Ira Naeem

Core Competencies

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Trauma-Focused Interventions
• Mood Disorder Management
• Diagnostic & Psychometric Assessment
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Community Mental Health Education

Brief Profile

Ira Naeem is a DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience across Dubai’s leading mental health institutions. With a strong academic foundation in clinical psychology and advanced postgraduate training in the psychology and neurology of mental health, she brings a rare combination of clinical rigour, evidence-based practice, and genuine human warmth to every patient encounters.

Ms. Naeem works with adolescents (11 years and above) and adults across a broad spectrum of psychiatric and psychological conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, OCD, schizophrenia and Psychotic disorders. Her practice is grounded in evidence-based psychotherapies primarily CBT and EMDR while remaining deeply sensitive to each individual’s cultural background, lived experience, and personal goals.

At the heart of her clinical philosophy is the belief that healing is holistic and an integration of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space where patients feel genuinely heard, supported, and empowered to navigate their recovery with clarity and confidence.

Ira’s career spans some of Dubai’s most respected healthcare institutions, including American Hospital Dubai and Novomed Centers, where she built a strong foundation in evidence-based psychological care within multidisciplinary clinical settings. Drawing on over a decade of this experience, she went on to found Meer Psychiatry Clinic, a dedicated mental health practice committed to delivering personalized, compassionate, and comprehensive psychological care to the communities she serves.

Beyond the clinic, Ms. Naeem is deeply committed to making mental health accessible and stigma-free. She is the host of Iraadeyy, a mental health podcast created for South Asian communities where she bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and cultural reality making meaningful conversations about mental health available to those who need them most. She is also an active community wellness educator, delivering mental health awareness workshops to organizations and institutions across the UAE. Multilingual and deeply attuned to the diverse cultural fabric of the region, Ms. Naeem is a trusted clinician for patients seeking care that truly reflects their identity and lived experience.

Qualification

• Master's in Psychology & Neurology of Mental Health - King’s College London, London (2023)
• MS Clinical Psychology - Government College University, Faisalabad (2013)
• MSc Applied Psychology - Government College University, Faisalabad (2011)
• Bachelor's in Psychology - University of Punjab, Lahore (2008)