About Dr. Tahir
Dr. Tahir, CEO & Founder of Irish Wellness Medical Center, is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience in the field. His vision and leadership have shaped the center into a trusted provider of comprehensive mental health services in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Dedicated to meaningful, patient-centered care, Dr. Tahir takes pride in creating a therapeutic environment where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered. His expertise spans individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults—helping clients navigate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges to achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
Dr. Tahir holds a PhD from University College Maynooth, Ireland (2011), an MA in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (2003–2005) from University College Cork, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Child Neuropsychology from The European Graduate School of Child Neuropsychology in Amsterdam (1999).
In addition to leading Irish Wellness Medical Center, Dr. Tahir has served in numerous senior roles, including Head of Psychology and Consultant Clinical Psychologist at KidsHeart Medical Centre, and Lecturer in the Master’s in Psychology program at UAE University. His clinical and academic contributions are complemented by publications in international journals and affiliations with respected organizations such as the Psychological Society of Ireland, the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), and the Pakistan Psychological Association.
Through his deep commitment to excellence in mental health care and his decades of leadership, Dr. Tahir continues to drive the mission of Irish Wellness forward: placing patients at the heart of everything we do.
