Dr. Fouzia Al Ali
Calm Mind Sessions

Calm Mind Sessions in Dubai
Practical skills for how you think and cope

Calm Mind Sessions are structured talking sessions. They look at how your thoughts, feelings, body sensations and actions affect each other, and at habits that may keep a problem going. Dr Fouzia is a consultant family physician who offers Calm Mind Sessions in Dubai. She can also review physical factors such as sleep, medicines or other health concerns while you practise practical skills between sessions.

A practical, collaborative approach

Work together on useful next steps.

A first conversation to hear your story and agree what you want to work on
Clear, time-limited goals reviewed along the way
A look at how thoughts, feelings, body sensations and actions connect
Practical exercises such as thought records and activity planning
Gradual exposure to feared situations when it is appropriate and agreed
Regular reviews of what is helping and what may need to change
What happens at your first session

Start with your story and a shared plan.

The first session is a chance to explain what has been troubling you and what you would like to change. Dr Fouzia can ask about your symptoms and relevant medical factors, then discuss goals and whether Calm Mind Sessions seems like a suitable next step.

Talk about what is troubling you and how long it has been happening

Complete a short questionnaire and review relevant medical factors

Agree on goals and a plan to review your progress

Calm Mind Sessions in Dubai

Choose support for what you are facing.

Calm Mind Sessions treatment in Dubai

Practical work focused on what matters now.

Calm Mind Sessions often focuses on current patterns and practical changes rather than reviewing your whole life history. It is not the right fit for every concern. If a different kind of support may suit you better, Dr Fouzia can discuss options and next steps.

When to seek urgent care

Your safety comes first.

Calm Mind Sessions is not an emergency service. If you may harm yourself or cannot keep yourself safe, get urgent help in the UAE now. Call 998 for an ambulance or 999 for police or go to the nearest emergency department.

A few helpful answers

Frequently asked questions.

What is Calm Mind Sessions?

Calm Mind Sessions is a structured talking therapy that helps you notice how thoughts, feelings and behaviour affect one another, then practise practical ways to respond to difficult situations.

What might I do between sessions?

You may try an exercise agreed with your clinician, such as a thought record or activity plan, then discuss what you noticed at the next review.

How many sessions will I need?

It varies by person and concern. Your plan can be reviewed with you as you go.

Ready when you are

Book a first conversation about Calm Mind Sessions.

Talk through what you are facing with a doctor who has time to listen.

Information on this site is educational. It does not replace advice from a qualified clinician.

Get in touch

Not sure where to start? Tell us what's going on.

Message us on WhatsApp, or leave your details and our clinic team will get back to you the same working day.

What happens next
  1. 1
    Share your details

    Tell us what you would like help with. It takes about a minute.

  2. 2
    We reply the same working day

    The clinic team will message you on WhatsApp to find a time that suits you.

  3. 3
    Meet Dr. Fouzia

    A longer first visit, in person in Dubai or online, so nothing gets rushed.

Clinic
Al Borj Medical Center, Dubai
Consultations
In person or online
Hours
Sun – Thu, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
+971
Preferred consultation
Preferred language