Online therapy from Saudi Arabia
Online therapy in Saudi Arabia
If you live in Saudi Arabia and want to talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist in Arabic, you can book an online session on Shezlong and start from home, without a long wait and without anyone else needing to know.
Therapists you can book from Saudi Arabia
Choose your therapist yourself from the list below and read about their experience before you book. Times are shown in Saudi time, and each session is a private video call from your phone or computer.
Prof. Mohamed ElsheikhPsychiatristAnxiety Disorders, Depression
Walaa WaheedPsychologistDepression, PTSD ( abuse, traumas )
Awatef DarwichPsychologistMood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders
Mahmoud RadyPsychologistAnxiety Disorders, Addiction
Joseph AssalPsychologistAnxiety Disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD)
Yasmin AliPsychologistMood Disorders, Addiction
Ahmed Kamel ElawadyPsychiatristMood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders
Dalia SalehPsychologistAnxiety Disorders, Depression
Why people in Saudi Arabia choose online therapy
Talking about mental health is easier than it used to be, but many people still prefer to keep their sessions to themselves. Online sessions give you that privacy and save you the drive and the waiting room.
Not sure what you are feeling? Take the free depression, anxiety and stress test- Privacy Join the session from home or anywhere you choose.
- Time No commute and no time off work. Pick a time that fits your day.
- Language Talk in Arabic with a therapist who understands your culture, or in English if you prefer.
- Choice Browse therapists from different Arab countries and choose the one you feel at ease with.
How to start online therapy from Saudi Arabia
Find a therapist
Browse the list and filter by specialty, language, gender or the therapist's country.
Read their profile
See their experience, specialties and client reviews before you book.
Pick a time
Times are shown in your local time zone, and you can change it.
Pay online
Pay by card. The session price is shown before you pay.
Join your session
A video call from your phone or computer, wherever you feel comfortable.
Not sure who to choose? Answer a few short questions and we'll suggest therapists.
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Session times in Saudi time
Saudi Arabia is on UTC+3 all year. When you book, free times are shown in your local time, so there's no time difference to work out.
If you work long hours, look for evening or weekend times in the therapists' profiles.
Psychologist or psychiatrist?
A psychologist or therapist helps through talk therapy: understanding what you feel and learning practical ways to cope. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can also assess whether medication may help.
If you're not sure, start with a psychologist. They will tell you if seeing a psychiatrist would help.
See psychiatrists available onlineFree psychological tests
Answer a few questions privately and see your result straight away, with no account needed. A result is not a diagnosis, but it can help you decide whether to talk to a therapist.
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Common questions
Can I choose a therapist who understands Gulf Arabic?
Therapists on Shezlong come from different Arab countries. Filter the list by the therapist's country and language, then read their profile to find someone you feel close to.
Can I choose a female or male therapist?
Yes. Filter the list by the therapist's gender to choose whoever you are most comfortable with.
Is online therapy confidential?
Yes. Each session is a private video call between you and your therapist, and therapists are bound by professional confidentiality. You can join from wherever you feel comfortable.
How do I pay from Saudi Arabia?
You pay online by card when you book, and the session price is shown before you pay.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly with the therapist you choose.
If you are in danger right now
If you have thoughts of harming yourself or are in danger now, call emergency services on 911 or the ambulance on 997, or go to the nearest emergency department.
Online sessions are not an emergency service, so don't wait for your appointment.
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