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Shifa Psychological Services Clinic: Empowering Minds for a Brighter Tomorrow

  • Established within the nurturing embrace of the Department of Clinical Psychology Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University in Islamabad, the Shifa Psychological Services Clinic (SPSC) stands as a beacon of support and guidance for the wellbeing of our community. This recently established state of the art clinic is committed to enhancing the psychological well-being of the university’s students, faculty, and staff, while also extending its compassionate services to the broader community.

  • At the heart of SPSC are its dedicated clinicians, who provide evidence based and professional psychological services for a range of psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, Autism, ADHD, PTSD, OCD and management of stress, anger and emotional dysregulation. These clinicians, under the guidance of specialized consultants and supervisors, ensure that individuals receive the care and attention they need to overcome their psychological challenges. The clinic is not just a place of healing but also a hub of learning, with a strong partnership with the Institute of Psychiatry for training purposes.

  • In its pursuit of excellence, SPSC benefits from an esteemed advisory board composed of experts in the fields of clinical psychology, Islamic studies, non-governmental organization, mental health, medical discipline and psychiatry. Their wisdom and experience guide the clinic in maintaining the highest ethical, best practices and professional standards. SPSC is committed to delivering services that prioritize the mental health and well-being of its clients above all else.

  • The SPSC isn’t just a clinical service; it’s a place where the human spirit is uplifted, resilience is fostered, and minds are empowered for a brighter tomorrow. It stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University and the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities to the mental health of its community, and it invites all to seek solace, guidance, and growth within its compassionate walls.

Clinic Staff

Tamkeen Saleem

Prof. Dr. M. Tahir Khalily

Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology /Dean Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Expertise: He is an expert in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, Clinical Supervision, Islamic Integrated therapy, psycho-diagnosis and assessment, therapeutic interventions, Cognitive behavioral therapy, psychometrics, substance abuse disorder and disorder related to trauma, Schema focused therapy, Narrative Exposure therapy, Neuro-feedback Therapy, research method and studies supervised on Randomized controlled trials
 
Tamkeen Saleem

Dr. Tamkeen Saleem

Associate Professor/HOD Clinical Psychology
Expertise: Psycho diagnosis and assessment, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Art Therapy, Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET), Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) & Research Methods Areas of Research: Mental Health, Family and adolescent Psychology, Psychology of Religion, Randomized Controlled Trials, & Suicide-Related Behaviors
 
Tamkeen Saleem

Dr. Uzma Masroor

Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Expertise: Psycho diagnosis and assessment and therapeutic Intervention, Master trainer of Hypnosis, Neurolinguistics programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Marital and couple therapy, Community reinforcement approach, Islamic Integrated therapy, Psychological First Aid, schema-focused therapy, Research methods and Clinical supervision.
 
Tamkeen Saleem

Dr. Neelam Ehsan

Associate Professor of Psychology
Expertise: Psychological testing and assessment, Islamic Psychology, Intake interview, Adoption of psychometrics, Trauma-related study, Narrative Exposure Therapy
 
Tamkeen Saleem

Dr. Fatima Khurram

Medical Officer/ Clinical Manager
Expertise: Islamic Psychology, Neuropsychology, establishment of psychological clinical services, Public mental health administration
 
Tamkeen Saleem

Mr. M. Nohman Malik

Senior Clinical Psychologist
Expertise: Psycho diagnosis and assessment, Therapeutic Intervention and management of the Panic disorder, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Dual diagnosis, co-morbid psychiatric disorders, Break away techniques, Clinical supervision of undergraduates
 
Tamkeen Saleem

Ms. Wardah Ishfaq

Senior Clinical Psychologist
Expertise: Health Psychology, Islamic Integrated therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Applied Behavioural Analysis, Narrative Exposure Therapy, Community Reinforcement Approach, Reproductive psychology, Research methods, Scale development and intervention studies, Randomized controlled trials, psychometrics, Clinical supervision of undergraduate students, and supervision of BS and MS clinical psychology research work (Students)
 
Tamkeen Saleem

Ms. Arooj Khan

Senior Clinical Psychologist
Expertise: Individualized Education Program (IEP) Consultancy, Behaviour Intervention Plans (BIP), Design and Implementation, Behaviour and Impulse Control Management, Comprehensive Evaluation of Child-Related Disorders, Specialized Assessment in Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Paediatric Domain Expertise, Educational Evaluation and Planning, Tailored Strategies for Nurturing Resilience and Overcoming Anxiety and Trauma Challenges in children and adolescents.

The values driving the work at Shifa Psychological Services Clinic, SPSC, are:

  • ایمان (Faith)
  • خدمت (Service)
  • کمال احسان (Excellence)
  • تعاون (Collaboration)
  • تحقیق (Research)
The mission of SPSC is to:

  • Undertake clinical research, particularly to develop contextualized, Islamically-grounded solutions to individual and population mental health problems.

  • Provide high-quality, affordable, evidence-based psychological services to individuals within STMU family and the general population.

  • Provide professional training for students enrolled in the various degrees with the Department of Clinical Psychology.

  • Undertake community activities to improve the holistic health of people

    • Psycho-diagnosis assessment:

Psycho-diagnosis assessment with and without report in the following areas. Neurodevelopment assessment for Autism spectrum (ASD) and Related Conditions, Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders(ADHD), Specific Learning Disability (SLD) and Communication Disorder.

    • Therapeutic Intervention

Clinically supervised and latest therapeutic intervention are provided to children that include following

    • Applied Behavioral Therapy (ABA)
    • Art Therapy
    • Play Therapy

Psycho-diagnosis assessment with and without report in the following areas:-

  • Neurodevelopmental assessment for neurodegenerative Disorders, Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Other Age-Related Issues and Conditions Secondary to Brain Injury.
  • Intellectual Assessment for IQ, Mental deficiency, General adaptive functioning
  • Psychoeducational Assessment for learning Difficulties, Career Choices and Aptitude Testing
  • Personality Assessment for General Personality Profile, Corporate Profile for companies
  • Psycho- diagnostic Assessment For various Clinical Disorders

Therapeutic Intervention

Clinically supervised and latest therapeutic intervention are provided to adults that include the following
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Schema Focused Therapy
  • Family and group Therapy
  • Neuro feedback Therapy
  • Supportive Rehabilitation services for chronic psychiatric disorder and Substance Use disorders.
  • Self-efficacy
  • Public speaking
  • Career growth
  • Crisis helpline
  • Tele-therapy
  • The SPSC offers different training programs and workshops for the students, faculty and professionals and organizations by on site and off site modes as well as out sourcing and insourcing mechanisms. The aim of the training and workshops is to enhance and update the existence knowledge of the trainers and professionals.

The SPSC offers consultation services to department and organization within the following areas.

  • Curriculum development for clinical practicum and theoretical framework
  • Clinical setups/ services
  • Training and Development
  • Experienced Mental Health Professionals – Our mental health professionals are highly trained and experienced in providing effective mental health services.
  • Evidence Based Practice – Evidence based therapies are provided to the clients.
  • Structured Approached – SPSC adheres structured approach with approved procedures for practices based upon standard professional and ethical guidelines.
  • High Impact Advisory Board: We have advisory board comprised of senior professional from the field of psychology, psychiatry and related fields.