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Institute of Clinical Psychology (ICP) University of Karachi
Reported and launched by
Dr. Riaz Ahmed & Dr. Nadeem Ahmed Pirzada
To develop an optimum standard of clinical practice, research and professional training in clinical psychology and broadening its scope by grafting its application in other related disciplines.
The Institute of Clinical Psychology is already being recognized as one of the premier
institutions in Pakistan, where Professional training and services of international
standard in the field of clinical psychology are offered. The Institute of Clinical
Psychology, University of Karachi aims to achieve the following objectives:
1. To expand the growth and strengthen the status of Clinical Psychology
as a profession in Pakistan and to impart specialized training in this
field.
2. To promote research suited to our own social cultural milieu in
psychotherapy, psychological assessment, diagnostic testing, speech
therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation and other related areas.
3. To bridge the highly disproportionate gap between "demand" (needs of
psychologically treatable patients) and "supply" (availability of qualified
clinical psychologists).
4. To help patients who are mentally disturbed or have behavior problems
to function at higher levels, live fuller and richer lives and be able to
give more of themselves to their society.
5. To stop the draining out of talent; it is expected that students aspiring
to be clinical psychologists will avail these training facilities provided
OBJECTIVES
OUR MISSION IS !
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within the country in an environment which teaches them to do clinical
practice in a culturally appropriate way.
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Institute of Clinical Psychology is a reputable institute and has a distinguished status in the field
of clinical psychology and research since it has been established. The Institute’s high quality
training, research and congenial environment ensures its position as the institute of choice for
Pakistan’s high-caliber postmasters students. The students of ICP are highly competitive and are
working effectively in wide-ranging fields of employment. It is this reason that students of ICP
are in high demand in various organizations. This has been made possible due to:
The Institute has a dexterous faculty working to maintain a standard in academics, research and
clinical practices. Regular class schedule in morning session and supervised clinical practice in
evening session makes a comprehensive training schedule to gain knowledge in the field of
Clinical Psychology.
Interns have to under go a rigorous training for clinical internship, including training in
conducting psychotherapy, individually supervised therapy sessions and learning standardized
patterns of administration, scoring, interpretation of psychological assessment tools and report
writing. Further interns are also trained regarding diagnostic issues. The major aim is to make
interns meet international standards required for working as a Clinical Psychologist. Moreover,
there are weekly case conferences in which interns are encouraged to present their cases before
the panel of clinical experts in order to receive guidance and exchange ideas amongst themselves.
The Institute focuses on a multidisciplinary approach in clinical practice. The interns are trained
for conducting psychotherapeutic sessions using different approaches like Psychoanalysis, CBT,
REBT, Multimodal Approach, etc. However depending on the needs of the patient, Occupational
Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Rehabilitation Services are also available within the premises of
the Institute for the convenience of the patients. A Medical Officer is also available in order to
examine the progress of the patients who are on medication.
During their extensive internship the interns are also required to assess and diagnose the patients
by administering standardized psychoneurological, intelligence, achievement, aptitude, objective
and projective personality tests.
Institute facilitates research in multiple disciplines that includes clinical psychology, child and
educational psychology, social psychology, consumer behavior and marketing research. In its
vision to promote research, the institute facilitates its faculty to participate in research projects,
and interns to conduct supervised researches. The Institute has been successful in conducting
researches of international standards, and funds are raised every year to purchase psychological
test material from international sources. There is also focus on translation of tests/scales in local
language and then conducting normative studies in order to have statistics of psychological
problems prevalent in Pakistan.
ICP charges very reasonable fee for all available courses of Clinical Psychology to provide an
equal opportunity for all deserving candidates.
ICP, THE INSTITUTE OF EXCELLENCE
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The Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi was established in response to the
dire need for mental health professional and the acute dearth of professional psychological
services in Pakistan. Till 1983, when the Institute came into being, no professional training
facilities existed for Clinical Psychologists in Pakistan. Courses in Clinical Psychology offered at
the Master's level by the department of Psychology of various universities were merely aimed at
familiarizing students with the subject matter, scope and some methods used in this area, without
providing them opportunities to develop skills necessary to the practice of and research in clinical
psychology. Students desirous of becoming clinical psychologists have been going abroad for the
necessary specialized training, and rarely, if ever, return to Pakistan, thereby adding to the
problem of "brain drain". Moreover, with the increasing incidence of mental health problems,
psychologically disturbed persons are grossly underserved in terms of professional help, which
can only be given by qualified clinical psychologists. The above-mentioned factors, as well as the
fact that indigenously trained professionals would be better able to deal with problems specific to
our own culture made the creation of an institution devoted to the education and training of
qualified clinical psychologists an absolute necessity and of vital importance to our social and
national development.
