Dr. Nazish Idrees Chaudhary

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Dr. Nazish Idrees Chaudhary is a Wellbeing Coach at Clarity Coaching School with an extensive academic, clinical, and international professional background in psychology, mental health, addiction, behavioural science, and personal development.

She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Management and Technology, Lahore, an MS in Clinical Psychology from The University of Central Punjab, an MSc in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of the Punjab, and a Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition–Dietetics. Her multidisciplinary background brings a broad and well-rounded perspective to emotional wellbeing, behavioural understanding, and personal growth.

Dr. Nazish has worked across clinical, academic, research, supervisory, and training settings for over a decade. Her experience includes roles in higher education, mental health teaching, addiction and rehabilitation services, psychotherapeutic support, clinical supervision, course instruction, public awareness programmes, and research leadership. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor and has taught across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programmes in subjects including psychopathology, psychotherapeutics, mental health, behavioural sciences, neuropsychology, clinical placements, addiction, and qualitative research.

Alongside her academic work, Dr. Nazish has substantial experience supporting individuals and families through emotionally difficult situations, helping people better understand their thoughts, behaviours, stress responses, relationships, and personal challenges. Her approach combines strong psychological knowledge with warmth, structure, and practical guidance.

At Clarity Coaching School, Dr. Nazish works as a Wellbeing Coach, supporting students through their learning and personal development journey. Her role focuses on encouragement, reflection, accountability, emotional wellbeing support, and helping individuals talk through difficult situations in a safe and supportive space. Her work on the platform is centred on wellbeing guidance and personal development support and does not replace medical, psychiatric, or formal clinical treatment.

Dr. Nazish is also widely involved in international research, professional training, and mental health education. She has contributed to published research, academic journals, conferences, working groups, and interdisciplinary projects linked to psychology, addiction, trauma, resilience, behavioural health, and recovery.

She is known for her thoughtful, knowledgeable, and compassionate style, and for helping individuals feel heard, understood, and supported while working towards meaningful personal progress.

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• British Psychological Society (BPS)
• International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)
• Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
• ICUDDR University Member
• Pakistan Society of Addiction Professionals

Academic & Professional Experience

Assistant Professor — The University of Lahore & Teaching Hospital
Teaching, supervision, clinical placement leadership, faculty development, journal editing, mentoring, and research oversight across behavioural sciences and psychology.


Areas of Knowledge

The University of Central Punjab, Lahore
Master of Science (MS), Clinical Psychology | 2014–2016

University of the Punjab
Master of Science (MSc), Human Development and Family Studies | 2009–2012

College of Home Economics
Bachelor’s, Food & Nutrition–Dietetics | 2005–2009

Coaching Approach

Dr. Nazish’s wellbeing coaching approach is supportive, thoughtful, and grounded in professional psychological knowledge. Her sessions focus on helping individuals better understand themselves, reflect on their challenges, and move forward with practical strategies and clearer direction.

Her coaching support may help individuals to:

• Work through stress, pressure, or emotional overwhelm
• Reflect on life challenges in a safe and supportive space
• Improve self-awareness and emotional understanding
• Build resilience and healthier coping strategies
• Strengthen confidence, motivation, and personal accountability
• Navigate relationship, family, study, or work pressures
• Develop more constructive patterns of thinking and behaviour

Sessions are designed to provide encouragement, clarity, and practical support for personal growth. They are centred on wellbeing coaching and reflective guidance rather than diagnosis or clinical treatment through the platform.

Professional Highlights

• PhD in Clinical Psychology
• Assistant Professor in Behavioural Sciences and Psychology
• Extensive experience in clinical psychology, addiction recovery, and higher education
• International research collaborations and peer-reviewed publications
• Conference speaker, journal editor, reviewer, and project contributor
• Certified in substance use, couples and family therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, hypnotherapy, nutrition, and art-based therapeutic approaches

Closing Statement

No hype

Helping people
move forward

No false promises

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Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Support

“Nazish was great. She helped considerably at our home and our workplace with mental health support and project management. Thanks so much.”