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Dr. Masa Al-Kurdi

Verified Psychology Dubai

Dr. Masa Al-Kurdi

12 years of experience 4.9 (11 verified reviews)

5,716+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Masa Al-Kurdi at a glance

Dr. Masa Al-Kurdi is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Masa Al-Kurdi is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with 14 years of experience in mental health, currently practicing at The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre in Dubai. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Westminster, UK in 2006, followed by her Master's degree in Psychological Research Methods at the same university in 2008. She later completed a postgraduate certificate in Higher Education, also at the University of Westminster, as well as her PhD in Psychology in 2016.

Dr Al-Kurdi's clinical focus is on helping people receive the most culturally and socially appropriate support they need to improve themselves as a whole. She has a specialist interest in providing complex psychological support to refugees and communities in conflict and war-devastated areas in the Middle East and around the world.

Dr Al-Kurdi sees both adults and children with a broad range of mental health conditions, including the following:


Anxiety

Depression

Trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Sleep problems

Stress

Grief and bereavement

Migraines

Work-related stress

Chronic pain

Health anxiety and chronic illness

Stuttering

Relationship issues


She has undertaken specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing *EMDR) and places these techniques as the root of therapeutic approach. She is well equipped to provide support to her patients in both individual and group settings.

Dr Al-Kurdi is a published author and trainer in CBT-focused techniques. She is also a member of the British Psychological Society and a Board Member for the Children and War Foundation.

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

— Dr. Masa Al-Kurdi

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Psychology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-492784 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-B6BC75BC · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,405
Annual physical exam 99395 163
Vaccination administration 90471 2,083
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,188

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Masa Al-Kurdi
HEADSHOT
Masa Al-Kurdi in consultation
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Masa Al-Kurdi with the team
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Masa Al-Kurdi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Masa Al-Kurdi

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Masa Al-Kurdi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1878/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35195733 · cited by 101
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Masa Al-Kurdi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3456/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36981748 · cited by 95
  3. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Masa Al-Kurdi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1309/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36070720 · cited by 57
  4. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Masa Al-Kurdi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2128/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33719756 · cited by 155

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 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology 2026-03-18 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology? 2026-01-19 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · masa.al.kurdi@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
4.94
★★★★⯨
11 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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. Masa Al-Kurdi'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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    Masa Al-Kurdi specialises in Psychology in Dubai, AE. 18 years of clinical experience.

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