Multidisciplinary Care
Relevant specialists work together to develop a coordinated understanding of the child and regularly review their care.
Our Story
A specialist child and adolescent mental health and neurodevelopmental clinic in Dubai, bringing multidisciplinary expertise together within one coordinated service.
Our team works with children, young people and their families to understand their needs and provide personalised care within a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate care that helps children and young people feel understood and supported.
We aim to create a clinical experience built around safety, trust, collaboration and clear communication, with families involved throughout the care journey.
Our Approach
Relevant specialists work together to develop a coordinated understanding of the child and regularly review their care.
Care is delivered with consideration for how a child's experiences may affect their emotions, behaviour, relationships and sense of safety.
Assessments and clinical recommendations are informed by current evidence, professional expertise and the child's individual presentation.
Parents and caregivers are included in discussions and care planning where appropriate, with consideration for the child's age, consent and confidentiality.
The child's culture, family values, language and wider environment are considered throughout assessment and support.
Recommendations are shaped around the child's age, developmental stage, communication needs and circumstances.
Clinical Governance
Hiba by Anthalora operates as a DHA-licensed outpatient service and follows relevant UAE healthcare, safeguarding, confidentiality and data-protection requirements.
Clinical oversight, multidisciplinary reviews, professional development and reflective practice form part of the clinic's approach to governance and service quality.
Any reference to NHS-standard governance should only be published once the exact wording and supporting evidence have been approved by Hiba by Anthalora's clinical leadership.
Meet Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our team brings together professionals from different disciplines to consider the child's mental health, development, communication, sensory needs and everyday functioning.
Our child and adolescent psychiatrists provide psychiatric assessment, diagnostic expertise, medical oversight and medication management where clinically appropriate.
Meet the TeamOur psychologists provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapeutic support based on each child's individual needs.
Meet the TeamOur occupational therapists support sensory regulation, motor development, executive functioning, everyday participation and age-appropriate independence.
Meet the TeamOur speech and language therapists support speech, language, social communication and participation across home, school and everyday life.
Meet the TeamOur mental health nurses provide clinical monitoring, psychoeducation, medication support and coordination throughout the child's care journey.
Meet the TeamOur education specialists help translate relevant clinical recommendations into practical educational strategies and support communication between the clinic, family and school.
Meet the Team
Working With Families and Schools
Children and young people are supported by the people and environments around them. With appropriate consent, our team can work with parents, caregivers, schools and relevant healthcare professionals to develop a coordinated approach.
This may include practical recommendations, school liaison, family guidance and multidisciplinary reviews based on the child's individual needs.
People at Hiba
Dr. Layla Karim
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Works with children, young people and families to understand presenting difficulties and to plan care collaboratively, with regular review alongside the wider clinical team.
Dr. Omar Rashid
Clinical Psychologist
Provides psychological assessment and formulation, and supports families to understand results in practical, everyday terms across home and school settings.
Lila Rossi
Occupational Therapist
Supports children to participate more comfortably in everyday routines, working closely with parents and schools on practical strategies and environmental adjustments.
Dr. Nadia Hassan
Speech & Language Therapist
Assesses speech, language and communication needs and works with families to build approaches that fit the child's age, interests and daily environment.
The Clinical Pathway
Every family receives a clear and structured journey, from the first referral through to personalised intervention and ongoing progress reviews.
A family, GP or school gets in touch. We listen carefully and gently open the door to support.
Where to Begin
Speak with our team about your concerns and the care options available at Hiba by Anthalora.
