Dr. Syeda Arifa Tasneem

Dr. Syeda Arifa Tasneem (MSc, Dip. Rehab. Psych., Mphil, PhD), a visionary Integrative Clinical Psychologist, serves as the Director & CEO UNSAD Health, consultant Psychologist at Apollo Spectra & Recoup Health. With over 14 years of clinical and research experience is a pioneer in corporate mental wellness, she specializes in high-impact, evidence-based therapies and is known for her engaging workshops and personalized interventions, Dr. Tasneem focuses on psychological safety, burnout prevention, and emotional resilience in the workplace.

Dr. Tasneem holds certifications as a Mindfulness Coach, Group Life Coach, and Hypnotherapist from the California Hypnosis Institute, USA. Her comprehensive and holistic approach to well-being is further underscored by her expertise in specialized areas such as Sexual Medicine, Psychoanalysis, Dream Analysis, and Addiction Counselling.

Renowned for her innovative and transformative therapeutic modalities, Dr. Tasneem is the creator of the groundbreaking Mindfulness-Based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (MBDBT). This unique intervention, alongside her proficiency in other cutting-edge mind-body techniques like Emotional Awareness Expression Therapy (EAET), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Somatic Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (SEMDR), and Brainspotting, positions her at the forefront of effective and evidence-based mental healthcare. She has also been a panelist on “The importance of mental health and wellness as a critical part of workplace belonging” with several International Wellness experts at the Asia Pacific HRM Congress and Awards, Bangalore, India in September 2025

Educational Qualification

• PhD in Clinical Psychology - Christ University, 2025    
• MPhil In Clinical Psychology - Jain University, 2019    
• Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology - Alwar University, 2014

Treatment & Services Expertise

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Psychophysiological conditions
• Personality disorders
• Bipolar Disorder
• OCDs
• IBS,
• Chronic pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Boderline Personality Disorder, etc. 

Awards and Recognitions

• Membership with APA
• Vice president, Indian Psychological Association
• Awared by SCARF foundation
• Chennai, MBDBT patented intervention
• Panelist at National/International Conferences

Professional area of Interest

• Clinical conditions
• Counselling
• Group sessions
• Corporates sessions

Professional Membership

• APA Membership
• Indian Red Cross

 Research & Publications

Publications: 

• Tasneem, S. A., & Panwar, N. (2019). Academic confidence and mindfulness: A study on gender differences. International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research, 4(6). Retrieved from [ISSN: 2455-8834].
• Tasneem, S. A., & Panwar, N. (2020). Emotion regulation and psychological well-being as contributors towards mindfulness among undergraduate students. Human Arenas. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42087-020-00144-4
• Tasneem, S. A., Thomas, K. A., & Panwar, N. (2024). Effect of Mindfulness-Based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (MBDBT) training on IT employees: An intervention-based approach. In Katevarapu, S., Singh, A. P., Tiwari, P., Varshney, A., Lanka, P., Pradhan, A., Panwar, N., & Wangnue, K. S. (Eds.). Health Psychology in Integrative Health Care. Routledge, New York. ISBN 978-1-003-59680-6 (ebk)
• Tasneem, S. A. (2019). Confusing role of psychologists in India: Necessity for a governing body. Bengalooru Chronicle.

Patent Publication: 

• Tasneem, S. A., & Thomas, K. A. (2024). Mindfulness-based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (MBDBT): A specialized technique for emotional resilience in high-stress IT ecosystem (Indian Patent Application Publication No. 202441098764 A). Patent Office, Government of India.

Trainings and Conferences

Paper Presentations

• Tasneem, S. A., Thomas, K. A., & Panwar, N. (2022, October 9). Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (MBDBT) Intervention Among IT Employees [Paper presentation]. 11th India International Psychological Science Congress, Hybrid Mode.
• Tasneem, S. A., Thomas, K. A., & Panwar, N. (2023, September 22). Emotional Exhaustion and Emotion Regulation in Relation to Mindfulness Among IT Employees [Paper presentation]. International Conference, PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023.
• Tasneem, S. A., Thomas, K. A., & Panwar, N. (2023, September 23). Mindfulness-Based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for IT Professionals [Invited lecture]. International Conference, PREMUS, WDPI, & MYOPAIN 2023.