Dr. Dhanesh Kuruppam Parambil Gopalan
Clinical psychologist specializing in child development, learning disorders, and evidence-based therapy
Therapy & Counselling (Psychology)Allied Health ProfessionalBrain, Nerves & Mental Health
Experience
16 years
Languages
English, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
- ✦14+ years experience in psychological assessment and therapy across UAE and India
- ✦DOH-registered and DHA-licensed clinical psychologist in Abu Dhabi
- ✦Certified Kids' Skills Ambassador from Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute, Finland
About Dr. Dhanesh Kuruppam Parambil Gopalan
Dr. Dhanesh Kuruppam Parambil Gopalan is a DOH-registered and DHA-licensed clinical psychologist with over 14 years of experience in psychological assessment and mental health care. He works at NMC Healthcare in Abu Dhabi and has previously practised across India and the UAE, building expertise in evaluating and treating cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges across all ages.
Dr. Dhanesh conducts comprehensive psychological assessments, including screening for developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, attention and hyperactivity problems, and intelligence testing. He delivers therapy using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and hypnotherapy. He also provides parenting skills training and family therapy to support children and adolescents with behavioral and emotional difficulties.
His tailored, patient-centered approach makes him a good fit for families seeking assessment and treatment for their children's developmental or learning concerns, as well as adults and adolescents struggling with mood, anxiety, or behavioral challenges.
Special interests: autism spectrum disorder assessment, learning disabilities, attention and hyperactivity problems, parenting skills training, kids' skills programs.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need psychological assessment for your child's development or learning difficulties
- ✓are looking for evidence-based therapy like cognitive behavior therapy or solution-focused brief therapy
- ✓want parenting skills training or family therapy to support your child's emotional wellbeing