Unzila Aftab
Unzila Aftab
DHA-Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Language MasteryEnglish and Urdu
1 thesis/dissertation- Unpublished
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Mental Health Care
Unzila Aftab is a DHA-licensed Clinical Psychologist with over five years of clinical experience, providing therapy through both in-person sessions and secure telehealth services. She works with adolescents and adults facing a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
Her clinical approach is deep rooted in empathy, professional commitment, and evidence-based practice, with a strong focus on creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment.
Integrative Therapeutic Approach & Psychological Assessment
Unzila draws from a broad range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, faith-informed counselling, and grief support. This integrative approach allows her to tailor treatment to each client’s emotional needs, values, and goals.
In addition to therapy, she is trained in psychological assessment and formal reporting, with experience administering numerous diagnostic tools. Her professional background includes conducting over 200 psychological assessments and more than 500 therapy sessions, along with leading mental health awareness programs, workshops, and intern training initiatives.
Academic Background & Collaborative Care
Unzila holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (Magna Cum Laude) from Bahria University, where her research focused on emotion regulation within DBT-based interventions. She actively collaborates with psychiatrists, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and community programs to ensure continuity of care and holistic treatment planning.
She remains passionate about expanding access to mental health services and supporting individuals and communities in building emotional clarity, resilience, and long-term well-being.
