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Ms Reem Shaheen

Psychology Dubai

Ms Reem Shaheen

7 years of experience

7,187+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Reem Shaheen at a glance

Ms Reem Shaheen is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 22+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Reem Shaheen, the Managing Director of BE Psychology Center for Emotional Wellbeing, is a highly qualified and licensed Counselling Psychologist with 12 years of experience in the field across three countries. She is a dedicated member of The American Counselling Association (ACA), The Academy of Eating Disorders (AED), and holds a licence from the Community Development Authority (CDA).
Reem completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt in 2004 followed by her Masters in Counselling Mental Health and Wellness at New York University (NYU), further expanding her expertise. Her commitment to specialisation led her to an internship at The Center of the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB), where she received extensive training, lectures, and supervision in working with eating disorders and addiction disorders. Reem also completed comprehensive training by Paula Hall, PhD, focused on sex addiction disorders.
As a Psychotherapist, Reem draws from various therapeutic theories, combining psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic approaches. She employs concepts from object relations, attachment, and relational theories to help individuals rewrite their life stories and overcome past struggles, leading to increased inner peace and emotional growth.
Reem's perspective on psychotherapy is rooted in the belief that it offers a unique opportunity for emotional development and heightened insight. She guides her clients in understanding how their life experiences have shaped their current circumstances. This self-awareness serves as a catalyst for positive change, allowing individuals to embark on a journey towards improved wellbeing and personal growth under her expert care.

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

— Ms Reem Shaheen

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Psychology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-7 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-D97E6283 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,650
Annual physical exam 99395 2,084
Vaccination administration 90471 2,932
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,891

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Reem Shaheen
HEADSHOT
Reem Shaheen in consultation
IN OFFICE
Reem Shaheen with the team
WITH TEAM
Reem Shaheen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Reem Shaheen

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Reem Shaheen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5334/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37348236 · cited by 34
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Reem Shaheen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4362/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31714787 · cited by 184

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 2026-03-19 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology? 2026-01-11 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · reem.shaheen@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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Ms Reem Shaheen's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Reem Shaheen 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

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  • What does Reem Shaheen specialise in?

    Reem Shaheen specialises in Psychology in Dubai, AE. 22 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Reem Shaheen treat?

    Reem Shaheen treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Reem Shaheen practise?

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

  • What languages does Reem Shaheen speak?

    Reem Shaheen speaks English, Arabic.

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