Dr. Lara El Charkaoui

Dr. Lara El Charkaoui is a clinical psychologist practising at Mediclinic Al Ain with experience across leading healthcare settings in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology from UAE University and brings both academic training and real-world clinical expertise to her practice. As a native Arabic speaker fluent in English, she provides culturally sensitive, bilingual care to patients across the UAE.

Dr. Lara works with children, adolescents and adults experiencing emotional, behavioural and psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and grief or life transitions. She uses evidence-based therapies tailored to each person's needs: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), psychodynamic therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Beyond therapy, she is skilled in comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological assessment to help patients and families understand their needs and access appropriate support.

She is a good fit if you value a warm, empathetic approach combined with structured, evidence-based methods, and if bilingual Arabic–English care or cultural sensitivity matters to your family.