The Institute of Clinical Psychology was created under a directive of General Muhammad Zia-ul-
Haq, President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Prof. Dr. Farrukh Z. Ahmad, who originally
conceptualized the idea of establishing an Institute, was appointed as its 1st Director. The Institute
has its own Board of Governors, a Selection Board, and an Academic Committee in
accordance with its Statues which have been passed by the Senate of the University of Karachi
and the Governor of Sindh in his capacity as the Chancellor of the University.
In the planning of the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi, following
facilities has been included in order to make it exclusive for the training of Clinical
Psychologists in Pakistan:
The Institute is defined as the academic, research, clinical (diagnostic & treatment) facility of
the Institute of Clinical Psychology.
The Rehabilitation center of the Institute has now been construced as a part of
accomplishment of the second phase of the Building Complex.
The research wing is equipped with computers, video recorders, biofeedback instruments,
Psychological tests/scales and other technical equipment the use of which is imperative for
high quality research in the field of Clinical Psychology. Small research cubicles are also
provided in order to facilitate uninterrupted and undisturbed work by researchers.
The classrooms are fully equipped with latest teaching equipments.
BACKGROUND
STATUS
FACILITIES
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Students are provided with computers and Internet facility, a fully equipped computer lab is
available.
Photocopying and Printing facilities are also provided for students.
A well comprehensive Library comprising of 50,000 volumes is available at Institute for the
students. Students can also use main library of the University of Karachi.
Student Advisor is a facility for students having problems related to academic or non-academic
issues. They can approach and discuss their problems with complete assurance of
confidentiality.
Hostel facility is available for female students in main campus of University of Karachi.
The programs offered at the Institute are intensive and require students to work practically with
patients. In addition to the teaching of various disciplines of Clinical Psychology, training in
research as well as internship and Didactic Analysis requirements, make up integral parts of
these programs. Students are provided opportunities to carry out training in diagnostic testing,
psychotherapy, and research under supervision, thereby gaining valuable experience.
The programs offered are:
(i) Post Magistral Diploma in Clinical Psychology
(ii) M.S. in Clinical Psychology
(ii) M.S. /PhD in Clinical Psychology
(iii) Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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2 – Year duration
Internship + Didactic Analysis + Dissertation
2-year duration
Coursework + Internship + Dissertation Coursework + Internship + Dissertation
1 – Year duration
Coursework + Internship + Research
2-year degree from a recognized university of
Higher Education Commission (HEC) or equivalent
PhD Clinical Psychology
M. Phil in Clinical Psychology
Post- Magistral Diploma Clinical
Psychology
Masters in Psychology or Equivalent
M. S. in Clinical Psychology
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1. Riaz Ahmad, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Director /Associate Professor
2. Seema Munaf, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Professor
3. Uzma Ali, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Associate Professor
4. Kausar Ansari, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Associate Professor
5. Zaeema Riaz Ahmad, Ph.D (Clinical Psychology), Associate Professor
6. Sarwat Jahan Khanum, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Assistant Professor
7. Urooj Sadiq, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Assistant Professor
8. Sobia Aftab, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Assistant Professor
9. Muhammad Rizwan, Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology), Assistant Professor
10. Hina Imran, M.Sc. (Psy), Post Magistral Diploma in Clin.Psychol, Lecturer
11. Dr. Rasjid Skinner, UK (Consultant Psychologist), Honorary Visiting Professor
12. Dr. Ahmad Ali Khan, UK (Psychiatrist), Honorary Visiting Professor
1. Hina Ayaz, M.A. (Psy), Post Magistral Diploma (Clinical Psychology), Research
Officer
2. Shafaq Ahmad, M.A. (Psy), Post Magistral Diploma (Clinical Psychology), Research
Officer
1. Dr. Azfar Hussain, M.B.B.S. ,Senior Medical Officer
2. Salman Shahzad, PhD (Clinical Psychology), Clinical Psychologist
3. Khawer Bilal Baig, M.Sc. (Psy), Post Magistral Diploma in Clinical Psychology,
Diploma in Speech & Language Therapy (Speech & Language Therapist)
4. Raheela Khatoon, M.A. (Special.Ed), Diploma in Speech & Language Pathology
