Aysha S. Jamall
Co-Founder and Chief Care Officer
Aysha S. Jamall
Aysha S. Jamall is the Co-Founder and Chief Care Officer of Centre of Inclusive Care in Karachi, Pakistan. Aysha is a UK CPCAB Certified Psychotherapist, Supervisor to Psychotherapists and a Remedial Therapist (U.K Dyslexia Action, Reads-Hornsby) by profession. She has more than fifteen years of experience in Education Management and is one of the pioneers in setting up a Special Needs Department in a reputed school in Karachi.
Aysha was awarded for her Valuable Contribution Towards Raising Awareness & Advocacy for The Equal & Inalienable Rights, Elimination of Discrimination & Inclusion of Persons with Disability in Mainstream Society on World Disability Day in 2014 by Dar-ul-Sukoon. She has numerous published works, such as her essay on the Importance of Mental Health of Students published by Pakistan Association of Mental Health in October 2011.
Other projects that she has initiated are: Project Imdad – free counselling for frontline healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, Project Rehma – training well-being officers to employ mental health support amongst underprivileged communities, and The Grower’s Circle – a membership-based initiative to provide professional development opportunities for mental health professionals in Pakistan.
Aysha has always felt the need for collaborative work in her community. It is her belief that the impact that comes from working with a social model in mind creates a ripple effect which compels us to show curiosity about human potential.
Mehboob Jamall
Manager of Operations and Finance
Mehboob Jamall
Mehboob Muhammad Jamall is a therapist as well as Manager of Operations and Finance CIC. He has a Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counseling.
His main areas of work as a therapist are with clients who deal with issues related to Depression, Stress, OCD, Anxiety, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, Sexuality and Academic Struggles.
Fareeha Ziyan
Senior Holistic Care Officer & Head of SEN
Fareeha Syeda Ziyan
Fareeha Syeda Ziyan is the Head of the Special Education Needs department and Senior Holistic Care Officer at Centre of Inclusive Care.
She has a Bachelors with Honours degree in Psychology from Excelsior University New York, as well as a Masters degree in Special and Additional Learning Needs from the University of East London with Distinction.
Fareeha has a vast range of experience providing academic and social support to students with various needs such as Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia and ADHD to aid their integration into mainstream schools. Fareeha specializes in areas that facilitate academic inclusion, such as: curriculum differentiation, resource creation, IEP development and staff training in schools. Before joining CIC, Fareeha worked in multiple ‘Outstanding’ ranked SEN departments in various international schools in UAE.
In 2021, Fareeha embraced the role of Senior Holistic Care Officer, where she holistically supervises and contributes to the operations of CIC, including: policy & procedure development, project development & management, case management, enforcement of ethical practice, collaboration with external organizations, and social media presence.
Nirmal Niazi
Head of Assessments & Intervention Planning
Nirmal Niazi
Nirmal Niazi is an accomplished Clinical Psychologist with experience in psychotherapy, assessments, training, and research.
She specializes in psychological assessments and psychotherapy, utilizing evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to address clients’ mental health challenges and promote their well-being. Her expertise spans a range of therapeutic interventions, ensuring comprehensive care for her clients.
Up till date, she has completed 350+ assessment batteries. The diligence and thoroughness of the assessment process, as well as the post-assessment support, has rendered Nirmal’s services as one of the most preferred in the field.
Some of the tests she is qualified to administer are: Weschler intelligence tests, WRAT, TONI, VABS, Executive functioning assessment, 16 PF and NEO-PI-3, MMPI (both in English and Urdu versions), and PAI, to name a few.
Nirmal also has experience running assessment centers for corporate organizations for the purposes of talent development. Additionally, due to her knowledge of the field, Nirmal has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as KDSP and Aga Khan University to provide workshops and trainings regarding Assessments and Early Intervention to mental health professionals, educators, and parents.
Her vast experience makes her the ideal Head of Assessments & Intervention Planning at CIC.
A big proponent of attitude over aptitude, effort over passion and hard work over dreams, Nirmal believes that best can only be achieved by always giving your best. Strategy can compensate for talent, and talent can build with the right perseverance and determination.