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Dr. Layla Touma Tannous

Verified Clinical Psychology Dubai

Dr. Layla Touma Tannous

6 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

10,622+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
12
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Layla Touma Tannous at a glance

Dr. Layla Touma Tannous is a Clinical Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 7+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Layla Touma Tannous is a highly dedicated Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist who began her professional journey in 2019 after completing her psychology degrees at Lebanese University. Over the years, Dr. Touma Tannous has gained significant experience providing therapy across various settings in Lebanon, including hospitals, NGOs, private practice, and online platforms. She has worked with adults, couples, families, and the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges.
Dr. Touma Tannous adopts a holistic approach to therapy, placing great emphasis on personalized care that is culturally sensitive and tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Her work is rooted in collaboration, not only with the individuals she supports but also with their families, healthcare professionals, and support networks. This collaborative approach ensures that patients are empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
Her expertise spans various psychological services, including emotional support, suicide prevention, and the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, depression, stress, phobias, and personality disorders. She is also experienced in helping individuals manage PTSD and CPTSD, providing them with the tools they need to navigate their trauma.
Dr. Touma Tannous has undertaken extensive training and professional development throughout her career, earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Lebanese University. She is an International Advanced Schema Therapist (ISST) and has completed various postgraduate certifications, including in CBT/REBT, DBT, and ACT therapy. She has also trained in mediation and conflict resolution, further expanding her ability to support clients through complex relational and emotional difficulties.

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

— Dr. Layla Touma Tannous

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Clinical Psychology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Clinical Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-41616 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Clinical Psychology
#EB-7F0B4A43 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,652
Annual physical exam 99395 226
Vaccination administration 90471 2,994
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,637

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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Layla Touma Tannous in consultation
IN OFFICE
Layla Touma Tannous with the team
WITH TEAM
Layla Touma Tannous at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Layla Touma Tannous

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Clinical Psychology outcomes
    Layla Touma Tannous, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9774/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31158681 · cited by 116
  2. Outcomes of Clinical Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Layla Touma Tannous, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5581/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32388255 · cited by 110

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Clinical Psychology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · layla.touma.tannous@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
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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. Layla Touma Tannous's Areas of Specialty

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

Clinical Psychology

Dr. Layla Touma Tannous is one of 7 clinical psychology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse clinical psychology doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Layla Touma Tannous specialise in?

    Layla Touma Tannous specialises in Clinical Psychology in Dubai, AE. 7 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Layla Touma Tannous treat?

    Layla Touma Tannous treats conditions within Clinical Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Layla Touma Tannous practise?

    Layla Touma Tannous practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Layla Touma Tannous speaks English, Arabic, French.

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    Layla Touma Tannous has a verified rating of 5/5 from 5 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.