Ishrat Shermin Rahman

Ishrat Shermin Rahman is a prominent Clinical Psychologist based in Bangladesh, recognized for her significant contributions to mental health service delivery and professional training. She is working as Clinical Psychologist and in charge at National Trauma Counseling Centre under Ministry of Women and Children Affairs since 2009. She has successfully counseled patients of all ages. She has 21 years of experience in the mental health field served all kind of mental health problems.

Ishrat helps people to see the whole picture of their problem and then assist them through the process of positive change. In her clinical practice, she delivers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based treatments to child, adolescent, adult and geriatric clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems, such as depression, anxiety, stress, health anxiety, and relationship problems, bereavement, anger problem etc. Along with CBT she is specialized in Systemic Family Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Psychosexual Dysfunction She is a passionate scholar-practitioner in the field of clinical psychology who divides her time between clinical practice, training and consultancy.

Ishrat Shermin Rahman’s impact extends far beyond direct clinical practice. She is a highly regarded Trainer specializing in mental health capacity building. Her primary focus is on equipping diverse groups with essential psychological knowledge and skills. She designs and conducts intensive training programs for psychologists, counselors, and other mental health practitioners. These trainings cover advanced clinical skills, evidence-based therapeutic approaches (like CBT, trauma-informed care), assessment techniques, and ethical practice. She also provides training to general health care workers like doctors and nurses of government hospitals, teachers, polices, and NGO professionals. She is actively involved in training professionals and paraprofessionals in psychological first aid (PFA) and crisis intervention, preparing them to respond effectively to any kind of violence, emergencies, disasters, and situations of collective trauma. Through workshops and seminars, she trains community leaders, educators, and other stakeholders on mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and promoting psychological well-being within communities.