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
“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”
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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
In-person & Online
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:
Assessment
A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Learn more about Trauma CounselingCBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
Learn more about CBTConflict Management
Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.
Counselling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
Learn more about CounsellingIntegrative Psychotherapy
An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.
MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
Learn more about MBCT (Mindfulness-Based CBT)Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
Learn more about MindfulnessPsychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
Learn more about Psychodynamic Therapy
Works With:
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Children
- Individuals
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.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
Learn more about Adolescent TherapyTrauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about TraumaFamily Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
Learn more about Relationship IssuesParenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
Learn more about Trauma TherapyAnxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Professional Title:
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.
Credentials
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
Member
Qualifications
University of Bergamo
Comsats University Islamabad
Arizona Trauma Institute
Service Areas
Bahria town phase 7, Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
