Dubai · Online therapy with a UK-based practitioner
English-speaking therapy for people in Dubai
Work may be going well while sleep, patience or your relationship are getting worse. I offer online individual and couples therapy in English for people in Dubai, subject to checking location requirements and whether this service fits your needs.
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What is happening outside work?
You might spend the day making decisions, then find yourself unable to answer a simple question at home. You might be tired of moving the difficult conversation to another weekend. Or you may have plenty of people to see and very few people you would tell that you are struggling.
These experiences are not unique to Dubai, and they do not describe everyone who lives there. What matters is how your circumstances affect you. Therapy can focus on anxiety, loneliness, confidence, work pressure or a relationship that needs attention.
I cannot switch off.
We can look at when the worry starts, what you do to manage it and what happens to your rest and relationships. Practical pressures deserve attention alongside your reactions to them.
My job feels tied to our whole life here.
If work affects your housing, income or permission to remain, uncertainty can be difficult to put down. We can work with its emotional impact. Your actual employment and immigration options need qualified advice.
We moved together but live separate lives.
One partner may have work and regular contact while the other is still building a routine. We can examine how time, money and the work of settling in are shared.
I am lonely, but I do not want more networking.
You may need a different kind of connection rather than a fuller calendar. We can explore who you can be honest with and what gets in the way of asking for support.
For more on the move itself, read about expat therapy.
Online couples therapy for people in Dubai
Long working days or frequent travel can leave a couple with very little time together. That does not explain every argument. We need to understand what happens in the time you do have: who raises a concern, how it is heard, what each person does next and whether anything changes afterwards.
In couples work, I may ask you to slow down one recent disagreement. We can hear what each person was trying to say, identify behaviour that made the conversation harder, and practise a clearer response. We also look at whether the practical arrangements are reasonable for both of you.
If betrayal, separation or a difficult decision is the reason you are looking, you can say that at the consultation. Explore couples therapy, support after an affair or support for a partner who relocated.
Working with Kita
I am Kita Tabachka, a Bulgarian-born, UK-based BACP-registered relational therapist. My work includes individuals and couples living abroad. You can read about my approach and check my BACP directory profile.
We start with a free 15–20 minute consultation. You can tell me what brings you, ask questions and decide whether you would like to continue. We discuss your needs, the country you will attend from, privacy and available appointments before agreeing to work together.
For couples work, both partners attend the consultation. If we begin, I usually meet each of you individually to understand your background before joint sessions. We agree the purpose, fees and confidentiality arrangements for those meetings first.
Individual therapy: £70 for 50 minutes.
Couples therapy: £100 for 70 minutes, per couple.
Sessions are online through Carepatron. Fees are charged in British pounds (GBP). Read the fees and process.
What to check before booking from Dubai
I work online from the UK. I do not have a clinic in your city. Before accepting an appointment, I check your location, professional arrangements and whether this service fits your needs. Tell me before travelling or moving country so we can review whether the work can continue. Read how therapy across borders is assessed.
You need a private place to speak, a suitable device and a reliable connection. We agree confidentiality and its limits before starting. Appointment availability is confirmed in your local time.
BACP registration describes my UK professional registration. It is not a claim of UAE professional registration. The consultation helps establish whether working together is possible and appropriate before paid therapy is arranged.
We confirm appointment times for your location. If you use a shared home or a work device, consider whether you can speak privately and receive appointment notifications safely. We can discuss those practical concerns before starting.
An option when writing suits you better
Written counselling costs £50 per week for one personal reply from me through Carepatron, on an agreed day. It can suit someone who wants time to put their thoughts into words. We first agree suitability, message arrangements and location requirements. It is not an immediate-response service.
Questions you may have
Are you based in Dubai?
No. I am a UK-based therapist offering online appointments. I do not have a Dubai clinic or claim UAE registration. We check the professional arrangements and suitability before agreeing to work together.
Can I ask about anxiety or burnout rather than couples therapy?
Yes. You can enquire individually about anxiety, work pressure, low mood, loneliness or relationship concerns. We discuss your needs and whether my service is appropriate.
Can both partners join from different countries?
It may be possible. Both locations, privacy arrangements and time zones need to be checked before we begin. Please tell me if either partner will travel during the work.
How much are appointments?
Individual sessions cost £70 for 50 minutes. Couples sessions cost £100 for 70 minutes per couple. The introductory consultation is free and lasts 15–20 minutes.
Can I have therapy outside working hours?
My working week is Monday to Friday, with limited evening availability. We confirm current options in your local time rather than promise a particular slot.
Can you advise me about my visa or employment contract?
No. Those questions need appropriately qualified advice. Therapy can help you think about how the uncertainty affects your wellbeing, relationships and decisions.
