Meet Our Psychologists

meet our psychologists

Welcome to “Meet Your Psychologists” – Psychology for Today

At Psychology for Today, we believe that mental health is for everyone. Our team of experienced psychologists is here to guide, support, and empower you on your journey toward emotional well-being. Each of our professionals brings a wealth of knowledge, cultural insight, and years of clinical experience, offering personalized care for a diverse range of mental health needs.

Get to know our psychologists, their specializations, and how their expertise can help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and hope. Your journey to better mental health starts here.

Great Minds That We Got:

Sayada Zakia Sultana

Sadia Sharmin Urmi

Experience—20 years

Qualification __
BSc( Psy.)Hons. ;MS & MPhil( C.Psy),DU
-EMDR( level-1) & DBT( level-1) Canada
-Drug Addiction Counselling (level-1) Canada
-Neuro-Psychoanalysis,Canada
-Poly vagus nerve stimulation,Canada
-Higher training onAnxiety & Depression, Canada & USA
-Hypnotherapy Diploma(on going) Canada
-NLP Diploma( on going) Canada
Trauma Support Specialist ( ongoing),Canada

*Specially trained on HIV/AIDS’ psychological treatment , FHI 
*Highly trained on Speech Therapy, CST & India 

Specialization—
CBT, DBT, Psychodrama, Treatment & Prevention of HIV/AIDS, ;Child & adolescent’s assessment & treatment,; Different types of adult psychological problems & management; Drug addiction treatment; Crisis management, Suicidal risk assessment & treatment; Trauma (PTSD) assessment & treatment; Stress & anger management; Couple therapy; Family therapy; 
*Stroke patient’s psychological problem’s assessment and treatment 
*Different types of speech problems/ disorders of child & adult and their treatment 

Working experience—
*Ex-Project Manager Cum Psychologist,GBV Project,BNWLA
*EX-Consultant Clinical psychology,Psychotherapy,Counselling &Speech therapy;Bangladesh Specialized Hospital (BHS)
. *Ex-Senior Lecturer Cum Clinical Psychologist , Gonosasthaaya Medical College Hospital & Gono University 
Ex- Project Co-ordination Cum Clinical Psychologist, Tobacco Cessation & Quit Smoking Program Project, BIRDEM & MANAS joint project 
*Ex  Consultant, Psycho-Empoerment Unit, 360• Total Solution LTD
Ex-Consultant, Insight Psychosocial Care & Research Center
Ex-Consultant, Psychotherapy & Speech Therapy Unit, Therapy Station 
Ex- Clinical Psychologist & Speech Therapist, Center For Speech Therapy 
Ex- Clinical Psychologist,Light House Clinic 
Ex- Clinical Psychologist, CREA
Ex- Psychologist, Begum Fazilatunnessa Mujib Hall. DU.

Membership —
*Member,Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

*Ex-Project HeadCum Psychologist,GBV Project,BNWLA
*Member,Dhaka University Alumni Association (DUAA)
*Member,Bangladesh Psychological Association (BPA)
*Ex-EC Member Bangladesh Clinical psychology Society (BCPS)
Now General Member of BCPS
*EC Member MANAS.

 

Anjuman Ara

Education:

  • Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology – University of Dhaka (Equivalent to a regionally accredited educational institution in the U.S.)

  • Senior Certificate in Military Science – University of Dhaka

  • Junior Certificate in Military Science – University of Dhaka

  • Certifications & Training:

    • Promoting Mental Health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (PMH-AANHPI) Communities Learning Workshop – New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

    • CASAC Education and Training – Outreach Training Institute, New York

      • Approved for full credentials in Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Course (OASAS)

    • Certified Mental Health Counselor – Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, New York

    • New York State of Health Assistor Certification

    • Human Resources Administration Training – Career Services Training Certification Center (EEP), New York

    • NLP Practitioner Certification Training – India

      • Certified Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

    Professional Experience:

    • Certified Mental Health Counselor – South Asian Council, New York (current position)

    • Psychosocial Counselor & Lecturer – BRAC University

    • Research Associate – Save the Children USA, HIV prevention collaboration project with Bangladesh Government

 

Dr. Anjali Mishra-Dance Therapist

 

  • Education:

    • BA, MA, and PhD in Dance

    • First Indian to receive a grant from the Sri Lankan Government to pursue a PhD in Critical Analysis of Indian Classical Dance and Sri Lankan Dance

  • Professional Roles:

    • First Indian Senior Lecturer and Performing Artist in Sri Lanka

    • Permanent Lecturer (since 2007) – Department of Indian and Asian Dance, University of Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka

    • First Indian to hold the position of Head of Department (2014)

    • Resource person for seminars, conferences, and training programs at national and international universities and institutes

  • Dance Training:

