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Dr. Olivia Pounds

Verified Psychology Dubai

Dr. Olivia Pounds

11 years of experience 5.0 (2 verified reviews)

7,663+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Olivia Pounds at a glance

Dr. Olivia Pounds is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Olivia Pounds is a Clinical Psychologist specialising in neuropsychology, licensed to practise in both the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. She has over 10 years of experience across clinical and research settings, providing psychological therapy and comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for children, young people, adults, and older adults.
Dr Pounds completed a Master’s degree in Neuroscience at the University of Sussex in 2016, following a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She was awarded a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2023 from Royal Holloway, University of London. Her specialist training and practice focus on cognitive, behavioural, and emotional functioning across the lifespan.
Her UK-based clinical experience includes roles within Psychological Medicine at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, inpatient trauma wards and outpatient neuropsychology services at Royal Sussex County Hospital, and child and adolescent mental health services in East London. She has also worked at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, supporting individuals with brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and neurosurgical conditions. In addition, she has provided specialist assessment and intervention at 10 Harley Street.
Dr Pounds delivers neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based psychological interventions for neurological, neurodevelopmental, and mental health presentations. Her work includes supporting emotional adjustment, learning and behavioural needs, and monitoring cognitive change to inform daily, academic, and occupational functioning.

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

— Dr. Olivia Pounds

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-192426 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-23166B82 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,005
Annual physical exam 99395 1,979
Vaccination administration 90471 2,667
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 340

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Olivia Pounds in consultation
IN OFFICE
Olivia Pounds with the team
WITH TEAM
Olivia Pounds at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Olivia Pounds

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Olivia Pounds, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6057/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39326194 · cited by 77
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Olivia Pounds, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7790/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37565720 · cited by 95
  3. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Olivia Pounds, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6440/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36491428 · cited by 121

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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · olivia.pounds@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

2 verified reviews
5.00
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2 reviews
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. Olivia Pounds's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Olivia Pounds 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

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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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  • What does Olivia Pounds specialise in?

    Olivia Pounds specialises in Psychology in Dubai, AE. 11 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Olivia Pounds treat?

    Olivia Pounds treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Olivia Pounds practise?

    Olivia Pounds practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Olivia Pounds speak?

    Olivia Pounds speaks English.

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