(Speech & Language Therapist)
FACULTY
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Order NAME
1 Prof. Dr. Miss Farrukh Z. Ahmad
2 Prof. Dr. Kaleemur Rehman
3 Prof. Dr. Afzal Imam
4 Prof. Dr. Miss Farrukh Z. Ahmad
5 Prof. Dr. Afzal Imam
6 Prof. Dr. Tahira Siddiqui
7 Prof. Muhammad Shamim Hashmi
8 Prof. Dr. Tahira Siddiqui
9 Prof. Dr. Arifa Fareed
10 Prof. Dr. Nisar Ahmad
11 Prof. Dr. Seema Munaf
12 Prof. Dr. Muhammad Shamsuddin
13 Dr. Riaz Ahmad
Directors who have been appointed at the Institute of Clinical Psychology University of Karachi
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The Pakistan Journal of Psychology is the official publication of the Institute of Clinical
Psychology, University of Karachi under the editorship of the Director, Institute of Clinical
Psychology. This journal has been recognized by HEC,Pakistan and for indexing by
Psychological Abstracts, WHO's Regional Index Medicus and is a member of ExtraMed
Consortium.PJP is also recognized by medical literature indexing service Pakistan (Medlip).
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http://www.hec.gov.pk/new/AcademicAffairs/JCR/List_of_Journals.htm
http://www.emro.who.int/HIS/VHSL/Resources-imemr.html
http://www.pastic.gov.pk/SearchD.asp
http://www.cpsp.edu.pk/
This Journal has been published biannually regularly since 2006 from the Institute of Clinical
Psychology, University of Karachi. This journal has been recognized by HEC, Pakistan and for
indexing by Psychological Abstracts, WHO's Regional Index Medicus and is also recognized by
medical literature indexing service Pakistan (Medlip). ISSN-------------------
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http://www.hec.gov.pk/new/AcademicAffairs/JCR/List_of_Journals.htm
http://www.emro.who.int/HIS/VHSL/Resources-imemr.html
This newsletter is published biannually since 2004. This newsletter is a bold step to build up
effective communication, coordination and awareness among mental health professionals in
Pakistan.
Many research, clinical and theoretical articles have been published by the academic staff and
students of the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi since its very inception.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
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The Psychological Clinic is defined as the facility where the internship requirements of the
students enrolled in the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi are catered for. As
part of their training, clinical psychologist conduct psychological assessments, counseling,
psychotherapy, marital, family and vocational guidance on patients and clients of diverse ages
and socioeconomic backgrounds with a wide variety of psychological, interpersonal and
emotional problems. The Psychological Clinic has psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapy cubicles,
reception and waiting areas for patients. Emergency alarms and other modern facilities are also
provided in the Building Complex.
At present the Psychological Clinic also offers the following outpatient services to the general public:
1. Assessment of aptitude, intelligence, general abilities and personality.
2. Assessment and evaluation of emotional / behavioral / thought disturbances.
3. Measurement of functional levels of mentally retarded / developmentally deficient
clients.
4. Assessment and evaluation of speech disorders.
Treatment through a variety of Psychological models within a broad eclectic and culture-
relevant framework
1. Improving client's independent functioning skills.
2. Treating such problems as incontinence, stereotyped behaviors, self-inflicted injuries,
etc.
Individual, couple and family therapy and counseling in order to promote communication
skills and harmonious relationship and eliminate discord between spouses and among
family members.
The Speech Therapy unit at Institute of Clinical Psychology has started working. Special
assessment techniques as well as therapy are provided by trained speech therapists.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CLINIC
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1. Counseling with regard to academic problems (e.g. memory difficulties, test anxiety,
etc.)
2. Vocational/Career Counseling which includes the administration of instruments such
as interest and vocational inventories and assisting students in making choices on the
basis of skills, competencies, likes and dislikes, and personality traits.
1. Job Analysis.
2. Administration of Psychological test batteries to determine applicant's level of
intellectual, neuropsychological and personality functioning and suitability for job.
3. Use of depth interviews for evaluation of client's suitability for job/promotion.
The building of the library has been completed in the second phase of the Building Complex. It
is being equipped with most modern facilities for the establishment of a highly sophisticated
library.
