse areas of concern. He provides social skills training and leads social groups, fostering essential interpersonal skills. His proficiency extends to learning support, including assistance for learning disorders, as well as addressing adolescent and teen issues. Additionally, he conducts psycho-educational assessments, effectively evaluating cognitive and emotional needs. Dr. Van Wyk is well-versed in dealing with autism spectrum disorders, behavioural problems, anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
In the realm of paediatric psychology, Dr. Van Wyk offers comprehensive care for conditions like diabetes, chronic pain, trauma, surgical procedures, and acute illnesses. His approach is rooted in cognitive therapy and psychotherapy, effectively addressing an array of psychological concerns. Dr. Van Wyk's dedication to helping children and families through challenging times is evident in his compassionate approach to patient care.

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

— د. Frederick van Wyk

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Psychology
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-394630 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-E9BAA362 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,565
Annual physical exam 99395 1,043
Vaccination administration 90471 1,051
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,236

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Frederick van Wyk
HEADSHOT
Frederick van Wyk in consultation
IN OFFICE
Frederick van Wyk with the team
WITH TEAM
Frederick van Wyk at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Frederick van Wyk

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AE
    Frederick van Wyk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2987/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38168780 · cited by 149
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Frederick van Wyk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6048/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35327823 · cited by 71
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AE
    Frederick van Wyk, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1211/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39793010 · cited by 33

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology 2026-03-01 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology? 2026-01-10 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · frederick.van.wyk@euroclinics.example

Location

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

د. Frederick van Wyk's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures د. Frederick van Wyk 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

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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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    Frederick van Wyk speaks English.

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