Maartje Suijskens:

• Post MSc in Health Psychology
• MSc Educational Sciences
• BSc Pedagogical Science
• Counsellor, DHA, UAE
• Healthcare Psychologist, BIG, The Netherlands
• Languages: Dutch and English

Professional experience

Maartje is a Dutch-trained registered Health Psychologist, and a clinical child, family and special education professional with 14 years of experience in the field. Maartje is also the therapy supervisor at Priory Wellbeing Centre, Dubai. She holds a Post MSc in Health Psychology, a Master’s degree in Educational Sciences and a Bachelor degree in Pedagogical Science from Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

At Priory Wellbeing Centre Dubai, Maartje provides comprehensive and evidence-based psychological treatment for adolescents, adults and the families of those with psychiatric problems. She specialises in using Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance-commitment therapy (ACT) in the treatment of anxiety, depression and OCD. Maartje also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to process traumatic events. She is experienced in working with personality disorders using Mentalization Based Treatment and uses the Gottman approach in Couples therapy.

In therapy, Maartje strives to create a safe and non-judgemental environment where clients are made to feel valued, understood, listened to, and free to express themselves and explore their psychological concerns. Maartje approaches therapy in a collaborative way, allowing clients to take an active role in their treatment and recovery. She is dedicated to providing holistic, person-centred therapy for a range of psychiatric conditions, and acts with honesty and integrity at all times. This approach enables clients to rediscover their strengths and help them to achieve their full potential for a happy and balanced life.

At Priory Wellbeing Centre Dubai, Maartje provides comprehensive and evidence-based psychological treatment for children, adolescents, adults and the families of those with psychiatric problems. Maartje is able to provide bespoke, high quality treatment for:

• Anxiety
• Panic disorders
• Phobias
• OCD
• Stress
• Depression
• Trauma
• Emotional and social problems such as lack of self-esteem and self-worth
• Young people’s mental health support/therapy
• Family-related problems
• Parenting difficulties

Languages

• Dutch
• English