Md. Amir Hussain (Shaju)

Md. Amir Hussain is an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Addiction Professional. He serving as a Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Nasirullah Psychotherapy Unit (NPU) under the Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka. He earned his M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology in 2015, following his M.Sc. degrees in Clinical Psychology (2009) and Psychology (2005) from the same institution. With over 16 years of experience, he specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Systemic Family Therapy, Narrative Drawing Intervention, Addiction Counseling, and Psychosexual Therapy. He is an International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP-I).

Mr. Amir is the National Master Trainer for WHO’s mhGAP program and the NCDC under DGHS, as well as the Master Trainer for UNODC’s “Families UNited” program. He has provided mental health and capacity-building support to organizations like UNODC, USAID, IOM, icddr,b, GIZ-Bangladesh, BRAC, and Dhaka Ahsania Mission. He was National Consultant- Stress Counselor of UNDSS for five years. He has also worked with the Bangladesh prison system and judiciary services. Actively engaged in training and workshops on counseling, stress management, mindfulness, and parenting, his research focuses on mental health, addiction, and community-based psychosocial counseling.

Clinical Focus

Services

• Psychological consultation and case formulation
• Counseling and psychotherapy sessions including addiction
• Stress, anger and any emotional issues dealing with coping skills support (as appropriate).
• Referral coordination with psychiatry/other services when needed

Education

• M.Phil.
  Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka
• M.Sc.
  Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka
• M.Sc.
  Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka
• B.Sc. (Hons.)
  Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka
• M.Phil. and M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology
  University of Dhaka

Achievements & Professional Credentials

• Evidence based Addiction treatment
• International Certified Addiction Professional
• Evidence-informed psychotherapy and counseling practice
• Experience in assessment, follow-up and continuity of care