Iffat S. on Tal
Headline
Counseling Psychologist (M.A.) | Functional Nutritionist (iCFN) | Online Psychotherapy | Integrating Psychotherapy & Functional Nutrition for Holistic Psychological Wellbeing | CBT, REBT, DBT | Person-Centered Approach
About
Mental wellbeing is deeply personal, and I believe therapy should provide a space where individuals feel understood, emotionally safe, and able to reconnect with themselves through honesty, self-awareness, and compassion. I’m a Counseling Psychologist and Functional Nutritionist offering online psychotherapy through “Beyond The Mind" by Iffat Shaikh, where I integrate psychotherapy and functional nutrition to support holistic psychological wellbeing. I work with college students, young adults, and working professionals experiencing: • Stress and anxiety • Overthinking and emotional burnout • Self-esteem concerns • Relationship and interpersonal difficulties • Academic and workplace stress • Grief, loss, and life transitions • Personal growth and self-exploration My work is informed by CBT, REBT, DBT, humanistic approaches, and an eclectic therapeutic style tailored to each individual’s emotional needs, lived experiences, and therapeutic goals. Where appropriate, I also integrate principles of functional nutrition to support the connection between emotional wellbeing, lifestyle, physiology, and mental health through a more holistic and root-cause-informed perspective. As an early-career therapist practicing under professional supervision, I deeply value ethical care, reflective practice, and ongoing learning to ensure clients receive thoughtful, responsible, and psychologically safe support. My goal is to help individuals better understand themselves, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of relating to their thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and lived experiences. I currently offer online consultations for individuals who are genuinely committed to self-understanding, emotional growth, and meaningful change. 📍 Online Sessions Languages: English, Hindi, Urdu 📩 To book a session or connect professionally: WhatsApp: +91 9323865521 Email: iffat.shaikh@protonmail.com
Work experience
Psychologist-cum-Nutritionist at Anjuman Islam, Oct 2024 - Oct 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
AI Prompt Engineer for Psychology at Accunai, Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 · 2 mos, India
Volunteer Verified Listener at 7 Cups at 7 Cups, Jun 2016 - Aug 2023 · 7 yrs 3 mos, Remote, Volunteering as a trained active listener at 7 Cups has been an enlightening experience, deepening my appreciation for the power of empathetic communication. This opportunity has not only honed my active listening skills but also connected me with compassionate individuals who share a genuine commitment to advancing mental health awareness.
School Psychologist at Al-Falah English School (kurla), Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 · 4 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, During my internship as a school counselor here, which was an integral component of my pursuit of a master's in Counseling Psychology, I had the privilege of assisting students with a variety of challenges. These included issues like anxiety, depression, stress and family-related concerns. Additionally, I had the opportunity to lead workshops for students in grades 8 through 10, where I shared practical techniques to help them handle anxiety, navigate stress, and overcome their exam-related fears. It's all about equipping these students with the tools to excel in their board exams and other assessments while nurturing a positive and confident mindset. It was truly rewarding to support their emotional well-being and academic growth through these efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - MA, Counseling Psychology, Vidya Prasarak Mandal’s K.G. Joshi College of Arts & N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology, SIES College of Arts, Science & Commerce SION(W)
