Thrive Wellbeing Centre by Dr. Sarah Rasmi

I am deeply concerned and disappointed with the Thrive Wellbeing Center. The scheduling and administrative issues have been consistently frustrating, and the lack of flexibility in accommodating our needs is unacceptable. Despite paying a premium, despite being forced to accept long lead times for follow up appointments, securing appointments is a challenge with Thrive. You're offered limited options, and are expected to take them. When I pay a premium fee, at a reputable clinic, I expect much more flexibility. If my appointment is in 2 weeks, I should be able to work with you on a timing that works for us. Not forced to accept limited options. This is not something you need when you have a relative that requires care and support, you need to be at ease. In light of these challenges, I'm seeking alternatives for my child's care, I encourage other families to consider their options carefully and be aware of the challenges we've faced, they shouldn't be accepting new patients when they can't accommodate - wastes your time and money. Ultimately, your relative will get delayed diagnosis and support. It's crucial for families to find a more effective and accommodating environment for their needs. Managing expectations is the number one thing a 'successful clinic' should do.

I’ve seen a comment about this before and I thought it was just an unhappy customer but now I’m speaking from experience. I have had three sessions there and none of them helped me now I’ve just paid 800 for 10 minutes, for the doctor to say yes you do have ADHD. Thank you for charging me 800 dhs for a 10 minute session to say the words I think you have ADHD, come for another session after waiting another 3 weeks and then we can discuss how to help you… he charged me to say those words pretty much. I can only speak for the two doctors I met however, it’s sad we’re coming to a place to get help and that’s not what we’re receiving instead I’m being rinsed for 10 minutes of your time to say yup you do actually have what you said you might at the first session so I’ll charge you for it now come another time and then I’ll help you. It’s frustrating that a YouTube video would get me more help then 3 session and waiting weeks every time to get an appointment.

Stay away from this centre. Reception is hopeless and clueless. Psychiatrist present 2 days a week, but prescribed controlled substances to our daughter that were not available in Dubai, only in Abu Dhabi. Really? Renewal subscription no one available, announced a 500 aed charge though. Assessment one month before. Shameless. If your condition is part time and not too serious ok but anything else no way. These people should not be allowed to practice. Utterly incompetent.

They will hold your prescription hostage against a fee above and beyond the consultation fee. Don’t trust them with your mental health.

After being a patient for more than 2 years, the prescription expired in the government portal as I had a fever, they insisted on charging me AED 550 to re-release the meds.

They will hold your prescription hostage against a fee above and beyond the consultation fee. Don’t trust them with your mental health.

After being a patient for more than 2 years, the prescription expired in the government portal as I had a fever, they insisted on charging me AED 550 to re-release the meds.

Having said that, the doctors we have dealt with in the center are awesome.

Thrive Centre is one of the main reasons I have a solid happier marriage right now. A year ago my husband and I were discussing splitting up after 3 years of no communication and just hardship. We decided to seek help as one last resort before ending the marriage and we came across Dr. Mina's profile on Thrive centre website and it was the best decision we have made. We felt as ease with every interaction with the centre for booking and asking for more details before we actually met Dr. Mina. His approach and calm demeanour was truly a blessing. He took his time to listen to us and also to explain to us how we have communication gaps and how to bridge them. Across nearly 3 months, he gave us the tools to communicate, fight and just understand each other on a deeper level. His usage for the famous Gottoman method enabled us to analyse our own behaviour even after we stopped seeing him. Thrive as a centre was really professional throughout, flexible with bookings and discreet. We are really grateful to have come across Thrive and Dr. Mina specifically.

I highly recommend this clinic. Worked on my anxiety with Mina Shafik and he taught me so many tools and helped me question my thoughts and emotions in an insightful way. He was very patient and non-judgemental. I loved his CBT approach and have made so much progress in my life since my first session. Incredibly grateful for his help.

