Ayesha Zafar

Lecturer

  • MS Clinical Psychology
  • PhD Scholar

About

Ms. Ayesha Zafar earned her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Bahria University. Her academic achievements include valuable certifications in Good Clinical Practice from the National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trial Network in the USA Guided Imagery from the University of Minnesota and Positive Psychology from the University of North Carolina. With a specialization in addiction counseling, Ms. Zafar brings extensive clinical experience to her role, supported by her publications focus on addiction and the Positive Psychological Functioning of Young Adults. Her expertise extends to the management of suicidal ideation, reflecting her commitment to addressing critical mental health issues. Currently, Ms. Ayesha Zafar is dedicated to providing her services at Iqra University, with a total experience of 5 years, she continues to play a vital role in shaping the understanding and practice of psychology in an academic setting.

Area of Expertise

Substance Abuse Interventions, Psychological Well being, Occupational stress, Cultural Psychology

Publications & Research Work

  • Salam, A., Suzuki, S., Khan, H., Shahood, T., Zafar, A., & Shoaib, S. (2020, January). Effect of Marital Status on Positive Psychological Functioning of Young Adults. FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGy, 4(1), 62–85. Retrieved from https://fui.edu.pk/fjs/index.php/fujp/article/view/190
·         Zafar, A., & Farhan, S. (2020, December). Effectiveness of Denial Management Counselling for Individuals with Substance Abuse. Pakistan Journal of Psychology, 51((2), 41-59. Retrieved fromhttp://rj.icpuok.edu.pk/index.php/pjp/article/view/78/76