Professional Summary

Dr. Sneha John is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of international experience in child and adolescent mental health. She began her clinical journey in 2014 with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), including roles at the prestigious Royal Free Hospital and Maudsley Hospital Trusts. Since 2018, she has been based in the UAE, working in hospitals, schools, and clinical settings. A sought-after speaker and advocate, Dr. Sneha regularly contributes to national and international conferences and media, and was commissioned by the UAE Ministry of Education in 2019 to design a curriculum for early identification of child abuse in schools.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions Treated:

• Childhood Emotional Disorders (Anxiety, Depression)

• Self-Esteem Issues

• Behavioral Challenges

• Eating Disorders

• Examination Anxiety & School Refusal

• Childhood Trauma & Grief

• Mood Disorders

• Tic Disorders

• Addiction Disorders

• Life Transitions (e.g., divorce, relocation, graduation)

• Anxiety Disorders

• Parent Counselling

Therapeutic Approaches:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Emotion-Focused Therapy

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Attachment-Focused Therapy

• Trauma-Focused CBT

• Family-Based Therapy (FBT – Maudsley Approach)

Client Focus:

• Children

• Adolescents

• Parents

• Families

Education & Credentials

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) – Specialization in Child & Adolescent Psychology

• Master’s in Clinical Psychology – Specialization in Child & Adolescent Psychology

• Certifications:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT – Individual & Group)

  • Exposure & Prevention Therapy

  • CBT for Eating Disorders (CBT-ED)

  • Maudsley Family Therapy (FBT) for Eating Disorders

  • EMDR Certified

  • Neuropsychological Testing

  • Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule 2 (ADOS-2)

  • Triple P Parenting Program

Professional Experience

• Clinical Psychologist – Royal Free Hospital, London (UK)

• Clinical Psychologist – Barnet Hospital, London (UK)

• Child Services Lead – Camali Clinic & Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres, UAE

Research Publication:

• MacLeod, A., Cheng, L., John, S. (2018). Evaluating and re-wording self-report mindfulness measures. British Medical Journal (BMJ)

Therapeutic Philosophy

Dr. Sneha believes in empowering children and adolescents through self-awareness, emotional insight, and resilience-building. Her work is rooted in helping young people and families recognize and activate their inner strengths to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity.

Languages Spoken

• English

• Hindi

• Malayalam