The library has reading and reference sections as well as lending facilities. In addition to place
for the shelving and storage of up to 50,000 books and periodicals it has a seating arrangement
for up to 80 persons. The library also has facilities for cataloguing, photocopying, binding and
microfilming.
In addition to this, the student of the Institute of Clinical Psychology can also utilize the
facilities of the main Library of University of Karachi.
The rehabilitation centre has now been established. This centre has house facilities for the
rehabilitation, vocational training and recreation of patients and clients who are referred from
the Psychological Clinic. Skills, including carpet weaving, carpentry, electrical work, music
and art, are encouraged and taught in separate workshop under the guidance of trained
professionals who are supervised by trained and qualified Clinical Psychologists to promote
therapeutic and rehabilitation goals. Care is being taken to provide different and physically
separate facilities for both sexes. Salient features of Rehabilitation Planning are:
A day care centre for the education, training, and treatment of emotionally handicapped
children has been established as a part of the second phase of the Institute's Building Complex.
LIBRARY
REHABILITATION CENTRE
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Its services cater to the following 3 categories: (i) the emotionally disturbed, (ii) the
neurologically handicapped, and (iii) the mentally retarded. Individual / group treatment, and
rehabilitation programs are conducted separately for each of these categories. Arrangements are
also being made for separate facilities for both sexes.
Service elements and methods for these programs include: small classroom for re-educational
programs, pre-vocational training, job counseling, group therapy, Occupational therapy, speech
therapy and art therapy.
The key objectives of the day treatment programs are:
a. To improve client's ability to function within the community.
b. To improve the family's ability to effectively manage these
youngsters.
c. To keep youngsters out of the legal system.
d. To reduce the number of admissions to hospitals.
e. To return youngsters to the school setting.
Since Pakistan is basically an agricultural country a large plot of land is also provided with
farming facilities for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients upon the recommendation of
the experts of the Institute. These patients are sent to the farming facility provided on five acres
of land located on the Institute of Clinical Psychology's 22.5 acre plot of land in the University
of Karachi campus.
A gymnasium is constructed in the second phase of the Building Complex in order to
supplement the day care centre and rehabilitation centre by fulfilling clients' recreational needs
as well as for the remediation of children's motor skills deficits.
The auditorium has a capacity for 225 persons. Film projection facilities are also available. It is
planned to conduct National and International seminars and conferences here. A cafeteria
attached to the auditorium with seating for 50 person serve the dietary needs of the Institute of
Clinical Psychology's staff, students and patients.
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This facility which will be constructed in the second phase is planned to accommodate 30
patients (15 male and 15 female) in 2 separate general wards who require psychological
interventions that necessitate their remaining as inpatients. In addition, two special wards for
12 persons (6 males and 6 females) as well as special rooms to house both male and female
V.1.P. patients will also be built. Therapy rooms, kitchen storage areas and special
accommodation for the resident psychologists and medical officers will all go towards making
this unit an independently functioning one.
An additional ward of 10 beds for heroin addicts is also planned in this building.
Detoxification, individual / group therapy, family therapy and aftercare services will be
available for these clients to aid them in their re-entry into society as drug-free individuals.
This facility will also be constructed in the subsequent phase and is being specially provided in
the Academic Building Complex in order to enhance the round-the-clock supervision of the
Institute's academic and clinical services.
The residential area will also be built on a part of the 22.5 acres of land provided by the
University of Karachi for the purpose of the accommodation of the teaching and non- teaching
staff of the Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi. The houses will be
constructed according to the grade-wise entitlement of the teaching and non-teaching staff.
Hostel for male and female students of the Institute of Clinical Psychology will be built
separately as many students from Pakistan and even other countries are expected to avail this
unique facility.
A special facility for patients who have recovered considerably and need to stay under
supervision while they are working and on the road to recovery will also be built on the land
located on the campus of the University of Karachi.
FUTURE PLANS
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In view of the growing awareness of the role of Clinical Psychologists in our social and national
development there are increasing job opportunities in public as well as private sector institutions
where clinical psychologists are bringing their specialized skills to bear in the diagnosis and
treatment of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, as well as in teaching and research.
Among prominent employers of Clinical Psychologists are included:
Government and private mental health clinics and hospitals.
Government and private general hospitals and medical clinics.
Rehabilitation and training centers for the mentally retarded.
Educational Institutions.
Business and industrial organizations (public and private sectors).
Armed Forces.
Non-Governmental Organizations.
Private Clinical Practice.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES