Introduction
We began our journey as the Clinical Counselling Center (CCC) which was established under the guidance and leadership of by Prof. Dr. Zahid Mahmood (Late) under the Department of Clinical Psychology, School of Professional Psychology at the University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. Amongst the founding members were Dr. Sadia Saleem, Dr Sara Subhan and Dr. Ayesha Jabeen who's efforts in research and clinical practice made it possible to provide mental health services for students and employees for the first time on-campus.
This center was specifically designed to provide psychological services tailored to the community's needs, offering therapy and counseling from qualified clinical psychologists. On 9th May 2024, the center was reinaugurated as the Happiness Center by the esteemed Dr. Ahmed Omer Murad (Chairman of the ILM Trust), honorable Dr. Asif Raza (Rector, UMT) and respected Mr. Ibrahim Hasan Murad (President UMT).
Mission Statement
To advance holistic mental well-being through excellence in clinical practice, research, and community engagement, guided by the scientist-practitioner approach. Rooted in cultural sensitivity and indigenous values, we strive to integrate evidence-based practices with compassionate care, to foster resilience and psychological growth within students, faculty, staff, and the wider community.