| Occupation | Psychiatrist, EMDR therapist |
|---|---|
| Education | MBBS — Gulf Medical University; Arab Board of Psychiatry |
| Methods | EMDR, CBT, Transcultural Psychiatry |
| Registration | Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) — PSY-AD-00156 |
| Organization | EMDR Encyclopedia & Global Directory |
Dr. Omar Saeed — DOH-licensed psychiatrist and EMDR Europe-accredited therapist based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He specializes in PTSD, complex trauma, and transcultural psychiatry. With over 15 years of experience across the Middle East, Dr. Saeed is a recognized expert in treating trauma in multicultural populations — including refugees, expatriates, and military personnel.
| Issue | Methods |
|---|---|
| PTSD & complex trauma | EMDR, CBT |
| War-related & conflict trauma | EMDR, Transcultural Psychiatry |
| Expatriate mental health & adjustment | CBT, Transcultural Psychiatry |
| Major depression & anxiety | CBT, EMDR |
| Panic disorder & phobias | CBT, EMDR |
| Cross-cultural psychiatric assessment | Transcultural Psychiatry |
Dr. Saeed practices transcultural psychiatry — an approach that recognizes how culture shapes the experience, expression, and treatment of mental illness. He combines EMDR for trauma processing with CBT for symptom management, always adapting his approach to the client's cultural framework. He has extensive experience treating trauma in Arabic, South Asian, African, and Western populations.
He offers in-person sessions at his Abu Dhabi practice and secure online therapy across the UAE. Sessions available in Arabic, English, and Urdu.