Best clinic in Dubai. I worked for a few months with Mina Shafik to overcome a very sudden and difficult period in my life. He was patient, non judgemental, supportive, and held me accountable to my thoughts and actions. I loved his way of approaching problems and helping me see things in a different perspective. I also loved that we were able to speak in Arabic during the session. I’m forever grateful for his help and I highly recommend his CBT and psychotherapy services.

I have been seeing Dr Ioannis at Thrive since November 2020.

I have seen so my doctors and I believe that Dr Ioannis is the best doctor I’ve had. He’s very good at explaining my diagnosis and helping me understand the symptoms and how to cope. He also found the right balance of medication for me and is very considerate.

The staff at Thrive are very nice, efficient and polite. They are also very accommodating with requests.

I have never had a booking issue with them and they are always on time.

Great group session organised by Thrive Wellbeing Centre for our office! We were able to discuss openly our fears, anxieties, and how to navigate them. It was very easy opening up and there were some amazing toolkits provided!

We are a small company and a resource like Thrive in 5 is such an asset to us. The nature of our business is very responsive and as a result the team are always working hard. This platform is a wonderful way for me to invest in them; assist with their personal development and look after their wellbeing.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Sarah Rasmi during the first few months of my transition from Canada to Dubai. Dr. Rasmi is a rare expertise in UAE offering structured, science-based, professional, and compassionate counselling. As an expat exploring a new environment and lifestyle in UAE, I could not ask for a better experience. Her approach on exploring cultural topics, parenting and relationships was incredibly insightful and life-changing. Her team, and particularly Karen, was always kind, respectful, and quick to respond. I recommended her services to many of my colleagues and loved ones, who are looking to improve any aspect of their lives.

I was hesitant at first expecting it would be the typical textbook style sessions reiterating the things you already know and read about/hear everywhere. Dr. Sarah and Thrive proved me wrong and I'm glad. I truly enjoyed the experience. It was both deep and an eye opener. I learned a lot from the type of questions that makes question what you think you really know.

I highly appreciated the entire experience (scheduling, reception, sessions, and all). It was very welcoming, comfortable, and accommodating. They have also introduced the virtual service which was very convenient. I highly recommend, but also advice that you go in with an open mind looking to learn. Nothing to lose at all.

Thanks to Dr. Sarah and Thrive

I'm glad I picked Thrive to work through some of the challenges I was facing, including my problems with anxiety and other life stresses/changes. I only met with Mina Shafik during my time here, the journey I went through during our many sessions has greatly improved my self-awareness and my general day-to-day approach to life. It is absolutely necessary to take care of your mental health and I am happy this is where I learned the necessary skills to start doing that:)

I was an intern at Thrive and got to closely observe the work of the psychologists at the centre. The team were very friendly and were dedicated to supporting my learning during my internship. I have great respect for the psychologists as I saw how much care and effort they put into ensuring they provide the best support for their clients. I wish Dr. Sarah and the team at Thrive all the best and will continue to recommend the centre to my friends and family.

I've had the pleasure of hearing Dr Sarah Rasmi speak at a company virtual event. She was discussing and offering advice for work-life balance, mental health and the difficulties that some might face with returning back to the office and the transition into the new normal post-COVID. She was practical, understanding and spoke with clarity. I would highly recommend Thrive Wellbeing for any counselling, therapy or other support services.

I was seeing Dr. Sarah at Thrive for 8 months before moving away from Dubai. I was initially reluctant to seek therapy however, Dr. Sarah’s sessions were a breakthrough for me. Dr. Sarah is an extremely professional person whom I was able to trust and could confide in during my sessions. Throughout my time with Dr Sarah, I got to know myself much better in various aspects of my life and she helped me overcome many obstacles throughout this period. Moreover, the centre is at a convenient location and has nice ambience. I would highly recommend Dr. Sarah and team at Thrive.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with Dr Sarah Rasmi and her team at Thrive on the Dove Self Esteem project in schools in Dubai, which was implemented with students aged 8-14 years old. Whether it was a session training teachers, a lesson with students or a parent workshop, the psychologists were extremely professional, knowledgeable, empathetic, friendly and passionate. They delivered the sessions confidently, backed with research and were able to answer any questions asked.

