Your expert
Psychologic and Psychiatric
counseling center.
Online and in-person sessions.
Stop carrying this alone.
Licensed specialists for Psychiatry, Psychology, Child intervention and Relationship healing.
We see hear you.
You're not alone in this.
Does this sound familiar?
Exhausted from the constant worry?
Lying awake at night replaying conversations?
Relationships feel strained, and you barely recognize yourself?
Long term benefits
Over time, a mental health counselor can help you transform your life.
Get unstuck
Break free from negative patterns and find clarity in your direction.
Connect deeply
Deepen connections and navigate conflict with compassion.
Gain confidence
Break free from negative patterns and find clarity in your direction.
Find peace
Cultivate inner calm and resilience amidst life’s challenges.
How we can support you
Comprehensive care tailored to your unique needs.
Couples
therapy
When communication breaks down, it feels like speaking different languages. We help couples reconnect, rebuild trust, and create a relationship that feels safe, honest, and fulfilling.
- Improving communication and reducing conflict
- Rebuilding trust after betrayal or hurt
- Navigating life changes together
I help with:
Areas of expertise
We work with major insurance providers
Welcome to Open Minds,
where balance isn't about perfection,
it's about being human.
Meet our
Dr. Shankar Srinivas Kuchibatla
CEO/Founder
MBBS, FRCPsych, MMedSci, CCT (UK)
We commit to promoting evidence-based, collaborative, and sustainable mental health care, prioritising dignity and respect for all.
Through comprehensive services and a holistic approach, we aim to deliver excellent, recovery-focused care, striving to enhance the well-being of our service users globally.
Who We Are
We are the leading Psychiatry, Counselling and Neuroscience Center in Dubai!
Open Minds Center, Dubai is a Psychiatry, Counselling and Neuroscience Center focusing on children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens with mental and physical health concerns.
Our highly qualified professionals take pride in supporting and educating our clients to reach their highest potential and live their life to the fullest.
- Excellent Reputation
- Specialised Experts
- Constant Care
- Confidentiality
Our vision
The Center’s Vision is to become:
‘A Leading Provider of Excellent Mental Health Services which promote recovery and better quality of life’
Our vision is to become one of UAE’s leading providers of mental health services in Dubai. We aim to provide excellent mental health care to our service users and demonstrate that we are one of the top mental health organisation through the quality, education, training, and cost effectiveness of our services.
We will develop and maintain a reputation for providing excellent, recovery focused care across a comprehensive range of mental health services. Such care will be comparable to and in many cases exceed international best practice. We expect to be the leading provider in certain specialist areas and aim to be amongst the best across our full range of services.
OurMission
Our Mission
Is to Become a Provider of Excellence of Mental well-being and to be committed to the wellness of individuals, their families, and the community through intervention, treatment, education, and prevention
Our mission is to move the country’s population to a condition of empowerment and self-determination, by enabling them to employ innovative strategies to produce desirable actions that lead to healthy results. Open minds is dedicated to the community it serves. Through seminars, trainings, therapeutic groups, individual, couples, and family counselling, the center strives to raise public awareness to the needs of at-risk residents within our community. Services are designed to strengthen and increase self-esteem, self-respect, and respect for others in society, promote health, and to address issues relating to improving the quality of their lives.
Hear from our clients
Stories of transformation
Dariya Serik
Rania Fares
شمة البلوشي
Abbas C
Luma Dhia
Khalid
Taiba Shaikh
Ready to take the first step?
Change begins with a single conversation. You don’t need to have all the answers right now.
Book a session
Initial consultation
Book a free consultation. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you here and whether we’re a good fit. No pressure.
First session
In our first full session, we’ll dive deeper into your story. I’ll ask questions, listen, and together we’ll create a plan.
Assessment
We start with a deep-dive assessment to understand your unique starting point. Once we have the full picture, we’ll build a roadmap for your progress together.
Real progress
Over time, you’ll start to notice shifts in how you think and feel. Progress isn’t linear, but it’s real.
Frequently
Asked Questions
Stories of transformation
Q1: How do I know if therapy or psychiatry is right for me?
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, exhausted from constant worry, struggling with relationship conflicts, or feeling like something needs to change but aren’t sure how to move forward, professional support can help. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out our team is here to help you gain clarity step by step.
Q2: How long is each session?
Each session is 50-60 minutes. We’ll decide together how often to meet—typically weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your needs and schedule.
Q3: Do you accept insurance?
Yes, Open Minds Center works with major insurance providers. We recommend contacting our administrative team or checking with your insurance provider directly regarding your specific policy coverage for psychiatric and psychological services.
Q4: How do I book an appointment?
You can book a consultation easily by:
Calling us at (+971) 4 398 4992 or (+971) 50 820 1716
WhatsApp: (+971) 50 820 1716
Emailing us at info@open-mindsuae.com
Filling out the Book a Consult form directly on our website
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Q5: What's your therapeutic approach?
I use an integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, and psychodynamic methods. But really, my approach is about meeting you where you are and tailoring our work to what you need most.
