Infidelity & Betrayal Therapy in Dubai
Navigating the break of trust in one of the most powerful relationships we can have.
Healing from Infidelity and Betrayal
The discovery of infidelity is often described as a "shattering" of one's world. The trust that forms the foundation of your relationship is suddenly replaced by a profound sense of betrayal, confusion, and emotional pain. Whether you are navigating the immediate aftermath of a discovery or are struggling with long-term "aftershocks," it is important to know that these feelings are a natural response to a deeply distressing event.
The Impact of Betrayal
The effects of a discovery of betrayal aren’t limited to the impact in the relationship - individuals that discovered infidelity report deep effects on their sense of self, self-worth and even their perception of reality. Many individuals report symptoms similar to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
These symptoms often manifest in ways like hyper-vigilance, in order to prevent the infidelity from happening again, deep emotional volatility ranging from intense anger to despair, insomnia, loss of appetite, exhaustion and recurrent intrusive thoughts about the events.
How Therapy can Help
You don’t need to have everything figured out for Therapy to help - whether you decide to do Individual Therapy or Couple’s Therapy, either method will provide you with a structured safe space where you will be able to understand if conditions are met to stay in the relationship or not. There’s a specific model used by Therapists for this stage of figuring out what to do, called Discernment Therapy.
How Therapy can help with Reconciliation
If the goal is to repair the relationship, therapy provides a structured framework to address the causes of this breach of trust, and the deep effects it has had on the individuals and the couple.
Couple’s therapy is essential here to facilitate honest communication, manage emotional triggers, and establish new "ground rules" for transparency.
Individual Therapy can help each partner process their own specific emotions (the betrayed partner works on healing the trauma, while the partner who was unfaithful explores the personal factors that led to the choice), ensuring that the decision to stay is based on growth rather than fear or habit.
How Therapy can help with a Healthy Separation or Breakup
If you decide that the relationship cannot or should not continue, therapy serves as a vital support system for a "conscious uncoupling." Individual Therapy helps you process the grief, reclaim your identity, and ensure the betrayal doesn't define your future relationships.
Interestingly, Couple’s Therapy can also be used during a breakup; it provides a neutral space to navigate the logistical and emotional complexities of parting ways. This is particularly helpful for maintaining a functional, respectful relationship if there are shared responsibilities, such as co-parenting, allowing for a transition that minimizes further collateral damage and promotes long-term healing for everyone involved.
Therapists at Peninsula Specializing in Infidelity and Betrayal
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Rita Figueiredo
CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
“Think of us as partners in discovery - using science and heart to understand your story and create lasting change.”
English,Portuguese,Individual Therapy,Couples Counseling,Family Therapy,Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Constructivist Therapy,Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),Motivational Interviewing (MI),Narrative Therapy,Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Systemic Therapy,Addictions,Anxiety,Burnout,Chronic Stress,Communication Issues,Conflict in Relationships,Depression,Divorce and Separation,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress,Family Conflict,Identity Concerns,Infertility,Infidelity and Betrayal,Life Transitions,Panic Attacks,Perfectionism,Perinatal Mental Health,Personality Difficulties,Phobias,Physical Intimacy Issues,Post-Partum Depression,Relationship Issues,Sleep Problems
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Ailien Sy
CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
“I believe that each person’s story is unique, and therapy should reflect that.”
English,Filipino,Individual Therapy,Adolescents (13-17),Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),ADHD/Neurodiversity,Anxiety,Attachment Difficulties,Burnout,Career Dissatisfaction,Childhood Trauma,Communication Issues,Conflict in Relationships,Depression,Divorce and Separation,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Grief and Loss,Identity Concerns,Infidelity and Betrayal,Life Transitions,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Personality Difficulties,Relationship Issues,Trauma
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Lauren Rozario
CDA LICENSED COUNSELLOR
"Together, we will create a space for you to reclaim your voice, step into your power, and lead with conviction."
English,Hindi,Malayalam,Individual Therapy,Couples Counseling,Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT),Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS),Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT),Systemic Therapy,Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT),ADHD/Neurodiversity,Anxiety,Communication Issues,Conflict in Relationships,Depression,Divorce and Separation,Eating Disorders,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress,Grief and Loss,Identity Concerns,Infidelity and Betrayal,Life Transitions,Parenting Challenges,Perinatal Mental Health,Post-Partum Depression,Relationship Issues,Substance Abuse,Trauma
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Shrav Shankar
CDA LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST
“It's important for me to offer you a supportive space, where you can bring anything you'd like to, so that we can figure it out together.”
English,Individual Therapy,Couples Counseling,Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Psychodynamic Therapy,Neuropsychology,Person-Centered Therapy,Art Therapy,Anxiety,Depression,Chronic Stress,Communication Issues,Relationship Issues,Attachment Difficulties,Childhood Trauma,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Trauma,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Conflict in Relationships,Identity Concerns,Life Transitions,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress
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Rebecca Cobb
CDA LICENSED COUNSELLOR
“Together we can rebuild a genuine connection with yourself and rediscover your sense of fulfilment and joy.”
English,Individual Therapy,Adolescents (13-17),Adults (18+),In-Person,Online,Art Therapy,Interpersonal Therapy (IPT),Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT),Person-Centered Therapy,Psychodynamic Therapy,Schema Therapy,Somatic Experiencing (SE),Systemic Therapy,ADHD/Neurodiversity,Addictions,Anger Difficulties,Anxiety,Attachment Difficulties,Behavioral Issues,Body Image Concerns,Bullying,Burnout,Career Dissatisfaction,Childhood Trauma,Chronic Stress,Communication Issues,Conflict in Relationships,Depression,Divorce and Separation,Eating Disorders,Emotional Regulation Difficulties,Expat Adjustment and Relocation Stress,Family Conflict,Grief and Loss,Identity Concerns,Infertility,Infidelity and Betrayal,Life Transitions,Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth,Panic Attacks,Parenting Challenges,Perfectionism,Perinatal Mental Health,Personality Difficulties,Post-Partum Depression,Pre-Marital Counseling,Relationship Issues,School Refusal,Substance Abuse,Trauma
