Ms. Fariha Khan

Ms. Fariha is a Counsellor with a broad experience of working with adults, adolescents and children in Dubai and the United Kingdom. She is working as a counsellor in Dubai, providing counselling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults dealing with wide range of mental health difficulties such as: Depression, anxiety, panic disorder, BPD, relationship difficulties, bereavement, stress, low self-esteem, crisis, self-harm, living with terminal illness, chronic pain, obesity, etc

Ms. Fariha has authored many articles on children and teenage problems and has delivered numerous lectures at regional and international Conferences on various topics related to mental health. She is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Society of Emirates Mental Health.

Range of services offered by the Counsellor at Health Call Clinic  

Counselling for adults: dealing with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, relationship difficulties, bereavement, stress, low self-esteem, abuse, self-harm, living with terminal illness/chronic pain, miscarriage, obesity, etc.

Counselling for adolescents: dealing with depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, bereavement, stress, low self-esteem, abuse, self-harm, family discord, peer pressure exam anxiety, etc.

Counselling for children (from 5 years): dealing with anxiety disorder, bullying or being bullied, lying, stealing, bereavement, adjustment difficulties, etc.

Parenting sessions: dealing with difficult teens or behavioural difficulties with managing younger children, tips for dealing with mental health difficulties and psychoeducation to understand particular mental health problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, self-harm, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, etc.

Relationship Counselling/Marriage Counselling: helping couples to explore, recognize, and resolve conflicts and improve communication and make thoughtful decisions.

Mental health counselling and Psychoeducation: for various mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, psychosis, obsessive compulsive disorder, Psychoeducation for family members of patients / caregivers to understand illness, side effects of medication and coping. Behavioural problems, illness, disability, mental health difficulties, separation, divorce, family discord, step family life, domestic violence, abuse, etc.

Stress Management: incorporating relaxation skills, cognitive, behavioural skills and wellness plan.

Bariatric Weight Loss Pre /Post Surgery Counselling:  Assessment for suitability for surgery and pre and post-surgery counselling.

Supportive counselling for patients living with chronic pain. 

Enabling patients to understand the nature of chronic pain and the accompanying symptoms of fatigue, mood changes, and sleep difficulties. Therapy aims to reduce the negative impact of pain on daily life.

One off single or initial consultation/ assessment: One single session to find out what may be troubling the individual.