- Clinical Psychologist
Medical Education / Degree: MSc Psychology, Member of PPA
Experience: 20 Years
Ms Nahida Arshad is a dedicated and experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Brief Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner, with over 20 years of clinical experience in providing psychological services across different regions of Pakistan. She is also a Member of the Pakistan Psychological Association, reflecting her professional commitment to the field of mental health.
She has worked with individuals from diverse cultural, ethnic, and professional backgrounds, offering effective treatment for a wide range of psychological concerns. Her primary areas of expertise include neurotic disorders, such as depression, anxiety, stress & agitation, panic attacks, phobias, fears, past traumas, stage fright, fear of exams, and emotional disturbances. These conditions often arise from unresolved past experiences and traumatic events, where individuals have insight into their problems but struggle to manage their emotional responses.
Ms. Nahida Arshad specializes in Brief Psychotherapy, a highly effective and time-efficient psychological treatment approach. This method focuses on identifying and resolving the root causes of psychological distress, which are often linked to painful memories, past unpleasant experiences and current bothering circumstances. By addressing these core issues, the therapy enables individuals to regain emotional balance and improve their overall mental well-being.
Her therapeutic approach integrates modern techniques, including Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and other evidence-based psychological interventions. Brief Psychotherapy is known for its high success rate and a smaller number of sessions, typically requiring 1 to 6 sessions, each lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour, conducted on a weekly basis.
Ms. Nahida Arshad is committed to providing empathetic, client-centered care and to raising awareness about mental health. Her goal is to help individuals understand and overcome their psychological challenges, enabling them to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.