Trust score 8/100
Ms Joy Abi Habib
👤 7 years of experience
8,846+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Joy Abi Habib is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 12 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families across Lebanon, France, the UK, and the UAE. She currently practises at Aspris Wellbeing Centre City Walk in Dubai, where she offers culturally sensitive, evidence-based psychological care.
She specialises in treating a range of emotional and behavioural conditions, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bereavement, low self-esteem, ADHD, family and relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life transitions. She also supports children facing attachment-related challenges and stress-related issues, and provides group-based therapy for emotional and behavioural concerns.
Joy draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and parental guidance.
She holds a Master of Science in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice from the University of Edinburgh, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Paris Descartes University. She is certified in TF-CBT, ACT, and ADOS-2, and is licensed by the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai (License No: CDA-PL-0001785).
In addition to her clinical work, Joy has provided mental health training to NGOs, ministries, and educators through her work with Save the Children, Himaya, and UNICEF. She has lectured in Developmental Psychology at Université Saint-Joseph and led the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Diploma programme in the MENA region.
She specialises in treating a range of emotional and behavioural conditions, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bereavement, low self-esteem, ADHD, family and relationship difficulties, and adjustment to life transitions. She also supports children facing attachment-related challenges and stress-related issues, and provides group-based therapy for emotional and behavioural concerns.
Joy draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and parental guidance.
She holds a Master of Science in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Psychological Practice from the University of Edinburgh, as well as a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Paris Descartes University. She is certified in TF-CBT, ACT, and ADOS-2, and is licensed by the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai (License No: CDA-PL-0001785).
In addition to her clinical work, Joy has provided mental health training to NGOs, ministries, and educators through her work with Save the Children, Himaya, and UNICEF. She has lectured in Developmental Psychology at Université Saint-Joseph and led the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Diploma programme in the MENA region.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Ms Joy Abi Habib
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Psychology
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,692 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,562 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 538 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,581 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 2
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
DOI: 10.4715/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34384388 · cited by 36
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Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AE
DOI: 10.4561/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31182646 · cited by 38
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 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
- Awareness When should you see a psychology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · joy.abi.habib@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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