Sonia Singhal, M.Ed., M.A., LMFT
I am a CDA Licensed Psychologist in Dubai (recognized by KHDA) and Lead Assessment Specialist. I am also a Licensed Marriage & Family Counselor (California). I received my Masters of Education in Psychology from Columbia University in New York. I grew up in Dubai and I am familiar with the unique joys and unique stressors of living in this cosmopolitan city.
I provide individual, family and couples therapy and hold a special interest in attachment theory and family systems. I am passionate about supporting teenagers and adults to overcome emotional and psychological difficulties and I provide support for:
Depression
Relationship difficulties
Trauma
Grief & Loss
Self harm prevention
I specialize in the following assessments:
Psychoeducational assessments for children (4+) with learning difficulties or ADHD (WPPSI, WISC, WAIS, WIAT, DASH, TOC, Conners, BASC, DKEFS)
Memory, language, auditory, visual skills screening (CMS, EVT, PPVT, TAPS, TVPS)
Screening for emotional difficulties (BYI, SDQ)
Career assessments (aptitude, interests, emotional intelligence)
I also provide individual or group supervision to mental health practitioners.
Get in touch to book an appointment with Sonia
Sonia’s Recent Media Features
Hia. September 7, 2023.
The rise of psychoeducational assessments in the UAE.
Mother, Baby & Child. September 5, 2023.
What if Princes Harry and William were your children?
The National. February 25, 2023.
Schools Compared featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). August 23, 2020
Amity University featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). July 29, 2020
Routine is important in childhood, even amidst a strange summer break
Friday Magazine featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). Jul 6, 2020
How to manage life after lockdown and what to expect
Mojeh featuring Sonia Singhal (M.Ed., M.A., LMFT). June 20, 2020