Miss Aqela Fatima

ABOUT ME

As a therapist, I offer a person-centred, trauma-informed, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and work toward their mental health goals. I support children, young people, and adults from diverse backgrounds experiencing stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loneliness, grief, and major life transitions. Drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, I tailor my sessions to each client’s unique strengths and needs. My approach is diversity-affirming, inclusive, and sensitive to neurodiversity, gender, sexuality, and cultural contexts. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from CMR Bangalore University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Osmania University; accredited Assistant Child Psychologist and Shadow Teacher, with experience working with neurodivergent populations. As an associate member of the Clinical Psychology Society of India and the Bhartiya Counselling Psychology Association, I continue to engage in professional learning and advocacy. My professional experience spans disability services, school and tertiary education, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling, Trust & safety and youth mental health. I also mentor clinical psychology students and early-career professionals.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

English, Hindi, Urdu

AREA OF EXPERTISE

SPECIALIZATIONS

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Anger Management Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), LGBTQ+ Counselling, Mental Support, Life Skill Coaching, Bereavement Counselling, Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness Therapy, Breakup Counselling, Workplace Counselling, Trauma Focused Therapy, Group Therapy, Student Wellness Program, Stress Management, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Relationship Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychosynthesis, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Corporate Wellness Program, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy (CT)