Zaynab Obaidi

Zaynab Obaidi is a licensed Australian psychologist with international experience in the UK and a multicultural background. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Stirling, Scotland, and an MSc in Clinical Psychology from Kingston University, London. She also completed counselling training with COSCA in Scotland before moving to the UAE.

With over three years of clinical experience, Zaynab works with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, particularly supporting diaspora communities. Of Iraqi descent, and having lived in Australia, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, and the UK, she brings strong cultural understanding and a commitment to inclusivity.

She is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and accepted. Zaynab specializes in identity formation, intergenerational and cultural conflict, gender exploration, sexuality, religious trauma, and navigating multiple cultural frameworks. Her approach combines psychodynamic and person-centred methods, helping clients explore complex emotional experiences while supporting autonomy, agency, and personal growth.