Dr. Sarah Rasmi

Services Offered

Couples therapy

Languages spoken: English

Dr. Sarah is not accepting new clients. Get in touch to join the waitlist.

I hold an M.A. and Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Guelph in Canada. I have also received training in therapy services from the Behman Psychiatric Hospital in Egypt and United Arab Emirates University (by an Oxford trained psychotherapist). I have completed three couples therapy trainings via the Gottman Institute as well as the APA-accredited Humanistic Existential and Relational Therapy (HEART) training. I have also completed training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction through Bangor University in the UK.

I work with individuals who have mild to moderate anxiety and relationship challenges. In addition I am a trained and experienced couples therapist - I support couples who are both looking to strengthen or save their relationships.

I also consult with government entities, corporations, and schools.

I am a member of several professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the Society for Research in Child Development, and the International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology. I am also a regular reviewer for top-tier journals.

• “I highly recommend Thrive. Dr Sarah is someone I can trust. She’s been fantastic in helping me work through challenges. As a man it’s always difficult to ask for help, but going to Thrive and seeing Dr Sarah was the best decision. ”

  — 28-YEAR-OLD MALE CLIENT WHO RECEIVED SERVICES FROM DR. SARAH

• “I cannot recommend and thank Dr Sarah at Thrive enough for her help. Dr Sarah provides a professional, non judgmental and productive space to speak openly about my anxiety and has helped to equip me with the skills to challenge myself and help alter my behaviour patterns. ”

  — 36-year-old female client who received services from Dr. Sarah

Get in touch to book an appointment with Dr. Sarah Rasmi

Dr. Sarah’s Recent Media Features

Do you need lots of friends to be happy? Why the optimum number is less than you think.

The National featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. October 16, 2021.

5 Mental Health Support Services in Dubai.

What’s On Dubai. October 10, 2023.

Gaslighting.

Dubai Eye 103.8fm, Afternoons with Helen Farmer, featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. August 10, 2021.

How these simple make-up tips can boost your mood.

MOJEH featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. June 16, 2021.

Q&A on Thrive in 5 - Words by Dr. Sarah Rasmi for Women @ Work.

Women@Work.com featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. June 15, 2021.

Arab youth find a ‘safe space’ on invite-only app.

Arab News featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. June 12, 2021.

Why more needs to be done to address mental health issues in the Middle East.

Arabian Business featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. May 30, 2021.

Thrive in 5

Dubai Eye 103.8fm, Afternoons with Helen Farmer, featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. April 13, 2020

What do emojis mean? How millennials and Gen-Z use them very differently

The National featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. March 15, 2021

What to do when a mid-life career change comes calling

The National featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. Feb 18, 2021

Ajman University Caps a Challenging Year with a Drive-Through Graduation

Al-Fanar Media featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. Feb 11, 2021

In pursuit of happiness: World Majlis probes how to build healthier, happier communities by improving mental wellness

Expo2020 Dubai featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. Feb 5, 2021

Don’t fall for the invincibility fallacy now the vaccine is here

LiveHealthy featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. Jan 27, 2021

How Jill Biden and Kamala Harris are subverting the stepmother stereotype

The National AE featuring Dr. Sarah Rasmi. Jan 26, 2021