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Dr. Samra Tahir
✓ Verified Trust score 94/100

Dr. Samra Tahir

Psychology · Abu Dhabi

👤 6 years of experience

4.79 · 11 verified reviews

5,049+ Patients seen
6 Years in practice
4 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr Samra Tahir is a Clinical Psychologist, Chartered Member of the Psychological Society of Ireland, and the Managing Director & Co-Founder of Irish Wellness Medical Center. With decades of international experience across Ireland, Pakistan and the UAE, she is widely recognised for her clinical expertise, leadership and dedication to delivering high-quality, person-centred mental health care.
Dr Samra is known for her integrative, evidence-based approach, combining a strong foundation in clinical research with a deep understanding of psychological therapies and human behaviour. She tailors interventions to meet the individual needs of children, adolescents and adults, always practising with empathy, cultural sensitivity and clinical precision. Her academic background includes a Master of Arts, MPhil and PhD in Clinical Psychology.
Throughout her career, Dr Samra has held prominent leadership roles, including Head of the Child Psychology Department at the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology (Abu Dhabi) and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at KidsHeart Medical Center. Her clinical work has encompassed a wide spectrum of psychological, developmental and behavioural conditions.
Dr Samra offers an inclusive therapeutic environment where individuals and families feel understood, supported and empowered. Her calm, grounded presence has established her as a trusted clinician and an influential voice in mental health advocacy across the region.
Today, Dr Samra co-leads Irish Wellness Medical Center with a shared vision of compassion, integrity and evidence-based psychological care, ensuring that every patient receives personalised, high-quality support on their journey towards emotional wellbeing.

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

— Dr. Samra Tahir

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Psychology
    UAB Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-100796 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-14D77B02 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,124
Annual physical exam 99395 418
Vaccination administration 90471 818
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,253

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Samra Tahir
HEADSHOT
Samra Tahir in consultation
IN OFFICE
Samra Tahir with the team
WITH TEAM
Samra Tahir at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet Samra Tahir

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Samra Tahir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9399/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36290204 · cited by 140
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Samra Tahir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3499/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33334190 · cited by 150
  3. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Samra Tahir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4424/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32390394 · cited by 80

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

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 Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
4.79
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11 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
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Bedside Manner
4.8
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.5
Staff Friendliness
4.8
Ease Of Appointment
4.7
Value For Money
4.7
Would Recommend Pct
95.0
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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.

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