Rikza Pervez

Consultant Psychologist, Mental Health Counsellor, Life Coach, and Academic Professional with expertise in psychotherapy, counselling, psychological assessment, and faith-integrated mental health care. With experience in clinical practice, higher education, therapist supervision, and youth development, she specialises in Islamic Psychology, Counselling Psychology, and Positive-Spiritual Psychology. Formerly associated with Akal University and Aligarh Muslim University, she actively mentors emerging psychologists and contributes to research, workshops, and academic peer-review initiatives. Recognised with the Mental Health Leadership Award and “40 Under 40” Youth Leader recognition, her work focuses on emotional wellbeing, youth empowerment, and holistic personal development through evidence-based and spiritually informed therapeutic approaches.

Recognitions ● Mental Health Leadership Award | World Health Congress ● 40u40 National Youth Leader | AIMDC ● National & International Paper Presentations (IAMP, AMU, IIUM, Fortis) ● Published Author (Righteousness & Wisdom Scales, Springer Handbook Contributor) ● Routledge and Taylor & Francis Peer Reviewer ● Member – American Psychological Association | International Association of Muslim Psychologists | National Positive Psychology Association | Society for Young Psychologist