Dr. Umair Wadood
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist
General Physician
Associate Professor, Head of Physiology – RMI
Specializes in Neurosciences and Behavioral Research
Credentials and Expertise:
Dr. Umair Wadood, is a medical doctor and physiologist with advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), integrates clinical expertise with evidence based psychological care. He holds an MBBS, MPhil in Physiology and Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems that are influenced by thought patterns. It thus focuses on treating in a collaborative manner, working along with the patients, empowering them in their therapeutic journey. CBT helps to –
- Identify Negative Patterns: Patients work along with a therapist to recognize distorted thinking (e.g., catastrophic thinking) and unhelpful actions.
- Challenge & Reframe: Patients learn to question their thoughts, assess their reality, and replace them with more balanced, realistic perspectives.
- Develop Skills: Practice new coping strategies and behavioral changes, often with homework assignments between sessions, to manage emotions and situations better.
CBT assist to treat disorders such as:
- Anxiety (Social Anxiety)
- Depression
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Eating Disorder
- Substance abuse
- Insomnia
- Relationship Adjustment and coping
- Thought Distortion reframing
- Emotional regulation
Clinic days:
Thursday to Saturday
3 pm to 8pm
