Md. Nahid HossainProfessional Psychologist

🏥 Areas of Expertise

• Anxiety & Panic Attack

• Depression & Mood Disorders

• Trauma & Abuse Recovery, PTSD

• Child & Adolescent Behavioral (ADHD, ODD & Impulse Control issues

• Adult Adjustment & Stress

• Relationship & Family Conflicts

• Sexual Wellness & Intimacy Concerns

• Burnout & Caregiver Stress

• Sleep Problem

• Social Anxiety & Communication Skill

• Conversion disorder

• Positive Parenting 

💡 Therapeutic Approaches

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness

• Relaxation Techniques

• Psychological First Aid (PFA)

• Problem Management Plus (PM+)

• Creative & Recreational Therapy

• Group Facilitation & Community-Based Interventions

• Child & Family Interventions

🎓 Academic Qualifications

• MS in Psychology, University of Rajshahi

• BSc in Psychology, University of Rajshahi 

🏥 Clinical Training

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – Healing Heart Counselling Unit

• Psychological First Aid (PFA) – Handicap International

• mhGAP – World Health Organization (WHO)

• Suicidal Risk Identification & Management – HI

• Recreational & Creative Therapy to Enhance Social Cohesion – Bangladesh Psychiatric Care Limited

• Protection Mainstreaming & Referral Pathways – UNHCR & HI

• Professional Diploma in Project Management – Academy of Business Professionals

💼 Professional Experience

Current Role

• Working as MHPSS Officer at Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion (HI), Cox’s Bazar

• Providing individual and group psychological support

• Conducting sessions on socio-emotional processing, skill-building, and social connectedness

• Implementing evidence-based interventions including CBT, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques

• Supervising para counsellors and community volunteers through capacity building and case follow-up

• Developing MHPSS IEC (Information, Education & Communication) materials

• Coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and external sectors for holistic care

• Supporting emergency response with Psychological First Aid (PFA) and disability-inclusive approaches

Previous Experiences

• MHPSS Officer, HI, Ukhiya Base (Sept 2023 – Present) – Provided individual and group MHPSS support under GFFO Project

• MHPSS Officer, HI, Teknaf Base (May 2023 – Aug 2023) – Implemented recreational club for children with disabilities under PRM Project

• MHPSS Officer, HI, Teknaf Base (Jan 2023 – Apr 2023) – Conducted community group interventions and fire response under ECHO Consortium Project

• MHPSS Officer, HI, Ukhiya Base (Feb 2019 – Dec 2022) – Delivered MHPSS services under UNHCR Project, supported disability inclusion, facilitated trainings, and provided emergency responses

• Research Assistant, PASILC – Data collection, interviewing, documentation, and reporting

🧪Psychological Tests

• Psychological Assessment for Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

• Child Mental Health Assessment Tools

• Parental Acceptance–Rejection Assessment

• Suicidal Risk Identification and Assessment

• Cognitive and Behavioral Assessment (CBT-based techniques)

• Psychosocial Counselling Assessment & Case Formulation

📚 Research Experiences 

• Conducted study on Parental Acceptance & Rejection on Academic Achievement among High School Students (unpublished).

🌐 Languages

• Bangla

• English

🗓️ Availability & Booking

Mode: In-person (Ukhia, Cox’s Bazar; Bangladesh) & Online

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