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Dr. Qudsia Tariq is a clinical psychologist and professor at the Department of Psychology at the University of Karachi.
She is an executive board member at the Association for Children with Learning and Emotional Problems (ACLEP).
She is also a member of the American Psychological Association, the British Sociological Association, and the Pakistan Psychological Association.
Faiza Faisal is a language and reading specialist, trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and certified by the IDA.
She is an Associate of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (USA).
She has been with Kazim Trust since 2008 and works at CARE, providing intervention, training, and counseling on learning and behavioral challenges.
Prof. Zainab Zadeh is a consultant clinical psychologist and Head of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at PILL, Karachi.
She is President of the Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychology and a senior research fellow at PILL.
She is also a consultant at Manchester Foundation and a chartered member of the British Psychological Society.
Dr. Kausar Waqar is an inclusion specialist with advanced qualifications in health and special education.
She focuses on disability and gender issues through teaching, research, and advocacy.
She works with Kazim Trust to support marginalized children and promote inclusive education initiatives.
Dr. Vazir is an expert in early childhood and teacher education with a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, Canada.
She also holds a master’s from AKU-IED with a focus on social sciences and primary education.
She has led regional academic programs and trained educators across Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Dubai.
Dr. Sobia Aftab, PhD is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi. She has been awarded Post-Doctorate in Clinical Psychology under Fulbright Post Doc Visiting Scholar Award by USEFP, USA.
She is a Practicing Consultant Clinical Psychologist; UNODC Substance Use Prevention Trainer, International Certified Addiction Professional-III; Certified Instructor of Hypnotherapy, NGH, USA; and NLP Trainer, USA.
Dr. Uzma Ali is a seasoned clinical psychologist and academician with over 25 years of experience. She currently serves as Director of the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, where she oversees academic, administrative, and financial affairs. She has supervised 20 M.Phil and 22 Ph.D. scholars and has published over 60 research papers in national and international journals.
She is the Editor of two HEC-recognized journals — Pakistan Journal of Psychology and Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology — and author of the ethical guideline book “Code, Control and Ethical Decision Making.
Prof. Dr. Zainab Hussain Bhutto is PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi. Currently she is serving as Dean Professional Psychology Bahria University and she has also served as Director, Principal and HoD Institute of Professional Psychology Bahria University Karachi.
She has more than 20 years’ experience in the field of Psychology and is an active researcher with national and international research publications. 70+ undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD theses are completed under her supervision.
Dr. Salima Ahsan is a distinguished psychologist and academician, holding a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Karachi. She is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Mental Health Association, the Pakistan Psychological Association, and has been affiliated with the American Psychological Association.
A certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioner and Relationship Counselor, Dr. Ahsan combines her academic expertise with evidence-based mental health practices.
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