Sayada Jakia Sultana
Sayada Zakia Sultana
Professional Overview
Consultant psychologist at Psychology for Today.
Over 18 years of experience working in mental health in the UK and Bangladesh.
Academic qualifications:
Undergraduate in Psychology (1997).
Postgraduate degree and training in Clinical Psychology (1997–98 and 1999–2000).
MPhil Scholar (Forensic Psychology)
Diverse clinical experience in assessment and therapy for adults and minority ethnic groups across a wide range of conditions.
Practicing psychologist in various fields of mental health
Employment History
UK:
The UK Centre for Counseling & Psychotherapy
London School of Psychology and Health
Centre for Psychological Health (CPH)
Flow Neuroscience
Social Action for Health.
Special People.
Age Concern.
NAFAS.
Bangladesh:
Student Counselling Centre, Dhaka University (DU).
BRCT.
Light House Clinic.
Notun Jibon Ghori.
Affiliations:
Full member of the British Neuropsychological Society (ID: 81618931), which is part of the Federation of the European Societies of Neuropsychology (FESN).
Joined the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (ID: 117880), a Royal Charter-recognized body promoting high ethical and professional standards.
Registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (ID: NCPS24-02291), accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Country Expert member of the Electronic Immigration Network (ID: 774485), supporting public education in immigration and asylum law.
Memberships :
In The UK:
Registered Member- National Autistic Society (Membership No: MEM103266).
Member- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (membership number is 00001031572)
Member-The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) – (Membership number 107086)
In the USA:
Affiliate Member- American Psychological Association (APA), (Membership Number: C2405199705)
INTERNATIONAL:
Life Member – Bangladesh Psychometric Society (Membership Number: LM122)
Fully insured with Protectivity Insurance, covering Professional Indemnity and Public Liability. Therapist Insurance Policy number: 444900276443, ensuring continuous professional responsibility.
Given the nature of handling sensitive and confidential data, adheres strictly to the GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 guidelines. Operations are regulated by the Information Commissioner’s Office, and registration number is ZB687449.
Cultural and Emotional Sensitive Interview:
She is aware of the psycho-social and cultural situation of South Asian and other nationals. She has also updated her knowledge on culturally and emotionally sensitive Psychometric tools and research, which makes her more confident to prepare an Expert Psychological Report, especially for Bangladeshi and Southeast Asia ethnic minorities.
She has been deeply involved in research since 1998, conducting numerous studies across various topics. Currently, she is leading a study titled ‘’Psycho-Social Challenges and Aspects of Bangladeshi Refugees in the United Kingdom.’’
