Doctor: Sayada Zakia Sultana

She is a consultant psychologist who works at the Centre for Psychological Health. Currently, she is working to assess clients and many more for Expert Reports and Psychological Treatment. She has been a practicing psychologist in various fields of mental health for over 18 years.

She has prepared well-referenced expert reports as a recognized professional providing assistance to the Family Court, Immigration Court, Home Office, Department of Work and Pensions, and Land Registry in the UK. These reports include factual findings, comprehensive examinations, and evidence-based assessments. To date, she has completed more than 70 expert psychological and country reports with a strong commitment to professionalism and integrity. 

Academic Qualifications:

 Her academic and professional qualifications include an undergraduate degree in Psychology (Academic year: 1997) and a postgraduate degree and training (Academic year: 1997-98 and 1999-2000) in Clinical Psychology. Her clinical work is diverse, covering assessments and therapy for adults and minority ethnic groups for various conditions. As a multilingual psychologist with multi-cultural experience, she can assess efficiently and provide culturally and emotionally sensitive service.

Employment History: involves working as a psychologist:

She used to work with Nafas Drug Treatment Centre, Age Concern, Special People, Social Action for Health, The UK Centre for Counseling & Psychotherapy, London School of Psychology and Health, Flow Neuroscience, and Psychology for Today.

 Affiliations:

• She is a full member of the British Neuropsychological Society (ID: 81618931), which is part of the Federation of the European Societies of Neuropsychology (FESN).
• She also joined the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (ID: 117880), a Royal Charter-recognized body promoting high ethical and professional standards.
• She is registered with the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (ID: NCPS24-02291), accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
• She is also a Country Expert member of the Electronic Immigration Network (ID: 774485), supporting public education in immigration and asylum law.

She also has memberships with other national and international regulatory or volunteer bodies:

In The UK:

• Registered Member- National Autistic Society (Membership No: MEM103266).
• Member- British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (membership number is 00001031572)
•  Member-The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) - (Membership number 107086)

In the USA:

• Affiliate Member- American Psychological Association (APA), (Membership Number: C2405199705)

INTERNATIONAL:

• Life Member - Bangladesh Psychometric Society (Membership Number: LM122)

She is fully insured with Protectivity Insurance, covering Professional Indemnity and Public Liability. Her Therapist Insurance Policy number: 444900276443, ensuring continuous professional responsibility.

Given the nature of handling sensitive and confidential data, she adheres strictly to the GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018 guidelines. Her operations are regulated by the Information Commissioner's Office, and her registration number is ZB687449.

Professional development (CPD): She is committed to her continuing professional development (CPD) and has recently undertaken both national and international training programs to enhance her professional skills and clinical expertise, e.g.

• ‘Forensic Psychology & Offender Profiling’ by Psychologist & Forensic Mental Health Expert Kevin O'Doherty on 12th June 2025

• Attended the ‘Professional Accredited Forensic Psychology Diploma Course’ accredited by CTAA - Complementary Therapists Accredited Association & International Holistic Therapists since 14 May 2025

• ‘Forensic Psychology Crash Course’ by Institute of Professional Psychology (IPP) on 11th April 2025

Cultural and Emotional Sensitive Interview:

She is aware of the psycho-social and cultural situation of South Asian and other nationals.  She has also updated her knowledge on culturally and emotionally sensitive Psychometric tools and research, which makes her more confident to prepare an Expert Psychological Report, especially for Bangladeshi and Southeast Asia ethnic minorities.

She has been deeply involved in research since 1998, conducting numerous studies across various topics. Currently, she is leading a study titled ‘’Psycho-Social Challenges and Aspects of Bangladeshi Refugees in the United Kingdom.’'