Emotional Eating Therapy
in Dubai
Understand what food is doing for you. Many people turn to food when they feel stressed, bored, lonely or low. Sometimes it brings comfort for a moment, followed by guilt or a sense of losing control. Dr Fouzia is a consultant family physician who offers emotional eating therapy in Dubai using Calm Mind Sessions. Sessions help you notice what triggers the urge, understand what the eating does for you and practise other ways of coping, without shame and without a diet.
How it can look.
What sessions may cover.
Sessions are structured around the link between feelings and eating, with practical steps you try between meetings.
Keeping a simple diary of urges, feelings and what happened, with no calorie counting
Spotting triggers such as stress, tiredness, loneliness or particular situations
Testing thoughts like “I have blown it, so I may as well carry on”
Building other ways to meet the need behind the urge, such as rest, connection or a break
Regular, kind eating routines that reduce extreme hunger, agreed with you
Handling slips without self-criticism, and planning for tougher times
A doctor’s view.
Dr Fouzia can also review medical factors that affect appetite and mood, such as poor sleep, hormonal changes, stress and some medicines. This page is about the link between feelings and eating. It is not a weight-loss programme.
When to get specialist help.
If you often eat large amounts in a short time, feel out of control, and feel distressed afterwards, this may be binge eating disorder, which benefits from specialist assessment. Dr Fouzia will talk it through with you and arrange the right care.
Your safety comes first.
Urgent medical care is needed for fainting, chest pain, a very slow or irregular heartbeat, repeated vomiting or thoughts of harming yourself. In the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance or 999 for police or go to the nearest emergency department.
Frequently asked questions.
Is emotional eating the same as an eating disorder?
Not necessarily. Many people eat emotionally at times. When it becomes frequent, feels out of control or causes distress, it is worth getting help.
Will you put me on a diet?
No. Calm Mind Sessions here focuses on thoughts, feelings and habits, not on restricting food.
How many sessions will I need?
It varies with your goals and circumstances. You can review the plan together as you go.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes, sessions are available online as well as in person in Dubai.
Take the first step towards a calmer relationship with food.
Talk it through with a doctor who has time to listen.
Information on this site is educational. It does not replace advice from a qualified clinician.
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Message us on WhatsApp, or leave your details and our clinic team will get back to you the same working day.
- 1Share your details
Tell us what you would like help with. It takes about a minute.
- 2We reply the same working day
The clinic team will message you on WhatsApp to find a time that suits you.
- 3Meet 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