Dr. Graham Williams

Dr. Graham Williams is a  Clinical Psychologist of great repute and works in the Department of Psychology at the Jumeirah branch of Medcare Medical Centre. He is of British descent and has more than two decades of experience in mental health services in the British National Health Service (NHS). He completed his BSc in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kent, Canterbury and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) from the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He obtained his post-doctoral training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Intensive Training with British Isles DBT Training). They’re the sole licensed provider of training in DBT in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland.

He has done post-doctoral training in clinical supervision and holds an Oxford Doctorate in Clinical Psychology training programme.

Dr. Williams spent many years in specialist child and adolescent mental health services treating children, young people (CYP) and adults in the local community as well as refugees from international cultures. As a senior psychologist, he was the service lead for trauma and provided trauma training and education to staff teams in medical and educational settings. He worked in general paediatrics at a large, regional children’s hospital with those affected psychologically by medical conditions. Prior to relocating to the UAE, Dr. Williams divided his time between specialist maternity-related psychology services in the NHS and reporting to the English Courts as an Independent Expert Witness with those involved in the Family Court system.

Dr. Williams is a versatile clinician experienced in the assessment of psychological and emotional difficulties. His proficiency extends to managing neurodevelopmental difficulties (ADHD, ASD), self-harm, para-suicidal behaviour, perinatal psychology, safeguarding, traumatic brain injury in children and young people and cognitive, neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment. He uses the latest theoretical and therapeutic models like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. He uses multiple therapies, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)  to treat neurodevelopmental, cognitive and attachment difficulties. He developed expertise in the full range of mental health problems, including, depression and all forms of anxiety, OCD and the psychological impact of long-term medical conditions on his patients. He has extensive knowledge and skills in risk assessment and risk management. 

While guided by research and the evidence base he also allows and encourages scope for creativity in working with clients to maximise positive outcomes. In addition to direct and indirect work with children and families, he co-facilitates treatment groups. 

He speaks English.