    • Trained in Kathak by Guru Pt. Barman Lal (Raigarh Court)

    • Further trained under:

      • Prof. Mandavi Singh – Former Vice Chancellor, I.K.S. University, India

      • Dr. Jyoti Bakshi – Former Head, Dance Dept., I.K.S. University, India

      • Dr. Chetna Jyotishi Byohar – Former Director, Kathak Kendra, Delhi

      • Late Guru Surendra Saikia – Kathak Kendra, Lucknow

      • Meena Singh – Raigarh Gharana, India

  • Dance & Teaching Career:

    • Over two decades of teaching, choreographing, and staging solo, group, and dance drama performances

    • Organized the first international dance festival in 2017, bringing multiple dance forms to one stage

    • Advocates perfection of basic techniques while encouraging innovation and creativity

    • Blends classical foundations with unique choreographic expressions

  • Therapy & Wellness Expertise:

    • Certified Yoga Instructor

    • Certified Spiritual Healer

    • Certified Tarot Reader and Counsellor

    • Since 2019, actively involved in Dance Movement Therapy with practical sessions for dancers and non-dancers

    • Published articles in prestigious journals on dance and therapy

  • Creative Contributions:

    • Story writing

    • Poetry

    • Event hosting

Md. Mostofa Kamal

  • Profession: Psychologist (over 6 years of experience in psychology, mental health, psychosocial support, and research)

  • Education:

    • B.Sc. in Psychology – Jagannath University

    • M.Sc. in Psychology – Jagannath University

  • Clinical Expertise:

    • Depressive Disorders

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • PTSD & Trauma

    • Panic Disorder & Phobia-related conditions

    • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

    • Addiction & Personality Disorders

    • Sexual Dysfunctions

    • Gender-Based Violence

    • Couples Therapy & Family Counselling

    • Therapeutic Approaches:

      • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

      • Trauma-Informed Care

      • Client-Centered Therapy

      • Group Therapy & Capacity-Building Training

    • Psychometric Testing Experience:

      • IQ Tests

      • Memory Tests

      • Personality Tests (for adults and children)

    • Professional Experience:

      • Senior Counselor – CARE Bangladesh

      • Counselor – Shishu Protiva Bikash Kendro (SPBK)

      • Trainee Psychologist – Jagannath University Counseling Center (clinical assessments & supervised therapy)


Tanjina Akter Shamme

Education

  •  MSc in Clinical & Counseling Psychology – Jagannath University
    BSc in Psychology – Jagannath University
     5+ years’ experience in mental health.

Professional Trainings & Certifications

  • Counseling Skills (Basic & Advanced)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Adults, Adolescents & Children

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Couple Counseling

  • Mental Health Care & Psychological First Aid (PFA)

  • Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)

  • Mindfulness Meditation

  • EQUIP Training


Areas of Practice

  • Individual & Group Counseling

  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health

  • Couple & Relationship Therapy

  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling

  • Counseling for Underprivileged Communities


Expertise

  • Depression, Anxiety & Stress

  • Panic Attacks, Phobias & OCD

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Sleep Problems & Insomnia

  • Personality Disorders & Bipolar Disorder

  • Mood Swings & Emotional Regulation

  • Suicidal Thoughts & Crisis Intervention

  • Anger Management & Self-Esteem Issues

  • Bullying, Social Withdrawal & Negative Thinking


 

  • Education:

    • Currently pursuing MSc in Health Psychology (United Kingdom)

    • MSc in Counselling Psychology (University of Dhaka)

  • Experience: Over 10 years in diverse settings, including schools, universities, and hospitals

  • Expertise:

    • Delivering counselling services

    • Providing emotional support

    • Facilitating positive behavioural change

  • Skills:

    • Designing and implementing tailored interventions

    • Empowering individuals

    • Promoting mental well-being

Sagar Barua

 

Educational qualification:

  • Bs in Psychology, university of Dhaka
  • Ms in Educational psychology, Department of educational and counselling psychology, University of Dhaka.
  • Msc in clinical and health psychology, Bangor University, UK

Professional Experience: 

 

  • Trainee Eduational Psychologist, Dhaka University counselling and guidance centre ( 0ct, 2017- june, 2018)
  • Trainee Child Psychologist, Dhaka Shishu Hospital( January, 2018 – May, 2018)
  • Psychologist, Synesis IT ( July 2018 – October , 2021)
  • Assistant Psychologist, Bangor Child Development Centre, UK ( july,2023- may, 2024)

Expertise in:

  • Dbt
  • Cbt

Afshana Najnin Jicia

 
  • Experience: Over 3 years

  • Specializations:

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Mindfulness

    • Transactional Analysis (TA)

  • Areas of Support:

    • Stress management

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • Adolescent counselling

    • Life challenges

  • Approach:

