Aarif

Mr Aarif Niazi

Psychologist

Aarif Niazi is Pakistan's No 1 Psychologist and Recently working as Funder and President of Pakistan Young Psychologists Association and as Director PYPA.

About Me

As a psychologist, I apply insights from my MSc in Applied Psychology to support individuals. My active involvement in the Pakistan Young Psychologists Association keeps my practice well-informed. I offer a space where we can explore your concerns with practical, evidence-based understanding. Together, we can find clear ways forward, fostering your personal growth and wellbeing.

Approach

Leadership in the field has shaped a structured, goal-focused style where we set clear priorities each session and adjust pace to what you need. In Islamabad or online, I work in English, Urdu or Punjabi, using brief assessments, coaching tasks and mindful exercises between meetings to track progress and build skills. Sessions are collaborative: we test small changes, reflect on results and translate insights into daily steps for relationships, sexuality, anxiety or transition challenges. This approach suits people who want practical tools alongside thoughtful clinical care.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Coaching

    A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • All ages

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Sex Addiction

    A pattern of compulsive sexual behaviour that feels out of control and causes harm to one's relationships, work, or well-being.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

    Learn more about Online Therapy

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications


Virtual University of Pakistan

Registrations


Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)

Psychologist

Service Area


PYPA Home of Psychologists

In-person & Online

Markaz

Islamabad, Capital Territory

Pakistan