Riyyan Farooq
Riyyan Farooq

Senior Consultant Psychologist

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M.Phil

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2 years of experience

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Hi, I’m a queer-affirmative Clinical Psychologist (RCI licensed), and I’m here to support you with compassion, clarity, and care. Whether you're navigating emotional overwhelm, struggling in your relationships, recovering from trauma, or living with the invisible weight of psychological distress, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with people who are trying to make sense of themselves in a world that doesn’t always make space for that. I am licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and hold an M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. I have years of experience supporting people through a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, personality and sexual concerns, substance use issues, self-esteem difficulties, and trauma. My approach is grounded in a strong human connection and is respectful of your background, values, and lived experiences. I use evidence-based practices that are tailored to your unique story and context. I also bring a strong background in behavioural medicine and neuropsychology, particularly in: Neuropsychological rehabilitation (supporting recovery after brain injuries or neurological conditions), Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and functional disorders (wherein psychological distress shows up as physical symptoms, often in ways that medical explanations fall short). These experiences are real, valid, and deserve compassionate, integrated care. In our work together, my goal is to offer a collaborative and affirming space where you feel safe, heard, and empowered to grow at your own pace and on your own terms. Healing isn’t always linear, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to walk with you.
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Concerns I can help with

QuoteI feel pain all over my body, but the doctors can't find anything wrong.
QuoteI keep having these tremors, but the tests say everything is fine.
QuoteI’ve been told my identity is just a phase or not valid.
QuoteI don’t feel like I fit into any label, and that makes me feel lost.
QuoteWhat if I have another heart attack? I’m constantly worrying about it
QuoteI’ve stopped caring about things I used to enjoy
QuoteI can’t stop crying, even when I try to distract myself.
QuoteI can't seem to remember things anymore
QuoteI wash my hands so much they’re raw, but I still don’t feel clean.
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I offer therapy for

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Anxiety disorders
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Relationship skills
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Stress management
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Addiction
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Negative thinking
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Overthinking
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OCD
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Schizophrenia
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LGBTQIA+ Concerns
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Work-related concerns
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I Specialise in

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

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Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy

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Humanistic Therapy

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Narrative Therapy

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Mindfulness

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SFBT

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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Emotion Focused Approach (EFT)

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Languages I speak

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English

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Hindi

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Urdu

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Bengali

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Odia

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I can help you with

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Mood Disorders

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Neuropsychological Rehabilitation

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Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

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My Affiliations

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Senior Consultant Psychologist at Amaha from Apr 2025 to present

FAQs
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Why did you choose to become a therapist?

I have always been deeply moved by people’s stories- their complexity, contradictions, and the quiet courage it takes to live them. As a filmmaker, I have explored narratives and how they shape identity, relationships, and perception. Psychology, to me, is a parallel and deeply complementary path - another way of understanding the human experience. While filmmaking allowed me to represent stories, Psychology taught me to witness, hold, and help transform them. It offered me a language for suffering, resilience, and growth. Together, these two disciplines have enriched my ability to engage with people’s inner worlds- with empathy, nuance, and a deep respect for their truth. Becoming a therapist felt like a natural extension of this curiosity and compassion. It allows me to be present with people in their most vulnerable moments and to co-create spaces where they can reclaim agency, meaning, and connection. For me, being a therapist isn’t just a profession- it’s a way of honouring the power of narrative in healing and growth.

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