Does The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre offer play therapy for children?

Yes. Its child psychology service lists play therapy or art therapy to help children process emotions safely, alongside individual therapy, parent coaching and family therapy.

How much does it cost?

Fees are not published. The payment policy asks you to contact reception on 04 422 1606 for current fees. Sessions are paid on the day by card, bank transfer or cash. A reduced fee programme with assistant psychologists exists; ask whether it covers children's sessions.

Does it take insurance?

The centre does not bill insurers directly, but provides the paperwork you need to claim reimbursement. Check your own policy before booking.

What happens at the first appointment for a child?

It usually starts with an initial consultation with parents about developmental history and current concerns, followed by play-based observation or age-appropriate assessments with the child. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete intake forms.

Can my child be assessed for autism or learning difficulties here?

Yes. The centre offers autism assessments, with developmental history taken from parents and activities matched to the child's age, and lists learning assessments for children. For an ADHD assessment for a child, ask the provider: the site's dedicated ADHD assessment is for adults.

Where is it and is there parking?

Unit 6002, 6004-6005, 6th Floor, Block B/C, Building 64, Al Razi Medical Complex, Dubai Healthcare City. There is an on-site parking garage.

The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre

Special NeedsCreative & Play Therapy

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The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre is a mental health clinic in the Al Razi Medical Complex, Dubai Healthcare City, with psychiatrists, psychologists and therapists who see adults, couples and families as well as children. So this is a clinic, not a kids' club. For children, its child psychology service lists play therapy or art therapy to help kids process emotions safely, alongside parent coaching, family therapy and work with schools on accommodations. It also offers autism assessments, learning assessments for children and an early intervention service that is child-focused and family-centred. On the creative side, psychotherapist Olivia Rosa Izzo's profile says she combines talking and creative therapies using art, play, music and movement, and works with children and adolescents. The centre says its clinicians speak over 10 languages between them, so ask which languages your child's therapist speaks. Fees are not published: the site asks you to contact reception, and a free 15-minute call is offered to help you work out the right kind of support.

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The activity

Creative & Play Therapy, explained

Play and art therapy are ways for children to work through feelings they can't yet put into words. Instead of sitting and talking, a child might draw, paint, build, act out stories with toys or use music and movement, while a trained therapist watches, joins in and gently reflects back what comes up. It can help with worry, anger, big changes at home, grief or difficult experiences, and it builds emotional vocabulary, confidence and calmer ways of coping. Parents are usually met first to share the background, and often get guidance on supporting progress at home. Because it is play-based, it suits young children well, and older children and teens can use creative methods too.

Who it's for

Children and adolescents with emotional, developmental or behavioural difficulties, and their parents; no age range is published for play or art therapy. Olivia Rosa Izzo's profile says she uses play and creative therapies with children, adolescents and suitable adults. The centre also sees adults and couples.

What to expect

For a child, the process starts with an initial consultation with parents to go over developmental history and current concerns, then play-based observation or age-appropriate assessments with the child. The first session is described as a gentle, open conversation, and at the end the therapist outlines next steps. Arrive 15 minutes early to fill in consent and intake forms. Sessions are paid at the time of the appointment by card, bank transfer or cash. There is no trial class, but a free 15-minute call is offered; ask the provider about session length and fees.

Highlights

Play therapy or art therapy for children, within the child psychology service (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Parent coaching, family therapy and collaboration with schools (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Autism assessments and learning assessments for children (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Early intervention that is child-focused and family-centred (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Free 15-minute call before booking (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Rated 4.6 on Google from 152 reviews (Google listing)

Why parents rate it

What parents say on Google

The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre is rated 4.6 on Google from 152 reviews: 133 are five-star and 3 are four-star, with 1 three-star, 1 two-star and 14 one-star. The reviews cover the whole clinic, which also sees adults and couples, so they are not only about children's therapy.

The facts

Ages: Children and adolescents; no age range published for play or art therapy
Prices: Ask the provider
Schedule: By appointment
Trial: No trial session; a free 15-minute call is offered
Languages: English
Where: Unit 6002, 6004-6005, 6th Floor, Block B/C, Building 64, Al Razi Medical Complex, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai
How to book: psychiatryandtherapy.ae/book-your-free-consultation · +971 4 422 1606 · wa.me/971543237947 · [email protected]
Opening hours: Mon–Sat8am–8pm
Sun10am–5pm

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Good to know

Clinic hours are Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm and Sunday 10am-5pm; these are reception hours, not session times (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Appointment only (Google listing)
On-site parking garage (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
No direct insurance billing; the centre provides documents for you to claim back (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
A reduced fee programme with assistant psychologists exists; ask whether it covers children's sessions (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and car park (Google listing)
Outpatient clinic: in an emergency, go to a hospital such as Rashid Hospital (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)
Clinicians speak over 10 languages between them; ask which languages are available for your child's therapist (psychiatryandtherapy.ae)