Faiza Khalid
Clinical Psychologist
Gujranwala
Summary
Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer with over 5 years of experience in psychotherapy and academic teaching. Skilled in evidence-based interventions (CBT, REBT, DBT, EMDR) and dedicated to promoting psychosocial wellbeing and youth resilience. Actively collaborates with healthcare and community agencies to provide holistic care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Clinical Psychologist
Healing Oasis, Lahore
08.2024 - Current
- Provide psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, client-centered, and EMDR approaches.
- Conduct family and couples counseling.
- Prepare psychometric assessments and detailed clinical reports.
- Lead group psychotherapy sessions promoting coping and emotional regulation.
Permanent Faculty (Humanities & Social Sciences)
GIFT University
01.2023 - Current
- Teach specialized clinical psychology subjects at undergraduate and ADCP levels.
- Supervise student research and provide counseling at the Wellness Center.
- Conduct seminars, workshops, and webinars for faculty and student development.
- Update curricula in line with current psychological research and standards.
Certified Clinical Psychologist
Chaudhry Hospital, Gujranwala
10.2023 - 09.2025
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for inpatient management.
- Provide psychotherapy and psychological assessments for adult clients.
- Facilitate group-based therapy sessions promoting recovery and social adjustment.
Certified Clinical Psychologist
KS Medical Center, Lahore
03.2021 - 08.2024
- Conducted psychotherapy and assessments for diverse adult cases.
- Maintained detailed confidential case documentation.
- Led inpatient group therapy sessions and supervised junior psychologists.
Visiting Faculty (Humanities & Social Sciences)
GIFT University
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Delivered lectures on positive psychology, ethics, and clinical consultation.
- Provided academic and personal counseling to students at the Wellness Center.
Psychology Manager
Salman Zafar Immigrations
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Interviewed 150+ colleagues for psychological profiling and efficiency analysis.
- Collaborated with UK psychologists on medico-legal reports for asylum seekers.
- Led two teams of psychologists, improving efficiency by 30%.
- Expanded the department’s social media following from 20 to 2,000 within 3 months.
Education
M.S. - Clinical Psychology
Government College University
05.2019
B.Sc. - Applied Psychology
University of the Punjab
05.2017
Skills
- Clinical Skills: CBT, REBT, DBT, EMDR, Psychological Assessment, Case Formulation
- Research Skills: SPSS, Qualitative Coding (IPA), Report Writing
- Languages: English (Fluent), Urdu (Native)
- Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Data Visualization Tools
Certification
EMDR Basic Training, EMDR Pakistan – April 2025
Affiliations
- Member, American Psychological Association (2024–2025)
- Chartered Member, British Psychological Society (2024–2025)
- Member, Pakistan Psychological Association (2024–Present)
- Member, Pakistan Association of Clinical Psychologists (2022–2024)
- Lifetime Member, EMDR Pakistan (2025–Present)
Publications (Peer-Reviewed)
- Zia, K., & Khalid, F. (2022). Stigma, perceived family support, and post-traumatic stress experienced by seropositive HIV patients in Pakistan. BioMedica, 25 (3), 149–156. https://doi.org/10.51441/BioMedica/5-747
- Ishaq, S., Khan, N., & Khalid, F. (2023). Perceived aetiology of addiction and stigmatizing attitudes of mental health professionals towards substance use disorder patients. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 17 (3), 652. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023173652
Selected Invited Talks & Trainings
- (May 2025) Impact of Environment on Youth’s Mental Health – Pakistan Health Parliament.
- (Feb 2025) Psychological First Aid – Gift University.
- (Aug 2024) Community-based Psychosocial Support Training – Bargad, Lahore.
- (Aug 2024) Manipulation – Samaa Television.
- (May 2024) Faculty Insights from Global Educational Venture – Gift University.
Selected Research Presentations
- Brighton, United Kingdom – 81st American Psychosomatic Society Annual Meeting (March 2024):
- Lived Experiences of Women with Vitiligo: An IPA Study.
- Bara Gali, Pakistan – 1st International Conference on Interplay of Social Sciences Research (March 2023):
- OCD Symptom Severity and Caregiver Coping Strategies.
- Islamabad, Pakistan – National Conference of Qualitative Psychology (March 2020):
- Psychosocial Impact of Vitiligo on Women.
Timeline
Certified Clinical Psychologist
Healing Oasis, Lahore
08.2024 - Current
Certified Clinical Psychologist
Chaudhry Hospital, Gujranwala
10.2023 - 09.2025
Permanent Faculty (Humanities & Social Sciences)
GIFT University
01.2023 - Current
Visiting Faculty (Humanities & Social Sciences)
GIFT University
12.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Clinical Psychologist
KS Medical Center, Lahore
03.2021 - 08.2024
Psychology Manager
Salman Zafar Immigrations
08.2019 - 01.2020
B.Sc. - Applied Psychology
University of the Punjab
M.S. - Clinical Psychology
Government College University
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