Faiza Batool

Lecturer

  • PhD Psychology (In progress) National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (2022)
  • MS Clinical Psychology, Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi

Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. 2015-Current

Clinical Psychologist, Children Cancer Hospital, Karachi 2011-2012

  1.  Fatima & Batool. "Negative affectivity distorts thinking”: a multilevel analysis of criminogenic thinking among Pakistani incarcerated offenders. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology. 35: 5. 744-769. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2024.2376666
  2. Shakil, Batool, Amreen & Raheel. Unveiling the Digital Peril in Pakistan: Exploring the Pervasive Influence of Cyber-Harassment on the Mental Health Outcomes of Young Adults. Policy Journal of Social Science Revie. 2: 4. 588-600.
  3. Shakil, Munir, Zaman & Batool. Objectified Body Consciousness, Selfitis Behavior, and Self Esteem Among Young Women. Pakistan Journal of Psychological research. 40:1. 63-77. https://doi.org/10.33824/PJPR.2025.40.1.05
  4. Batool, F., & Mubashir, A. S. (2025). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for type 2 Diabetes. A Systematic Review. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Cardiological Review, 4(3), 622-638.
  5. Batool, F., & Mubashir, A. S. (2025). Psychosocial Determinant of Diabetes Management among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Focus group discussion. International Journal of Politics & Social Sciences Review (IJPSSR), 4(IV), 91-99.

Oral Presentations

  • 30-31 March, 2023 International Conference on Peace building: Policies, Research and strategies, COMSATS Lahore campus Shameem Fatima & Faiza Batool Title: Criminogenic Thinking Patterns in Incarcerated Offenders: History of Crime Record, General Mental Ability, and the role of Negative Affect
  • 22-24 June 2012: Prof. Musarrat Hussain Memorial Symposium, Marriot Hotel, Karachi.  Faiza Batool & Zaeema Riaz Topic: “Difference between working and non-working women on their level of life satisfaction, emotional intelligence and self-esteem”.
  • 29-30 March 2012 “Violence, Psychological Trauma and possible acute and post-traumatic interventions in general and particularly Pakistani Society” IIUI, Islamabad Faiza Batool & Zaeema Riaz  Topic “Emotional Intelligence as determinant of Subjective well-being and self-esteem among working women”. 
  • I am interested in exploring pathological behaviors and engage in evidence-based practice to prevent and reduce mental illness.
  • Currently I am engaged in intervention-based study with individuals with chronic illness in my PhD. Intervention is based on third wave CBT “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy”

Education

  • PhD Psychology (In progress) National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad (2022)
  • MS Clinical Psychology, Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi

Experience

Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. 2015-Current

Clinical Psychologist, Children Cancer Hospital, Karachi 2011-2012

Publications

  1.  Fatima & Batool. "Negative affectivity distorts thinking”: a multilevel analysis of criminogenic thinking among Pakistani incarcerated offenders. The Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology. 35: 5. 744-769. https://doi.org/10.1080/14789949.2024.2376666
  2. Shakil, Batool, Amreen & Raheel. Unveiling the Digital Peril in Pakistan: Exploring the Pervasive Influence of Cyber-Harassment on the Mental Health Outcomes of Young Adults. Policy Journal of Social Science Revie. 2: 4. 588-600.
  3. Shakil, Munir, Zaman & Batool. Objectified Body Consciousness, Selfitis Behavior, and Self Esteem Among Young Women. Pakistan Journal of Psychological research. 40:1. 63-77. https://doi.org/10.33824/PJPR.2025.40.1.05
  4. Batool, F., & Mubashir, A. S. (2025). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for type 2 Diabetes. A Systematic Review. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Cardiological Review, 4(3), 622-638.
  5. Batool, F., & Mubashir, A. S. (2025). Psychosocial Determinant of Diabetes Management among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: A Focus group discussion. International Journal of Politics & Social Sciences Review (IJPSSR), 4(IV), 91-99.

Oral Presentations

  • 30-31 March, 2023 International Conference on Peace building: Policies, Research and strategies, COMSATS Lahore campus Shameem Fatima & Faiza Batool Title: Criminogenic Thinking Patterns in Incarcerated Offenders: History of Crime Record, General Mental Ability, and the role of Negative Affect
  • 22-24 June 2012: Prof. Musarrat Hussain Memorial Symposium, Marriot Hotel, Karachi.  Faiza Batool & Zaeema Riaz Topic: “Difference between working and non-working women on their level of life satisfaction, emotional intelligence and self-esteem”.
  • 29-30 March 2012 “Violence, Psychological Trauma and possible acute and post-traumatic interventions in general and particularly Pakistani Society” IIUI, Islamabad Faiza Batool & Zaeema Riaz  Topic “Emotional Intelligence as determinant of Subjective well-being and self-esteem among working women”. 

Interests

  • I am interested in exploring pathological behaviors and engage in evidence-based practice to prevent and reduce mental illness.
  • Currently I am engaged in intervention-based study with individuals with chronic illness in my PhD. Intervention is based on third wave CBT “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy”