Trust score 8/100
Zahra Afshari
👤 14 years of experience
2,126+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Zahra Afshari is a skilled Psychodynamic Therapist at LifeWorks Dubai who specialises in helping individuals gain valuable insights into their lives and current challenges. With her expertise, she evaluates the patterns that people develop over time, examining crucial life factors such as emotions, thoughts, early-life experiences, and beliefs. By recognising recurring patterns, Dr Afshari assists individuals in understanding how they can avoid distress or develop effective defence mechanisms to cope with difficulties. This newfound insight empowers them to initiate positive changes in their lives to better their overall wellbeing.
At the heart of psychodynamic therapy is the therapeutic relationship, which Dr Afshari emphasises. Through this relationship, individuals can explore and understand how they interact with friends and loved ones. She places a strong emphasis on transference, a key aspect of therapy, which reveals how early life relationships continue to influence present day behaviour. This in-depth exploration of interpersonal relationships enables individuals to gain insights into their role in relationship patterns and empowers them to transform these dynamics.
Dr Afshari encourages her clients to express their emotions, desires, and fears freely. By creating an open, accepting and compassionate environment, she helps individuals uncover vulnerable feelings that may have been pushed into the unconscious. She sees adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, identity problems, relationship issues, sexuality and intimacy issues and self-esteem issues. She also sees children above 10 years old.
At the heart of psychodynamic therapy is the therapeutic relationship, which Dr Afshari emphasises. Through this relationship, individuals can explore and understand how they interact with friends and loved ones. She places a strong emphasis on transference, a key aspect of therapy, which reveals how early life relationships continue to influence present day behaviour. This in-depth exploration of interpersonal relationships enables individuals to gain insights into their role in relationship patterns and empowers them to transform these dynamics.
Dr Afshari encourages her clients to express their emotions, desires, and fears freely. By creating an open, accepting and compassionate environment, she helps individuals uncover vulnerable feelings that may have been pushed into the unconscious. She sees adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, identity problems, relationship issues, sexuality and intimacy issues and self-esteem issues. She also sees children above 10 years old.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Zahra Afshari
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Psychology
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychology
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,684 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,482 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,298 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,317 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AE
DOI: 10.6089/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38871333 · cited by 164
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
DOI: 10.2664/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30109068 · cited by 134
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 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
- Awareness When should you see a psychology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · zahra.afshari@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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