“Nothing beats the feeling of being able to help improving lives of people with mental health problems.”
I have done my MSc in Behavioral Sciences from Fatima Jinnah Women University and did my MS in Clinical Psychology from Preston University; I have also done my diploma in Speech & language therapy from NIRM, Islamabad and certification in RBT (Registered Behavioral Technician) from BACB.
I had experience of working in Psychiatric department, PIMS as a Clinical Psychologist and Research Assistant for 2 years and then I joined Rehabilitation Department at Shifa international hospital and was working there for more than 3 years as a Clinical psychologist & Speech therapist. Furthermore I worked as Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Axon HealthCare & Pharmacy for 2 years. Then I joined Rife-USA Bahrain and worked as an ABA therapist for 6 months. I have experience of over 8 years as a clinical psychologist and with addition to that I have work experience of more than 2 years as a speech therapist and 6 months as ABA therapist. During my career, I was also engaged in various clinical researches and has publications as well.
I am life time member of PPA (Pakistan Psychological Association) and registered as Clinical Psychologist in Council of Allied Health Sciences Pakistan.
My education and work experience have greatly helped me to acquire adequate knowledge in clinical psychology, thus establishing a strong base for my advancement within career line. During my job, I was constantly engaged in assessment and management of patients having psychological issues icluding all age group including assessment and treatment of patients with depression, anxiety, neurological disorders, behavioral and emotional disturbances, personality disorder, psychosis, learning disabilities and intellectually challenged children. I also dealt with children having autism, ADHD, behavioral and emotional disturbances in young population., IQ Assessments, Learning difficulty Assessments, Projective tests, Psychometric testing and therapeutic sessions for both children and adults. Behavioral therapy and Speech and language therapy to intellectually challenged children. Besides, I also possess adequate knowledge about various tests and therapies such as psychodynamic psychotherapy, humanistic psychology, contingency management, exposure therapy, existential psychotherapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, functional analytic psychotherapy, coherence therapy, cognitive behavior therapy and integrative behavioral therapy. I am highly proficient in interacting with patients suffering from a wide range of psychological disorders, which will definitely facilitate flawless treatments and therapies.
My aim is to support clients to move on with their personal / family life and career, helping them to achieve their full potential for a balanced, happy and contented life