Prior to the programme we didn't have experience of working with therapists. Thrive were recommended to us and I think we were extremely lucky to find them. All therapists are highly qualified and with the right experience. We felt 100% confident in their work. Dr Sarah and the team brought huge value to the project and were a large part of the overall success.

I personally learnt a lot from the experience of working alongside the psychologists and huge credit specifically to Dr Sarah Rasmi and Malak Kamel. School principals, teachers, students and parents were all extremely happy with the delivery of the Self Esteem project.

We loved working with Thrive Wellbeing and hope to continue the relationship.

Sally Corander, Founder, Managing Director, INTERACT

(INTERACT are the agency working on behalf of Dove in the Middle East for the Dove Self Esteem project - a global programme which has helped over 20 million young people across 139 countries improve their body confidence and self esteem)

Thrive have recently supported our company with a recent wellbeing initiative for our members of staff. Throughout the whole process Dr Sarah was extremely helpful, maintained excellent communication and thought carefully about how best to meet the needs of our organisation. The guidance and support provided has been invaluable to our members of staff and we look forward to working together further.

The Thrive wellbeing centre is my new favorite place. I've been seeing Dr. Kate for art therapy and she has been absolutely amazing.she's really helped me and I really enjoy her techniques, empathy, and professionalism. The centre itself is so warm and comforting, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for self improvement and self empowerment.

I am a counsellor at 1 of the International schools here in Dubai and we have had Thrive come to our school on numerous occasions to give talks on a number of different topics to both our staff and parent communities. These talks have been so informative and impactful and have always drawn a large audience from our community. Dr Rasmi and the team deliver the information needed to the target audience in such a compassionate and insightful way that our school will only use Thrive to deliver talks to our staff and parent communities in the future. I cannot recommend Thrive highly enough and look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.

I have seen various counselors over the years to treat my anxiety and grief so I am always a bit hesitant to start up with the new counselor. But I feel very fortunate to have found Thrive Wellbeing! From my initial consultation with Dr. Sarah, I could sense the warmth and sincerity she offers and felt at ease immediately. Dr. Sarah is a very thoughtful, resourceful, and empathetic counselor and I received various tools to help me navigate through my reoccurring issue which I had never received before from other counselors (including, but not limited to, books and applications). My sessions were not just me speaking but collectively Dr. Sarah and I processing my feelings and gaining reassurance that I had the resources to move forward. I would highly recommend Dr. Sarah’s counsel along with the other counselors at Thrive because they clearly have a healthy approach to treating clients new and already familiar to therapy.

I’ve had numerous experiences at their centre and workshops. Definitely recommend them for anyone needed a bit of guidance or support!

Thrive is a wonderful centre that really helped me out during a difficult phase. You usually hear horror stories about therapists in Dubai so I was pleasantly surprised by my therapist Sonia. She was fantastic, very supportive and patient. Even the overall experience of the centre from the appointment bookings to the physical space was very positive and easy. I 100% recommend Thrive to anyone looking for support.

I am a parent at Jumeirah College and as part of the parent committee organised for Dr Sarah to give a talk at the school for the parents. The first one was on social media and technology. It was so good we booked a second talk on exam stress. I was very impressed with her informed and practical approach. She makes the subjects easy to understand, illuminating yet reassuring as she talks through tools to help the given situation. She does not talk at you but involves you in the discussion leading you to a better understanding. I would highly recommend her. We were all left wanting more of her words of wisdom.

I cannot recommend and thank Dr Sarah at Thrive enough for her help. Dr Sarah provides a professional, non judgmental and productive space to speak openly about my anxiety and has helped to equip me with the skills to challenge myself and help alter my behaviour patterns. I have undertaken counseling and CBT before and have found Dr Sarah to be by far the best I have experienced and responded to. Thank you very much!

