About Dr. Fareeha Kanwal
Dr. Fareeha Kanwal is a clinical psychologist and trainer based in Karachi, with more than 15 years of experience in mental health. She holds a PhD and an MPhil in Clinical Psychology from Bahria University and an MS in Clinical Psychology from the University of Karachi.
For over a decade she was part of the Institute of Professional Psychology at Bahria University. She taught counselling, psychological assessment and psychodynamic psychotherapy to undergraduate and postgraduate psychology students, and later served as Senior Assistant Professor and Head of Department. Over the same years she worked as an associate clinical psychologist and has more than 750 hours of counselling, psychotherapy and assessment with clients.
She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist and an EMDR practitioner, and her clinical work is trauma-informed. She has also worked as a clinical supervisor, guiding counsellors and psychotherapists in planning treatment for clients with trauma histories.
Her role at Khud Aagahi
Dr. Kanwal reviews the articles on the Khud Aagahi blog and the free mental health tools for clinical accuracy. This content is for information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified professional.
Articles reviewed by Dr. Fareeha Kanwal
- Trauma Bonding: Signs, Why It Happens and How to Break It
- Anger Management: How to Control Anger and When to Get Help
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Signs, Causes and Treatment
- Do I Have ADHD? Signs in Adults and How to Find Out
- How to Deal With Depression: Small Steps That Help
- How to Improve Self Esteem and Confidence: 7 Steps
- How to Build Confidence in Shy Children: 7 Ideas for Parents
- Virtual Autism: What Parents Need to Know About Screens and Development
- Can Autism Be Cured? What Parents Should Know
- How to Overcome Anxiety: 6 Steps From a Psychologist
- Psychologist vs Psychiatrist: What Is the Difference?
- How to Stop Overthinking: 7 Steps That Help