Javaria Zahra
Counselling Psychologist
MD/ MS/ MPhil in Applied Psychology
- Speaks : English, Urdu and Hindi
- Experience : 16+ years
Overview
Javaria Zahra is a CDA-licensed Psychologist, Trainer, and Gold Medalist with 16+ years of clinical and training experience. She provides psychotherapy, counseling, assessments, and psycho-educational interventions for children, adults, adolescents, couples, and families.
She specializes in CBT, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy {ACT),Behavior Therapy, MBCT, EMDR, & Client-Centered Therapy, addressing Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, OCD, PTSD, Suicidal ideations, Eating Disorders, Adjustment Disorder, Stress & Anger issues, as well as Autism, ADHD, ODD, Down Syndrome, Learning & Intellectual Disabilities.
She holds an MSc, Diploma (Clinical Psychology), and MPhil/MD in Applied Psychology with a Gold Medal and Distinction in Research. She developed the first indigenous Learning Disabilities Scale {LDS) in Pakistan, published internationally and recognized for its reliability.
She is experienced in Employee Assistance Programs {EAPs), corporate training, trauma and grief counseling, and critical incident support. Since 2005, she has been dedicated to clinical practice, teaching, research, and community mental health awareness.
- Area of interest:
- Qualification and Membership:
Clinical and Counseling Psychology
Psychotherapy
Counseling Therapy
Psychoeducation
Psychological Assessments
Couple Therapy and Counseling
Family Therapy and Counseling
Specialized Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Client-Centered Therapy (CCT)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Relaxation Therapy (JPMR)
Holistic Approach / Eclectic Approach to Psychotherapy
Imagery Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Learning Therapy
Social Skills Training, Behavioral Management Plans, Career Counselling
Training & Development
Teaching & Research in Psychology
MD / MS / MPhil in Applied Psychology (Gold Medal Award), 2011-2013 (Attested & Verified by UAE)
Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Child Psychology & Health Psychology), 2002-2004 (Attested & Verified by UAE)
Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC) Certification; The Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, United States of America, 2023-2024

Javaria Zahra
Counselling Psychologist
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