During the academic year 2018/19 I was the Head of Inclusion at Kings' School Al Barsha. Dr Rasmi and Thrive provided us with ten parent workshops on a variety of topics from sleep, managing assessments, healthy eating, cyber safety, anxiety, and divorce (to name a few). Each workshop was planned, prepared and delivered to an audience of parents with care, consideration and contained informative and supportive information. Now I am moving to Jumeirah College I am happy to continue this relationship and support for our students and parents. Highly recommended.

We were very lucky to have found Thrive Wellbeing Centre when one of our teenagers needed professional help and support through some difficult times. Dr. Ola’s warm personal approach and creative professional methods made a huge difference on our teenager’s path to recovery. At each of our visits, we were also met with a very welcoming and friendly atmosphere at the clinic, starting with Valentina, the front desk administrator, all the way to Dr. Sarah, the director. If one of your loved ones is going through some difficulties, I would recommend Thrive Wellbeing Centre without any hesitation.

Dr Rasmi is extremely approachable and professional. Her in depth and current knowledge on relevant issues ensure that delivery and service is of the highest quality.

I am a student counsellor at Emirates International School Jumeirah and have referred many students to The Thrive Wellbeing Centre. The families who have worked with Dr. Ola have been impressed and pleased with the progress their children have made due to the effective therapy sessions.
I have personally attended counselling workshops at the centre and have received many tools and strategies which I can apply in my job.
The ladies at Thrive Wellbeing Centre are approachable and try to accommodate and support where they are able to.

I was going through a tough time when I decided to finally talk to a professional.

Dr. Sarah helped me overcome a personal issue I was facing between me and myself first and made me realize after 1 session how I should act about a family situation between my husband and I. She never pressured or told me what to do, she just led me to my decision.

The whole team at Thrive is very welcoming and nice and they make you feel as if you were at home:)

I would highly recommend you to checkout Dr. Sarah's clinic for any personal/family issue you're facing.

Thrive Wellbeing Centre is a great place to seek professional help if you or any of your loved ones are trying to cope with any mental health related issues. The team at Thrive are licensed to provide psychological services and are well-qualified in each of their respective fields. In addition, each and every member of the clinic is friendly, understanding and welcoming, which makes you feel at ease the minute you walk in. I highly recommend Thrive to anyone who is looking to seek therapy in Dubai for whatever reason.

I had been going through quite a turbulent time when i finally decided to seek help. As a guy i was quite u comfortable reaching out, however, i believe i reached out to the right people. Dr Sarah's sessions were a breakthrough for me, i had managed in a short period of time to get my life back on track and gain some valuable tools to help me deal with future obstacles. I highly recommend Dr Sarah as she manages to provide a very friendly environment (in fact it feels like you are talking to a very close friend) and she really helps in breaking down the problems into smaller manageable issues for you to tackle.

Very welcoming people, never felt so safe. Dr. Sarah and Dr. Malak are accommodating, lovely, kind and beautiful souls and I trust them with my whole heart.

Receiving appropriate general psychological help, let alone help for postpartum issues in an environment where mental health is significantly undervalued had proven to be a challenge until I stumbled upon the Thrive Wellbeing Centre.

Beginning with Valentina, the engaging and empathetic office manager, whose warmth of tone encouraged me to take one more chance to receive help and over the phone no less.

While Dr. Rasmi, equipped with both academic, research-based experience as well as applied psychological/counselling training was the perfect fit or "ally", as per her counselling philosophy, for me. In just a few sessions, I had already begun to feel more optimistic about my situation. I greatly benefitted from and appreciated both the scientific rigour and the practicability of her counsel and felt that she worked hard to try and understand me, my situation and develop tailored strategies as opposed to stock-standard responses.

Despite having to end our sessions abruptly due to moving abroad, the centre and Dr. Rasmi keep touching base with me. That, is a rare thing in Dubai! Also as a new parent, I wish I could have had the opportunity to attend the workshops that Dr. Rasmi and her team provided. The topics seem well-researched and extremely apt for what expat parents, like myself, would find useful, necessary even.

So thank you Thrive for making me and many others I imagine feel a little less alone and a little more supported!