Hazera Khatun

Ms. Hazera Khatun is a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in psychotherapy, counseling, supervision, and mental health advocacy across both institutional and community settings. With an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Dhaka, she is currently practicing psychotherapy at CREA in Adabor, Dhaka, and also serves as a psychologist at Dhaka Residential Model College. In addition, she is a guest lecturer in the Masters in Rehabilitation Science (MRS) program at CRP-Savar. Ms. Hazera is skilled in multiple therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Systemic Family Therapy (SFT), child and adolescent therapy, and psychodrama. Over the years, she has held significant roles at institutions like Nasirullah Psychotherapy Unit, Brain and Life Hospital, Life and Light Hospital, BRCT, and Dhaka University’s Student Counseling Center, providing a wide range of psychotherapeutic interventions including individual, group, couple, and family therapy. She is also actively engaged in research, training, and supervision, having provided clinical supervision to MS students and conducted workshops on family therapy, anger and stress management, and other psychological topics. Her training includes certifications in psychodrama, trauma therapy, music and drama therapy, and psychosocial care for disaster victims. She has presented her research at several national and international conferences and has co-authored peer-reviewed publications in psychological journals. A general member of the Bangladesh Clinical Psychology Society since 2009, Ms. Hazera continues to contribute to the advancement of mental health care in Bangladesh with dedication and multidisciplinary expertise.

Clinical Focus

Services

• Psychological consultation and case formulation.
• Counseling and psychotherapy sessions.
• Stress, anger and coping skills support (as appropriate).
• Child/adolescent behavioral and emotional support (as appropriate).
• Referral coordination with psychiatry/other services when needed.

Education

• B.Sc. Hon (Psychology
• DU)
• M.S.C (Clinical Psychology)
• MPhil (Clinical Psychology
• DU)

Achievements

• Evidence-informed psychotherapy and counseling practice.
• Experience in assessment, follow-up and continuity of care.