German Clinic for Psychiatry, Psychology and Family Medicine in Dubai

Dr. Gregor Kowal

Dr. Kowal is German Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist and Medical Director of CHMC in Dubai upholding proven German psychiatric and medical standards. He has 30 years of experience in psychiatry, psychotherapy, and family medicine. Prior to his coming to Dubai, he worked as Department Head and Medical Director in two German psychiatric hospitals.

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Dr. Annette Schonder

Dr. Schonder our American Head Psychologist is part of our Western educated, Dubai based team. She holds an American Diploma in Psychology, Marriage Counselling and Hypnotherapy. Dr. Schonder has over 25 years of psychological experience working with individuals, couples and families. Her approach to psychotherapy is integrated and holistic. She draws on all schools of psychological thought and uses a humanistic, client-centered approach in her work.

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Psychiatrist/Psychiatry versus Psychologist/Psychology

A person who has developed a psychological/psychiatric problem very often is not sure which specialist to consult for treatment in Dubai.  Many people are not aware of the differences between psychiatry and psychology. The below description will help you choose the treatment professional that best meet your needs.
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Selecting the appropriate mental healthcare professional: Psychiatrist or Psychologist?

If you suffer from severe symptoms that curtail your ability to function in daily life, it is advisable to make an appointment with our psychiatrist for a psychiatric consultation to assess if medication is indicated in CHMC Dubai.

When you are you are mildly or moderately impacted by symptoms while still maintaining a good level of professional and social functioning, an appropriate starting point would be to see one of our psychologists for an assessment.

Should you be uncertain about whom to see, consult with one of our psychologists to assess if you need a psychiatric evaluation.
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Counselling services and methods of psychotherapy

Our psychologists and counsellors provide services for mental health disorders and couples and marriage counselling, grief and trauma work, life planning, low self-esteem, anger problems, conflict resolution, crisis management, self-care, coping with medical problems, and more. In CHMC Psychologist and Psychiatrist in Dubai we use different established, evidence-based psychotherapeutic (counselling) techniques.
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Psychometric Testing: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-IV), (IQ-Test Intelligence Test)

CHMC offers professional psychological testing using the WAIS-IV.   The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale – Fourth Edition (WAIS-IV) provides an assessment of general intelligence and intellectual functioning. It also complements diagnosis and understanding of ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, learning difficulties, cognitive impairment, cognitive decline (incl. age-related), Alzheimer’s Disease, as well as assesses intellectual disability and intellectual giftedness.  This test is suitable for anyone above age 16.
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