Trauma in Refugee Communities: Challenges and Pathways to Healing
Refugees face compounding stressors that require culturally informed, trauma-aware approaches.
Accepting new clients
Shahim Ahmad
MPsych(Clinical), MAPS
Clinical Psychologist
Supporting adults through trauma, anxiety and life transitions with evidence-based care.
About Shahim
Shahim Ahmad is a Clinical Psychologist at Mind Health Associates, bringing seven years of experience working with adults and young people experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression and complex life transitions.
Shahim has a particular interest in working with individuals from refugee and migrant backgrounds, and is fluent in English, Dari and Farsi — enabling him to provide therapy in the language his clients feel most comfortable in.
He uses an integrative therapeutic approach drawing primarily on Trauma-Focused CBT, EMDR, and Narrative Therapy, with a strong commitment to culturally responsive, person-centred care.
Shahim is passionate about making high-quality psychological care accessible to underserved communities, and brings genuine curiosity and compassion to each therapeutic relationship.
Areas of Focus
Trauma & PTSDAnxiety & PanicDepressionAdjustmentAnxietyRefugee & Migrant IssuesEMDRNarrative TherapyLife TransitionsCultural Identity
Therapeutic Approaches
TF-CBT
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing
Narrative Therapy
Reauthoring life stories for empowerment
Cultural Care
Therapy in English, Dari and Farsi
Assessments & Interventions
Funding & Referrals
A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP may be required for some schemes. Talk to us about your options.
Qualifications & Training
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Western Sydney University
2017
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
University of Melbourne
2014
Insights
From Shahim's desk
What Is EMDR and Why Does It Work?
EMDR is one of the most effective trauma treatments available. Here's the science behind it.
Narrative Therapy: Finding Your Preferred Story
We are not our problems. Narrative Therapy helps people reclaim their own story.