Therapy in French · Dubai & online
A French-speaking therapist in Dubai
Hello, I'm Emilie, a French-speaking therapist in Dubai.
Why therapy in French
When we first meet, my clients often tell me they get along very well in English. It's the language of work, the language of everyday life here. But when it comes to talking about their emotions and the more personal things, their mother tongue simply becomes easier, more accessible.
Starting therapy is already a challenge in itself. When you don't have to add the language on top of it, you don't have to search for your words or think about how to say things. You can simply connect with what you feel and be present. Because trying to understand and analyze everything with your head goes a little against what therapy is trying to do. Speaking in your own language allows you to be natural, to be authentic, and to go deeper.
The people I work with
My French-speaking clients come from all over the francophone world, from every culture and every stage of life. Often, they come to see me because they're feeling a lot of stress, living with anxiety or relationship difficulties, or because past experiences have left their mark, wounds that are sometimes visible, sometimes invisible.
They are often people who like Dubai and enjoy their life as expats, but who can't fully make the most of it because of blocks, patterns that keep repeating or trauma that hasn't been resolved. They often arrive after feeling caught, stuck, unable to move forward, after trying for a long time on their own or with the help of the people around them. A little discouraged sometimes, but with the hope that therapy might be able to help.
How I welcome you
I welcome my clients in a simple, warm and unpretentious way. At first, it's a bit like going for a coffee with someone who is open, who doesn't judge you and who is simply there for you. Someone who helps you understand yourself, hear yourself and get to know yourself better, who gradually brings certain things to light, and who guides you through a process to find yourself again, reach your goals and live a gentler life.
In practice
I have been practicing for more than 15 years. I have worked in Canada, Qatar and Dubai, and I hold DHA and CDA licenses. I see clients in person in Dubai or online, and we can start with a free 20-minute call to get to know each other.
This page is for information only and is not a substitute for therapy. If you are in crisis or in danger, contact your local emergency services right away (in the UAE, call 999).