Rida Shoukat is a Pakistani clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, and wellness trainer based in Rawalpindi. She is the Founder and Director of Psychological Horizons and the Aura Autism Center. Since 2023, she has served as the Head of Department (HOD) of Psychology at Minsa Medical Center, while also maintaining a clinical practice at Bilal Medical Center.
Early Life and Education
Rida Shoukat completed her Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Sargodha. During her clinical residency, she completed intensive internships at Military Hospital (MH) Rawalpindi and Ashraf Medical Center, where she specialized in the diagnosis and management of diverse psychiatric and psychological cases under senior clinical supervision.
Career
Clinical Leadership
In 2023, Rida Shoukat was appointed as the Head of the Psychology Department at Minsa Medical Center. In this capacity, she oversees mental health program development, psychological assessments, and clinical counseling services. She simultaneously serves as a Clinical Psychologist at Bilal Medical Center, where she provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions for emotional and behavioral disorders.
Psychological Horizons & Aura Autism Center
In 2024, Rida Shoukat founded Psychological Horizons and the Aura Autism Center in Shamsabad, Rawalpindi. The centers were established with a specific mission to enhance autism-related services and behavioral support in Pakistan. Under her leadership, the organization conducts:
- Community Outreach: Mental health camps and accessibility programs for underprivileged populations.
- Professional Training: Webinars and workshops designed for students, parents, and educators.
- Awareness Initiatives: Public campaigns focused on reducing the stigma surrounding neurodevelopmental disorders.
different psychological training programs offered
- Internship programs adults/Children
- Short courses
- PFA training
- Parents training
Clinical Expertise
Rida Shoukat is a practitioner of Trauma-Informed Care and incorporates multiple therapeutic modalities into her practice. Her primary areas of expertise include:
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Autism Spectrum Interventions: Specialized behavioral support for children and adolescents.
- Crisis Intervention: Providing Psychological First Aid (PFA) and rehabilitation support.
- Family Counseling: Focus on parenting strategies and stress/anger management within the family unit.
Literary and Media Contributions
“Shaksiyat ki Rahguzar”
Rida Shoukat is the author of Shaksiyat ki Rahguzar (The Path of Personality), a self-reflective book structured around psychological inquiry. The work is designed as a guide for readers to navigate personal growth and mental wellness through self-questioning.
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Media Advocacy
She frequently appears as a guest clinical psychologist on various television channels in Pakistan. Her media contributions focus on emotional well-being, the psychological challenges of modern society, and the importance of early intervention in childhood behavioral issues.
Professional Affiliations
Rida Shoukat maintains active memberships in several prominent international psychological and health organizations:
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
- World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD)
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