Who We Are
ATIC Psychological and Counselling Center is social impact company and is the first and only center in UAE with specialization in administration of Art Psychotherapy services.
ATIC was founded in late 2014 and is the first and only Center in the region dedicated solely to early Intervention incorporating Art Psychotherapy.
ATIC provides services to children from infancy, as well as adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. The Center is licensed by the Community Development Authority (CDA), Dubai but ATIC Therapists are registered with international professional licensing bodies, namely, The American Association of Art Therapists (AATA) and Australian, New Zealand and Asia Creative Art Therapy Association (ANZACATA). Additionally, ATIC in collaboration with The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) regularly hold and facilitates CPD accredited training courses and workshops for the social care professionals and others.
To date, ATIC has been involved with various projects with a number of Government agencies in UAE in support of a diverse cross section of the community.
“We want to make a positive impact by pioneering creative methods, expanding our social care sector in support of advancing mental health services”
Founder, ATIC
At ATIC we are unique and we have it all covered, supporting communities with all its diversity from a multi-disciplinary perspective. From focusing on Early Intervention and Child Development, to making sure that not only children but adults are given the right to cutting edge treatment in a safe environment. We provide assessment followed by the right support. You may choose traditional verbal reliant therapies and/or Expressive therapies such as Art Psychotherapy at ATIC, regardless your support is tailored for you, your input is also crucial, and together we co- create your goals and work towards your ‘mindful transformation’.
Our Services
At ATIC Psychological & Counselling Center, we pride in our expertise and ability to deliver second-to-none psychotherapy services.
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we use the latest most up-to date standardized assessment tools, at ATIC we always have the latest versions on offer, providing trusted results. Our assessment also incorporates an Art Therapy diagnostic perspective. View More
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One-to-one therapy provides an opportunity for individuals to work on a number of personal problems and/or goals. View More
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Couples therapy is not exclusively for married couples, every relationship could benefit from couple’s therapy. View More
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Family troubles needn’t take over your life, Family Therapy at ATIC can help View More
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Welcome to ATIC’s Early Intervention and Child Development Services your trusted center of choice. View More
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ATIC offers Psychotherapy for Special Education (EASE); a program for children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities. View More
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All assessments will start with an initial consultation before it can be determined what specific assessment tools are best required and its duration. They will typically consist of diagnostic interviews, observation, and the use of standardized psychometric instruments. A feedback session and report will then be arranged to review the results. View More
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Art Psychotherapy uses art media for diagnostic and treatment purposes. Art is the primary mode of expression and communication, and can only be facilitated by a qualified Art Psychotherapist who holds a minimum of a MA specialized in Art Psychotherapy. View More
Art Psychotherapy
Deciding to go to therapy can take some time. It often feels like a big step to take, and so, we choose to wait in hope that our symptoms may subside. However, we invite you to consider therapy if you experience any of the below:
- Your ability to function is compromised in any area of life such as school, work, relationships or social settings.
- You notice an unhealthy change in your coping strategies.
- You feel like you have lost control over certain areas in your life.
- You don’t understand why you may be experiencing overwhelming emotions or changes in behaviour.
- You are experiencing consistently intrusive and distressing thoughts or emotions.
- Your relationships are affected and/or you are becoming more withdrawn.
- Get in touch with us
- Come in for a consultation
- Explore and understand your treatment options with your therapist
- Engage in your therapeutic journey
- Feel your active and mindful transformation
Specialities
At ATIC, we approach our sessions with a
We foster self-esteem, cultivate emotional resilience, promote insight, enhance social and
cognitive skills and reduce conflicts and distress.
We help you communicate
with confidence.
we help you communicate your needs to yourself and others.
Support personal & relational
treatment goals.
Improved ability to understand others and express thoughts
We approach our sessions
with a neuroscience perspective.
We provide solutions derived from evidence-based research and practice.
Testimonials
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Great staff, very professional. Ambiance is warm and calming. Ms. Mariam ElHalawani is incredible, highly informative and knowledgeable . She took immense care to understand my concerns and what I am looking to work on. She was very thorough in explaining how Art Psychotherapy works. Greatly enjoyed my sessions.
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Lovely clinic and soothing atmosphere. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an Art Psychotherapy clinic for their children. Super blessed to have found them, and the team are really pleasant to deal with. Thank-you for your help ATIC.
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Learned a lot about Art Psychotherapy during our sessions. I was apprehensive to try at first but they made me at ease from the start. Felt very welcome and enjoyed my journey thru rediscovering my love for creating art from the simple, unexpected things. Surely an enlightening and therapeutic experience.
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All their staff are professional and extremely accommodating.
I was a bit skeptical at first but I learned a lot from their Art Psychotherapy sessions. I’ll definitely recommend. -
Extremely knowledgeable Art Therapists. Thank you for all your support. I would recommend ATIC to anyone.
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A very professional, knowledgeable and supportive team of Art therapist. Highly recommend
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My daughter was born with developmental delay, which caused her to be quite a bit unresponsive to me and my husband while growing up. After searching a lot, we decided to take her to ATIC Therapy Center for early intervention. Their expert child psychotherapists assessed our daughter’s and helped formulate a way to get her involved and responsive to her external environment.
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