Symptoms as Symbols: A Jungian Perspective on psychological symptoms
Jung saw symptoms as symbols of unconscious conflicts or neglected aspects of the self, offering opportunities for growth and self-awareness through integration and the p...
Ms Maham Abid
Clinical Psychologist
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“Certified trauma-informed clinical psychologist working with adults, children, and families. I combine psychodynamic theories, TF-CBT, mindfulness-based psychotherapy, and family systems therapy to create personalized care. Supervised by Italian-American mentors, I provide compassionate, tailored support. Let’s connect”
About Me
I am a Clinical Psychologist with Graduate Membership, practicing in Bahria Town Phase 7, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. I help adolescents and families facing abuse, trauma, or family conflict. I provide assessments, psychological and diagnostic testing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and child and adolescent therapy.
Approach
I use a trauma informed approach which consists of 4 main phases; the orientation phase, the psychoeducation phase, the intervention phase and post traumatic growth phase. I use a range of therapeutic modalities guided by attachment theory and psychodynamic theory of Carl Jung. My approach is client centric. The main modalities I use in my sessions include TF-CBT, mindfulness based psychotherapy (MBT), somatic work, inner child work and transference based psychotherapy.
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Basic Information
Services
The services I provide include psychotherapy, counselling, psychoeducation sessions for new parents, TF-CBT for children and adults having symptoms of trauma, therapy for adolescents and young adults going through self-esteem issues, identity crisis, depression and people pleasing behavior. I also provide therapy for expats/immigrants going through issues with adjusting to a new culture, having identity crisis, homesickness and depression.
Services Offered:
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Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Conflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
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Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Integrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
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MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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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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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Individuals
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
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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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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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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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Professional Title:
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Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.
Qualifications
University of Bergamo
Comsats University Islamabad
Arizona Trauma Institute
Registrations
University of Hertfordshire/British Psychological Society
Graduate Membership
Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
Clinical Psychologist
Pakistan Psychological Association
Clinical Psychologist
Società Italiana Medicina Psicosomatica
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