Rihema Aftab
Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
MS Clinical & Counselling Psychology · BNU
Private Practice · Rihema Solace
English, Urdu, Punjabi
Rihema Aftab is a Clinical & Counselling Psychologist supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, emotional challenges, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Her work across clinical, educational, and community settings has shaped a compassionate and holistic understanding of mental well-being. She integrates evidence-based therapies — CBT, DBT, Hypnotherapy, and NLP — with warmth, empathy, and genuine human connection, tailoring support to each client's unique needs.
I Specialize In
Depression
Compassionate, structured support to lift low mood, restore energy, and help you feel like yourself again.
Anxiety, Stress & Emotional Regulation
Evidence-based strategies to manage anxiety disorders, stress-related conditions, and emotional dysregulation.
Trauma & PTSD
A safe, paced space to process painful experiences and gently release what your body has been holding.
Childhood Trauma
Understanding early wounds with kindness, so old patterns stop shaping how you live today.
OCD & Related Disorders
Practical tools to quiet intrusive thoughts and loosen the grip of compulsions, one step at a time.
Issues I Can Help You With
Anxiety, panic attacks & chronic stress
Emotional regulation & coping difficulties
Depression & persistent low mood
Trauma, PTSD & childhood wounds
Adolescent & adult mental health concerns
Academic stress & teenage challenges
How I Approach
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Focuses on building skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and healthy relationships.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to emotional distress.
Hypnotherapy
Uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access deeper patterns, strengthen coping resources, and facilitate change.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Explores the connection between thoughts, language, and behaviour to support personal growth and positive change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people usually ask before booking
What areas does Rihema Aftab specialize in?
She specializes in anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, PTSD, OCD, emotional regulation, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, stress, and phobias using evidence-based and creative therapeutic approaches.
What therapy methods does she use?
She draws on DBT, CBT, Hypnotherapy, and NLP — combined and tailored to each client's unique needs and presentation.
Who can benefit from sessions with Rihema?
Adolescents, young adults, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or difficult life transitions can benefit from her compassionate, tailored approach.
Are sessions confidential and ethically conducted?
Yes. Every session is held with strict confidentiality, ethical standards, and a warm, non-judgmental environment. Your privacy and safety come first.
Does she offer online therapy sessions?
Yes. All sessions are online via secure video or voice call — so you can access support from wherever feels safe and comfortable for you.