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Dr Malak Jaafari
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Dr Malak Jaafari

Psychiatry · Jeddah

👤 10 years of experience

8,350+ Patients seen
10 Years in practice
10 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Malak Jaafari is a dedicated Psychologist and Educational Consultant practising in Saudi Arabia. She is committed to providing comprehensive mental health care and educational support to her patients, fostering a safe and reassuring environment for individuals seeking guidance and treatment. Her patient-centred approach ensures that each individual receives tailored care to meet their unique psychological needs.
Dr Jaafari holds a Bachelor's degree in General Psychology from King Abdulaziz University. She has further advanced her clinical expertise by obtaining the American Board in Applied Behaviour Analysis, specifically focusing on the treatment of autism. Additionally, she holds professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, reflecting her strict adherence to high medical and ethical standards.
In her clinical practice, Dr Jaafari specialises in managing a wide range of psychological conditions, including anxiety, depression, social phobia, and panic attacks. She is highly skilled in addressing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), alongside specialised child behaviour modification techniques.

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

— Dr Malak Jaafari

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-771792 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-D9BBE97D · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 304
Medication management 90833 3,039
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,208
Family therapy 90847 2,213

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 30 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Malak Jaafari in consultation
IN OFFICE
Malak Jaafari with the team
WITH TEAM
Malak Jaafari at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet Malak Jaafari

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.3160/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37978787 · cited by 77
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9053/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39762962 · cited by 143
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.1483/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32671857 · cited by 201
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.1680/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30584877 · cited by 83

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Jeddah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · malak.jaafari@euroclinics.example

Location

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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.

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