    • Compassionate and evidence-based support

    • Helps individuals manage emotional challenges

    • Focus on building resilience

    • Provides a safe and supportive space for healing

Nazmun Shanta

 

  • Education:

    • Bachelor’s & Master’s in Psychology, University of Dhaka

    • ARL (Alternative Route to Teaching) License in Special Education (in progress)

    • Completed coursework toward Highly Qualified Substitute Teacher Certificate – Intro to Special Education, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, USA

    • Completed project work on Life Satisfaction as a Function of Social Support and Lifestyle under the supervision of Dr. Shaheen Islam

    • Worked under CSAET (Child Sexual Abuse Exploitation and Trafficking) Program for Save the Children

  • Work Experience:

    • Special Education Teacher – Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (current position)

    • Assistant Teacher – Private school in the USA (5 years)

      • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small-group assistance

    • Certified Temporary Tutor – Public school in the USA (2 years)

      • Motivated students towards learning and studying, built self-confidence, and reduced fear of failure

    • Substitute Teacher – USA (7 years)

      • Took over classes for regular teachers, managed assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping

Tahmina Ahmed

Education

  • MS in School Psychology (Thesis) – University of Dhaka (2022–Present) | CGPA: 3.58/4.00

  • MSc in Clinical & Counseling Psychology (Thesis) – Jagannath University (2021) | CGPA: 3.59/4.00

  • BSc in Psychology – Jagannath University (2020) | CGPA: 3.52/4.00

  • HSC – National Ideal College (2016) | GPA: 5.00/5.00

  • SSC – Motijheel Govt. Girls’ High School (2014) | GPA: 5.00/5.00


Professional Experience

  • Psychologist – MindShaper, Dhaka (Feb 2025 – Present)

  • Officer – MHPSS – ActionAid Bangladesh (Nov 2024 – Mar 2025)

  • Intern Psychologist – Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (Mar – May 2024)

  • Intern – Mental Health Service Provider – University of Dhaka, Bijoy Ekattor Hall (Nov 2023 – Feb 2024)

  • Intern – Psychosocial Counselor – University of Dhaka, Maitree Hall (Sep – Nov 2023)

  • Intern Psychologist – Dhaka Medical College Hospital (Sep 2022 – Mar 2023)

    • Trainee Clinical & Counseling Psychologist – Jagannath University Counseling Center (Aug 2022 – Jan 2023)

    Awards & Honors

    • National Science & Technology Fellowship 2023 – Awarded by Prime Minister (Research on Speech-based Information & Attitude)

    • National Science & Technology Fellowship 2022 – Awarded by Prime Minister (Research on School Environment Rating Scale)


    Conferences

    • 6th Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Conference (2023) – Dhaka University

    • Psychology Conference: Psychology for Human Wellbeing (2022) – Dhaka University

    • Trainings (Selected)

      • GBV Case Management – Dept. of Women’s Affairs (2025)

      • CBT – University of Dhaka (2024)

      • DBT – BCPRC (2024)

      • Couple Therapy – University of Dhaka (2023)

      • Creative Therapy for Children & Adolescents – University of Dhaka (2023)

      • Basic Research Training – YSRA (2022)

      • Basic Counseling Skills – Jagannath University (2022)

      • Youth Leadership Training – British Council (2018)


       Professional Skills

      • Psychotherapy | Group Counseling | Grief Counseling

      • CBT | DBT | Couple Therapy | Child & Adolescent Therapy

Sumiya Naznin

   Education

  • MSc in Developmental Psychology – Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University (2024)

  • BSc in Psychology – BSMRSTU (2021)                      Experience

  • Restart Psychological Consultancy | Student Counselor | Jul 2024 – Present

    • Provide mental health services for academic stress, depression, and anxiety.

    P2A | Psychological Counselor | Mar 2025 – Present

    • Counsel students and BCS aspirants, focus on stress, motivation, resilience.

    • CBT & ERP practitioner.

    Future Flare Foundation | Child Psychologist | Sep 2024 – Present

    • Support schoolchildren’s mental health through counseling and intervention.

    Khulna Medical College & Shishu Hospital | Intern, Developmental Psychologist | Jan – Jun 2024

    • Assessment and diagnosis of children with disabilities.

    • Parent counseling.                                                            Training & Certifications

      • Child Counseling (Genius Mind Brain Development, India)

      • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Consel Health Bangladesh)

      • Psychological First Aid – BSMRSTU

      • Disability & Autism Assessment – BSMRSTU

      • Tele-Counselor Training – Moner Susthwta, Audiology Bangladesh.                                                                             Skills

      •  

        • Rapport Building | Empathy | Communication

        • CBT, ERP, Child Counseling

        • MS Word | PowerPoint | Content Writing

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