Our Team

Meet Our Experts

Our multidisciplinary team consists of experienced and qualified professionals in clinical psychology, counseling, child and adolescent care, and organizational mental health. Each team member brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and experience to the work they do.

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Mst. Aklima Hosen Liza

Head of Mental Health | Psychologist & Psychotherapist

MSc in Psychology | MSS in Clinical Social Work (University of Dhaka)
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Mst. Aklima Hosen Liza is a senior mental health professional in Bangladesh with over 8 years of experience in clinical practice, community mental health, research, and training. She has worked in hospitals, academic institutions, humanitarian settings, and large-scale NGO projects, providing ethical and evidence-based psychological care. Her professional work focuses on child and adolescent mental health, family and parenting support, and adult psychological well-being, especially for individuals affected by trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. She has extensive experience delivering Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) services and follows nationally and internationally accepted mental health practice guidelines.

Role at Monokotha: As Head of Mental Health, she oversees clinical quality, ethical compliance, supervision, and service standards across all Monokotha mental health programs.

Areas of Expertise

Child assessment and child therapyParenting guidance and family counsellingAdolescent and adult mental health supportTrauma, PTSD, anxiety, stress, and depressionAddiction counselling and recovery support

Therapeutic Approaches & Training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA / ABAT)Psychological First Aid (PFA)WHO mhGAP (Certified)Child assessment tools (IQ Test, CDC, RNDA, M-CHAT-R, SDQ, DSQ)International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP)

All services are provided within professional scope and ethical guidelines, with referrals made when specialized psychiatric care is required.

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Ridoy Iftekhar Ifte

Psychologist & Mental Health Mentor

MSc in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (University of Dhaka)
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Ridoy Iftekhar Ifte is a psychologist in Bangladesh specializing in individual and group counselling, organizational mental health, and student psychological support. He has clinical internship experience at Dhaka Medical College Hospital and actively works in mental health education, workshops, awareness initiatives and conducted online psychology lectures for students across Bangladesh. His practice emphasizes practical coping strategies, emotional regulation, and evidence-based counselling approaches suitable for both personal and workplace-related mental health challenges.

Role at Monokotha: Provides counselling services, organizational mental health programs, workshops, and mentoring under ethical and evidence-based practice standards.

Areas of Expertise

Depression, low mood, and emotional distressAnxiety disorders (overthinking, panic, social anxiety)Stress and burnout (workplace & personal life)OCD and intrusive thoughtsTrauma and PTSDAnger management and emotional regulationSleep difficulties and lifestyle stressAdolescent and student mental health

Therapeutic Approaches & Training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)Psychological First Aid (PFA)Stress and anxiety managementNon-Violent Communication (NVC) based counsellingOrganizational mental health & resilience training

All services are provided within professional scope and ethical guidelines, with referrals made when specialized psychiatric care is required.

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Tanzim Zaman

Psychologist & Researcher

MSc in Industrial & Organizational Psychology (University of Dhaka)
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Tanzim Zaman is a psychologist and researcher with experience in clinical counselling, community mental health, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). She has completed a supervised clinical internship at the National Institute of Mental Health & Hospital (NIMH), Bangladesh, where she worked with a wide variety of clients in both OPD and inpatient settings. Her work integrates CBT and DBT-informed interventions, structured assessment, and research-based practice, particularly for individuals facing stress, anxiety, crisis situations, and workplace mental health challenges.

Role at Monokotha: Contributes through counselling, research-informed interventions, training programs, and mental health projects, supporting both individual care and systemic well-being initiatives.

Areas of Expertise

Stress, anxiety, depression, and anger managementSuicide prevention and crisis supportEmotional regulation and behavioral activationAddiction counselling and relapse preventionCouple and family counsellingOccupational and organizational mental healthCommunity and NGO-based MHPSS services

Therapeutic Approaches & Training

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT – informed practice)CBT with couples and familiesAddiction Professionals Training (UTC – DNC)Psychological assessment and documentationWorkplace counselling and mental health compliance

Research Experience

  • Occupational Health and Safety Management (MS Thesis, University of Dhaka)
  • Decade of Change: Maternal and Newborn Health in Bangladesh (2017–2025) – IJSAT

All services are provided within professional scope and ethical guidelines, with referrals made when specialized psychiatric care is required.

How Do I Know Which Expert is Right for Me?

Choosing a counselor is a personal decision. If you're unsure, contact us and our team will help match you with the professional best suited for your journey.

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