Prof. Dr. Tamkeen SaleemProf. Dr. Tamkeen Saleem
Prof. Dr. Tamkeen Saleem

20+

Years

Professor • Clinical Psychologist • Researcher

Prof. Dr. Tamkeen Saleem

Professor & Head, Department of Clinical Psychology
Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

  • 20+Years of Experience
  • 40+Journal Publications
  • 30+MS Theses Supervised
  • 2PhD Theses Supervised

Biography

A career at the meeting point of clinic, classroom and research

Dr. Tamkeen Saleem is a skilled psychologist with more than 15 years of experience of teaching/training, research and counseling. She has the ability to analyze and assess a client's needs, potentialities or behavior using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behavior. She also has the capability to initiate and supervise research projects and consultancies. She has acted as technical supervisor/team leader on research projects and consultancies at academic and organizational levels, and as a freelance writer on scientific and general interest topics. She has proficiency to apply knowledge in diverse settings—clinical, educational and organizational. She is a member of faculty board/research board of many prestigious institutions. Her research and writings cover mental health, clinical psychology, family and adolescent psychology, Islamic psychology, suicidal behavior and art therapy. She has more than 40 papers published in Scopus, Clarivate and HEC recognized academic journals, with conference presentations, books and chapters, and a record of organizing scholarly events nationally and internationally.

Psychological AssessmentPsychotherapyIslamic PsychologyTrauma & WellbeingPsychometricsResearch Methodology

Clinical Psychology

Assessment, formulation and psychotherapy grounded in evidence-informed practice.

Research & Scholarship

Peer-reviewed work across mental health, wellbeing, assessment and related fields.

Academic Leadership

Head of Department at Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad.

Supervision & Mentorship

Guidance for MS and PhD researchers, clinicians and early-career psychologists.

Guiding principle

Inspiring minds, advancing knowledge, and transforming lives through empathy, science, and service.

Dr. Tamkeen Saleem

Education

Academic qualifications

From undergraduate studies through doctoral and postdoctoral training in psychology.

Journey20022018
2018

Post Doc

IACBT–ESU

International Islamic University Islamabad

2017Highest degree

PhD

Psychology

International Islamic University Islamabad

2011

MS

Clinical Psychology

International Islamic University Islamabad

2004

MSc

Applied Psychology

Punjab University

2002

BA

Psychology, Home-Economics, Arabic

Punjab University

5 qualifications across leading universities in Islamabad and Punjab.

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Professional path

Teaching, clinical practice and academic leadership

Teaching

  • HOD / Professor

    Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University

    2022 – Present

  • HOD / Associate Professor

    Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University

    2022

  • Assistant Professor

    International Islamic University Islamabad

    2018 – 2022

  • Lecturer

    International Islamic University Islamabad

    2007 – 2018

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Clinical

  • Clinical Psychologist

    Shifa Psychological Services Clinic

    Since 2022

  • Clinical Psychologist

    I am Empowered organization

    2020 – 2022

  • Clinical Psychologist

    Rawal General and Dental Hospital

    2016 – 2017

  • Clinical Psychologist

    Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

    2014

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Leadership

  • HoD

    Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad

    Since 2022

  • Head of Course Program

    Islamic Approaches to Psychology and Psychotherapy Program, IIUI

    2019 – 2022

  • Focal Person

    Diploma – International Diploma on Mental Health Law and Human Rights, IIUI

    2016 – 2022

  • Focal Person

    MoU with various academic and professional institutes nationally and internationally, IIUI

    2014 – 2022

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Affiliations

Professional memberships

Membership of national and international bodies in psychology and related fields.

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  • Pakistan Psychological Association – Life Time Membership
  • American Psychological Association
  • Southern California Art Therapy Association
  • International Association of Islamic Psychology
  • Institute of Research Promotion

Explore the full academic record

Qualifications, teaching, clinical and management experience, memberships and awards are collected in the academic profile.