What age does Dr Dona Psychology Clinic see children from?

The clinic works with children aged 4 and up. Play therapy is described for children aged 4 to 12, and the adolescent therapists see young people aged 12 to 18.

Does my child come to the first appointment?

For children, no. The first session is a parent consultation without your child, so the psychologist can take a full developmental and family history before meeting your child. For teenagers, a joint first session with parent and teen may be arranged, depending on age and preference.

How much does therapy cost?

The clinic says ongoing therapy sessions start from AED 600. Assessments, such as ADHD evaluations, are priced separately depending on the testing needed. Ask the provider for the fee for your child's sessions.

The clinic bills FMC insurance directly. For other insurers, it provides the invoice and paperwork for you to claim, depending on your policy.

Are sessions available online?

Yes. The clinic offers both face-to-face sessions at its JLT clinic and online sessions.

How long is each session?

Session length and how often sessions run are not published. Ask the provider.

Dr Dona Psychology Clinic: play therapy and child psychology in JLT

Special NeedsCreative & Play Therapy

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

JLT

Dr Dona Psychology Clinic is a DHA-licensed psychology clinic on the fifth floor of Saba Tower 1 in Cluster E, JLT. It is a psychology clinic for adults and children, with a dedicated Children & Adolescents division. For younger children it offers play therapy from age 4, in a room with toys, art materials and sand trays, alongside age-adapted CBT, art and expressive therapies, social skills work and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Teenagers aged 12 to 18 can see an adolescent therapist for anxiety, low mood, friendships, school pressure or family conflict. The clinic also carries out psychoeducational assessments that look at how a child learns, plus autism, ADHD and learning disability assessments. The clinicians named for children speak English, and two of them also speak Arabic. Sessions can be face to face or online. Ongoing therapy starts from AED 600 a session. The clinic bills FMC insurance directly and provides paperwork for other insurers. It is rated 5.0 on Google from 21 reviews.

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The activity

Creative & Play Therapy, explained

Play therapy is a way for children to work through feelings they cannot yet put into words. In a room set up with toys, books, games, art materials and sand trays, a trained therapist lets the child lead the play, or sets short activities aimed at a specific goal. Drawing, painting, storytelling and arranging miniature figures in a sand tray all give a child a way to show what is going on. It is typically used for younger children, and parents usually meet the therapist separately to talk about progress and how to support their child at home. It is therapy, not a class: families usually come for a specific worry, such as anxiety, behaviour or a big change.

Who it's for

Children aged 4 and up (play therapy is described for children aged 4-12) and teenagers aged 12-18, plus their parents. The clinic also sees adults and couples. Special needs: it offers autism, ADHD, learning disability and psychoeducational assessments.

What to expect

Before booking, the clinic offers a free 10-minute introductory call to help choose the right therapist. Your first appointment is a parent consultation without your child in the room. The psychologist takes a full developmental and family history and goes through your worries in detail before meeting your child. After that, sessions depend on the child. Younger children may do free play, where they choose how to play, or structured play with a set goal, and may use sand trays, drawing and storytelling. Parents may have regular catch-ups with the therapist. For teenagers, joint parent-teen sessions may be arranged, and teen sessions are confidential within safeguarding limits. Ask the provider about session length and frequency.

Highlights

Play therapy for children from age 4, with toys, art materials and sand trays (drdonaclinic.com)
Adolescent therapy for ages 12-18, with school liaison if the young person consents (drdonaclinic.com)
First appointment is a parent-only consultation (drdonaclinic.com)
Psychoeducational, autism, ADHD and learning disability assessments (drdonaclinic.com)
Face-to-face sessions in JLT or online (drdonaclinic.com)
Direct billing with FMC insurance; invoices provided for other insurers (drdonaclinic.com)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The clinic is rated 5.0 on Google from 21 reviews, and all 21 are five-star.

The facts

Ages: Children aged 4 and up; play therapy described for ages 4-12; teen therapy ages 12-18
Prices: Ongoing therapy sessions from AED 600 (a 'from' price for the clinic, not a child-specific fee); assessments priced separately
Trial: Free 10-minute introductory call to help match you with a therapist (drdonaclinic.com)
Languages: English, Arabic, Hindi, Malayalam
Where: 502, Saba Tower 1, Cluster E, JLT, Dubai
How to book: wa.me/971566957692 · +971 4 572 8281 · +971 56 695 7692 · [email protected] · drdonaclinic.com/contact
Opening hours: Mon–Sat11am–7pm
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Questions parents ask

Good to know

Ongoing therapy sessions start from AED 600; assessments are priced separately depending on the testing needed (drdonaclinic.com)
The clinicians named for children speak English; Zaynab Obaidi and Rama Hamarsheh also speak Arabic, and Vidya Suzan Jose also speaks Hindi and Malayalam (drdonaclinic.com)
WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach the clinic, and it says it responds to enquiries within 24 hours (drdonaclinic.com)
Wheelchair-accessible toilet and car park (Google listing)