Meet Our Specialists
Dr. Ivone de Guadalupe Reis
“Head of Trauma Services | Clinical Supervisor | Clinical Psychologist”
Ivone de Guadalupe Reis is a licensed Clinical and Educational Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, and Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology, recognized for her extensive international experience and expertise in trauma-informed care.
She is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and accredited by the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association, working across Europe and the Middle East with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds.
As Head of Trauma Services, Ivone leads the development and delivery of specialized trauma-focused interventions, integrating evidence-based approaches with a strong neurobiological framework.
Since relocating to Dubai in early 2020, she has worked in high-profile mental health settings, including leading a Critical Incident Program for corporate environments and holding senior leadership roles such as Clinical Director within multidisciplinary teams.
Before her work in the UAE, Ivone developed extensive clinical and leadership experience in Portugal’s private healthcare system, practicing as a Clinical Director and Consultant Psychologist since 2011.
EXPERTISE & CREDENTIALS
Experience built on knowledge.
A strong foundation in clinical practice, education and evidence-based therapies.
- Qualifications & Certifications
Specialist in Clinical and Health Psychology – Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP)
Clinical Supervisor – Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP)
Clinical and Educational Psychologist – EFPA Certified
Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Dubai Health Authority (DHA), UAE
EMDR Practitioner – Registered with Portuguese & European EMDR Associations
- Academic Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – ISPA Instituto Universitário, Lisbon
Master’s Degree in Psychology – ISPA Instituto Universitário, Lisbon
PhD in Business Administration
- Clinical Approaches & Modalities for Adults and Children Above 8 Years Old.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Gottman Method Couple Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Approaches
- Clinical Hypnosis
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Timeline Therapy
- Clinical Expertise
- Trauma and complex trauma presentations
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- ADHD and neurodevelopmental conditions
- Emotional dysregulation and stress-related conditions
- Interpersonal and relational difficulties
- Eating and body image disorders
- Psychological assessment and diagnosis
- Special Interests
- Neurodiversity, with a particular clinical focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder across children and adults
- LGBTQIA+ and minority populations
- Trauma-informed care and nervous system regulation
- Innovative therapeutic approaches, including animal-assisted therapy
- Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish