Hiba Habeeb
Clinical Psychologist
Hiba Habeeb is a DHA and DoH licensed Clinical Psychologist with over five years of clinical experience in the UAE. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology from UAE University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, English Literature, and Criminology.
She specializes in comprehensive psychological and psycho-educational assessments, with particular expertise in:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Learning Disorders
- Intellectual Quotient (IQ) and cognitive profiling
- Emotional, behavioral, and social functioning
Hiba has extensive experience in cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and personality assessments, supporting accurate diagnosis and individualized recommendations across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. She is highly skilled in conducting multidisciplinary evaluations, collaborating closely with speech therapists, occupational therapists, and ABA professionals to ensure a holistic understanding of each individual’s strengths and needs.
Her clinical approach is eclectic and evidence-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, interpersonal therapy, solution- focused therapy, and play-based approaches. This allows her to tailor both assessment interpretation and therapeutic recommendations to each client’s developmental level and family context.
Hiba works extensively with children and adolescents, providing integrated assessment outcomes that inform early intervention, rehabilitation planning, special education support, and family psychoeducation. She also supports adults through diagnostic clarification, cognitive profiling, and emotional well-being assessments.
In addition to her clinical work, Hiba has contributed to academic research as a Research Assistant in Clinical Psychology, with published work in international journals on psychometric assessments, body appreciation, and third-culture identity, strengthening her practice with strong research foundations.
She places particular emphasis on developmentally appropriate assessment and intervention, recognizing that play is a child’s natural language. Through play-based techniques, children are able to express emotions, process experiences, and engage meaningfully in assessment and therapeutic settings.
Areas of Expertise
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessment
- ADHD Assessment
- Learning Difficulties & Learning Disorders
- Cognitive & IQ Assessment
- Emotional, Behavioral & Social Assessments
- Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Assessments
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Play Therapy (Trainee)
Languages
- English
- Malayalam
- Hindi
Professional Memberships
- Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership – British Psychological Society
- Play Therapy Trainee – Play Therapy UK
