What ages does ClearMinds Center see?

Children and teenagers from 3 to 18. Younger children are usually seen through play therapy; teenagers are usually seen individually, with parents involved separately.

What happens at the first appointment?

It is usually an intake assessment with the parents alone, to gather developmental information about your child. Later sessions are with your child alone, or together with you if your child is young.

How much does a session cost?

The clinic's published standard fee is 1,080 AED per 50 to 55 minute psychotherapy or consultation session, and 540 AED for a shorter 30-minute consultation. A full dyslexia assessment costs between 4,500 and 7,400 AED; ask the clinic for the breakdown. Other assessment fees are not published, so ask the provider. A reduced rate for psychotherapy is available on request for families in financial hardship.

Is it covered by insurance?

The clinic works with insurers on a pay-and-claim basis: you pay at the session and receive a claim-ready invoice to submit to your insurer. It does not direct-bill. Check your own policy's mental health cover.

Does it offer assessments for dyslexia or ADHD?

Yes. It offers psychoeducational assessments plus dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD and developmental / autism assessments. A psychoeducational assessment starts with a parent consultation, then several hours of testing over one or more sessions, then a written report within 14 business days. Testing time varies by assessment, so ask the clinic for your child's plan.

My teenager refuses to go. What can I do?

The clinic says this is common, and some parents come in for a session alone first. For teenagers it offers individual sessions plus separate parent sessions rather than family therapy.

ClearMinds Center: play therapy and child psychology in JLT

Special NeedsCreative & Play Therapy

Checked Oct 2026Details checked October 2026

JLT

Ages3+years and up
PriceAED 540a session, lowest price
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ClearMinds Center for Emotional Health is a psychology clinic in HDS Business Centre, Cluster M, JLT. Alongside its adult and couples work, it runs a children's service: play therapy for younger children, individual therapy for teenagers, parent training sessions, and assessments for learning and development, including psychoeducational, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD and autism assessments. Its teen page says the team sees young people from 3 to 18. The play therapy room is equipped with toys chosen so a child can "talk" to the therapist through play and stories, and the clinic lists anxiety, behaviour, school struggles, ADHD, learning difficulties, trauma and adjusting to big changes such as divorce or relocation among the issues it helps with. Four psychologists are listed on the child page, including Sara Caroppo, who is trained in play therapy, and Dr Nayla Daou, a clinical psychologist and play therapist. This is clinical therapy by appointment, not a drop-in class: it starts with a meeting with parents.

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Creative & Play Therapy, explained

Play therapy is a way for children to work through feelings they can't yet put into words. Instead of sitting and talking, a child plays with carefully chosen toys, figures and stories while a trained therapist watches, joins in and gently reflects back what comes up. Worries, anger, a divorce, a move or a loss often show up in the play long before a child can explain them. Over a series of sessions, children build confidence, learn ways to calm big feelings and find their own ways through problems. It is usually offered to younger children, with older children and teenagers more often seen for talking therapy. Parents are normally part of the process through separate meetings with the therapist.

Who it's for

Children and teenagers aged 3 to 18, and their parents. Younger children are seen mainly through play therapy; teenagers are usually seen individually, with parents involved separately. The clinic lists anxiety, behavioural problems, school struggles, ADHD, learning difficulties, autism spectrum, trauma, depression and adjustment to life changes among the issues it works with. Its site says you don't need a crisis to come: many families seek therapy as a proactive step.

What to expect

The first appointment is usually an intake assessment with parents alone, to gather your child's developmental history. After that, sessions are with your child alone, or together with you if your child is young. Younger children work in the play therapy room; teenagers usually have individual sessions, typically weekly, and parents take part through separate conversations about what helps at home. For a psychoeducational assessment, there is a parent consultation first, then several hours of testing over one or more sessions, then a written report within 14 business days. A shorter 30-minute consultation is available (540 AED). Appointments are required.

Highlights

Play therapy room equipped with toys and stories for younger children (clearmindscenter.com)
Sees children and teenagers aged 3 to 18 (clearmindscenter.com)
Parent training sessions based on positive and attachment parenting (clearmindscenter.com)
Psychoeducational, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, ADHD and developmental / autism assessments (clearmindscenter.com)
Reduced rate on request for families facing financial hardship (clearmindscenter.com)
4.8 on Google from 49 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

ClearMinds Center has 4.8 on Google from 49 reviews: 46 are five stars and 3 are one star. Testimonials from parents on the clinic's own site mention a teenage son who seemed "lighter" after sessions and a young child's anxiety, tics and nightmares easing, with parents given techniques to use at home.

The facts

Ages: 3 to 18
Prices: 1,080 AED per 50-55 minute psychotherapy / consultation session; 540 AED per 30-minute consultation (standard fees, clearmindscenter.com/payment, undated; confirm current). Dyslexia assessment 4,500-7,400 AED (clearmindscenter.com dyslexia assessment page; ask for the breakdown). Other assessment fees: ask the provider.
Schedule: By appointment; teen therapy usually weekly
Trial: Ask the provider
Languages: English, Arabic, French
Where: Office 2904 & 2907, HDS Business Centre, Cluster M, Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), Dubai
How to book: clearmindscenter.com/bookappointment · +971 58 557 6220 · +971 4 557 6220 · wa.me/971585576220 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Sat9am–6pm
SunClosed

Questions parents ask

Good to know

By appointment only; open Monday to Saturday 9AM-6PM, closed Sunday (clearmindscenter.com)
Insurance is pay-and-claim: you pay at the session and get a claim-ready invoice; no direct billing (clearmindscenter.com)
Payment by card via payment link or by bank transfer after an emailed invoice (clearmindscenter.com)
The site lists therapy in Arabic and a French-speaking psychologist as well as English; ask which clinicians see children in each language (clearmindscenter.com)
For teenagers, the clinic offers individual sessions plus separate parent sessions rather than family therapy (clearmindscenter.com)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park, seating and toilet; nursing room (Google listing)