Aniqa Rehman is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and School Wellbeing Counsellor with over six years of professional experience supporting children, adolescents, parents, and school communities. She has worked extensively within IB World Schools, offering evidence-based psychological support grounded in ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and safeguarding standards.

Her clinical work includes:

• Psychological assessments

• Individual and group counselling

• Crisis intervention

• Implementation of school-wide wellbeing and social-emotional learning initiatives

Aniqa brings strong expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), psychological first aid, and child protection frameworks.

Aniqa has supported students across developmental stages — from early years through adolescence — and has collaborated closely with parents, educators, and school leadership to design meaningful intervention and wellbeing plans. She has also contributed to international research initiatives in collaboration with IB, Harvard University, and the Wellbeing Research Centre at Oxford University, reflecting her commitment to data-informed and globally aligned practice.

At The First Hope Center, Aniqa offers:

• Individual counselling for adolescents and young adults

• Parent-focused emotional support and guidance sessions

• Group-based wellbeing and life-skills programs

• School-linked wellbeing and social-emotional learning interventions

Her work is guided by the belief that emotional regulation, self-awareness, and psychological safety are essential foundations for learning, resilience, and healthy development.