Dr. George Kaliaden has over 25 years of experience in psychological consultation, therapy, and counseling. His background includes studies/research at IIT Bombay, the University of Texas at Arlington, and the University of Pennsylvania.  Having completed his Master’s Degree from University of Bombay and PhD in Applied Psychology from the University of Calcutta (1989), he has worked in several premier institutions in India, USA and UAE. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Indian Academy of  Applied Psychology. 

Dr. George has been practicing in Dubai in 1994. He was attached to various clinics and hospitals, including Welcare Hospital and Prime Medical Center. He was also a visiting psychologist and counselor at Middlesex University, Dubai     ( 2005 - 2021). He served as a member of the Psychology Subject Matter Experts’ Panel (for developing Licensing Criteria) appointed by the Dubai Health Authority.  Dr. Kaliaden has published several books, including the well-known title "Moulding Your Child", which was translated into Arabic and was published by the Supreme Council for Childhood, Government of Sharjah. His latest book: “Healing with Words: A Psychologist’s Experiments in Poetry Therapy”  

Apart from Clinical Consulting, Diagnostic Psychometry, Psycho-educational Assessment, Psychotherapy and Marriage Counseling,  Dr George conducts  group therapy/counseling sessions, especially for teenagers and the university students. Areas of his special interest are Panic Attack and Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Phobias, Personality Disorders (including BPD and OCPD), and Teenage Oppositional Defiant Behavior. He conducts Training / Personal Development Workshops on Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Communication & Social Skills, Thought Management, Relationship & Family Environment, Parenting and Child Behavior Management. 

Languages Spoken: English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, German

Expertise

• Anxiety Disorders, Phobias, OCPD, PTSD

• Depression  /  Mood Disorders

• Panic Attack

• Personality Disorders ( BPD etc) 

• Couple Therapy & Marriage Counselling

• Adolescent Psychology

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT / DBT)

• Behaviour Management Techniques

• Child Therapy & Assessment

• Parenting Skills Training & Consulting

• Stress Management Workshops

• Personal Growth Programs

• Motivational Training

• Solution-focused brief therapy

• Teenagers' Emotinal Intelligence

• University Students’ Re-motivation and Mentoring