Dr. Marina Joseph
Clinical Psychologist
Psychiatry & Clinical Psychology
M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology), Ph.D. in Family Therapy
About Dr. Marina Joseph
Dr. Marina Joseph is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 12 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological concerns. She completed her postgraduate studies, M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology, and Ph.D. in Family Therapy, with a focus on behavioural and personality disorders.
She is a certified psychologist with the British Psychological Society and has worked with several leading hospitals in India. Her expertise includes comprehensive diagnostic assessments using psychometric evaluations, personality tests, cognitive assessments, and behavioural screening to better understand each individual's emotional and psychological needs.
Dr. Marina provides psychological therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, helping them manage behavioural disorders, anxiety-related conditions, relationship concerns, and personality disorders. Her experience, compassionate approach, and commitment to evidence-based care have established her as one of the best clinical psychologist in Sharjah for individuals and families seeking professional psychological support.
Educational Qualifications
- M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology)
- Ph.D. in Family Therapy
Special Interests
- Psychotherapy and counselling
- Anxiety disorders, including social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Relationship difficulties, including marital conflict and communication problems
- Personality disorders
- Psychogenic stammering
Research / Publications
- Stress of Hospitalization: An Analytical Study, published in the Journal of Psychological Medicine (Official Publication of the Indian Psychiatric Society), July 1999.
- Member of the British Psychological Society.
- Member of Community Psychology of India.
- Member of the Somatic Ink Blot Society (an international publication of projective psychology).
- Member of Mental Health and Journal of Psychological Medicine.
- Member of the American Psychological Association.
FAQs
Dr. Marina provides psychological assessment and therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring care to each individual's concerns.
She conducts psychometric assessments, personality tests, IQ and aptitude testing, and evaluations for autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, ADHD, and cognitive functioning.
Yes. She has a special interest in treating anxiety disorders, including OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, phobias, and relationship difficulties such as marital conflict and communication challenges.
Yes. She works with children and adolescents experiencing behavioural difficulties, including ADHD, temper tantrums, non-compliance, oppositional behaviour, social anxiety, and social withdrawal.
Dr. Marina consults in English, Malayalam, and Tamil, helping patients communicate comfortably throughout their psychological care.