Fariha Moghul
Clinical Psychologist | Addiction Specialist | Addiction Therapist
About Fariha Moghul
Nationality: Pakistani
Language: Urdu/English
Speciality: Clinical Psychologist | Addiction Specialist | Addiction Therapist
Student Wellbeing Counselor | Mental Health Program Advisor
Professional Summary
Fariha Moghul is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist, Addiction Specialist, and Addiction Therapist with diverse professional experience in clinical psychology, addiction treatment, rehabilitation, hospital-based mental health services, counseling, and community mental health programs.
She holds a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Social Science from SZABIST Islamabad. Her professional journey has provided her with valuable exposure to different clinical and rehabilitation environments, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of psychological assessment, addiction recovery, behavioral change, and patient-centered mental healthcare.
At Federal City Rehab Clinic (FCRC), Islamabad, Fariha works with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and associated psychological and behavioral difficulties. Her clinical responsibilities include psychological assessment, individual and group counseling, addiction-focused interventions, case formulation, treatment planning, relapse prevention, and supporting patients throughout their recovery journey.
Clinical & Rehabilitation Experience
Fariha has gained practical exposure across multiple rehabilitation and clinical treatment settings, working with patients presenting with substance use disorders, emotional difficulties, maladaptive behaviors, personality-related concerns, and other psychological challenges.
Her rehabilitation experience has strengthened her ability to understand addiction as a complex psychological, behavioral, and social condition. She has developed experience in supporting patients through different stages of recovery, from initial psychological assessment and engagement to behavioral modification, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery planning.
Her approach emphasizes empathetic communication, therapeutic alliance, motivational enhancement, behavioral change, and individualized treatment planning. She works collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure that psychological care is integrated into the patient’s overall treatment plan.
Education
- MS in Clinical Psychology : SZABIST Islamabad.
- Bachelor of Science in Social Science : SZABIST Islamabad.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
- Psychological assessment and clinical interviewing
- Substance Use Disorder counseling
- Addiction psychology and recovery support
- Individual psychotherapy
- Group psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse prevention planning
- Behavioral change interventions
- Case formulation
- Individualized treatment planning
- Patient counseling and psychoeducation
- Family counseling
- Emotional and behavioral difficulties
- Personality-related behavioral concerns
- Emotional dysregulation and interpersonal difficulties
- Patient progress monitoring
- Clinical documentation
Experience at Federal City Rehab Clinic
At FCRC, Fariha provides psychological services to patients undergoing treatment for substance use and addiction-related problems. Her role includes conducting psychological assessments, identifying behavioral and emotional factors affecting recovery, and developing individualized therapeutic goals.
She conducts individual and group therapy sessions and utilizes psychological interventions and Motivational Interviewing techniques to enhance treatment engagement and encourage positive behavioral change.
She also contributes to case formulation and treatment planning by identifying psychological and environmental triggers that may affect recovery. Her work focuses on helping patients develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, understand the consequences of substance use, and strengthen their motivation for sustained recovery.
Hospital & Clinical Mental Health Experience
Fariha has also worked in hospital-based clinical settings where she conducted psychological assessments, clinical interviews, counseling, psychotherapy, case formulation, and clinical documentation.
Her hospital experience has provided her with exposure to a broad range of emotional, behavioral, psychological, and adjustment-related concerns. Working alongside healthcare professionals has further developed her understanding of multidisciplinary patient care.
Community Mental Health Experience
As a Mental Health Program Advisor, Fariha was involved in the development and implementation of community mental health programs. She guided staff and stakeholders regarding mental health practices, evaluated program outcomes, and contributed to continuous improvement of mental health services.
This experience has strengthened her understanding of mental health beyond the clinical setting and enhanced her ability to work with individuals, families, communities, and multidisciplinary teams.
Counseling Experience
Fariha has experience working as a student counselor, providing psychological and emotional support for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, peer pressure, family difficulties, and adjustment challenges.
She has also conducted mental health awareness and life-skills workshops and promoted healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience.
Therapeutic Approach
Fariha follows a patient-centered and recovery-oriented approach. She believes that effective addiction treatment requires more than simply addressing substance use; it also requires understanding the psychological, emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal factors contributing to the patient’s difficulties.
Her therapeutic approach incorporates:
Assessment → Case Formulation → Therapeutic Intervention → Behavioral Change → Relapse Prevention → Recovery Support
She strives to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental therapeutic environment where patients can openly discuss their difficulties and actively participate in their recovery.
Professional Strengths
Fariha is recognized for her:
- Empathy and compassionate communication
- Active listening skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Clinical adaptability
- Conflict-resolution abilities
- Teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient-centered counseling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Professional communication
- Commitment to continuous learning
Research & Professional Development
Fariha has an academic and research-oriented background and has contributed to research examining the prevalence of anxiety and depression among secondary school students in Lower Chitral.
She has also completed professional training and courses in areas including Positive Psychology, Research Methods, Psychology, Self-Determination Theory and Motivation, as well as training related to psychological assessment and rehabilitation.
Professional Philosophy
Fariha believes that recovery is a gradual process that requires professional guidance, psychological support, motivation, family involvement, behavioral change, and continued relapse-prevention planning.
At Federal City Rehab Clinic, she is committed to helping individuals overcome addiction-related challenges, develop healthier coping mechanisms, rebuild their psychological well-being, and move toward a stable and meaningful life in recovery.