MSc Clinical Psychology
Royal Holloway, University of London. With Distinction.
About Rutba
About Rutba Damani
Rutba combines clinical psychology, ABA-informed behaviour support, parent guidance, and hands-on work with children aged 2 to 15.
Evidence-informedFamily-focusedPractical support
Rutba DamaniAssociate Clinical Psychologist
Registered Behavior Technician
International Behaviour Therapist
ABA Therapy
Registered Behavior Technician
International Behaviour Therapist
ABA Therapy
Clinical philosophy
Support begins with understanding.
Rutba’s work starts from a simple belief: behaviour is communication. A child may be avoiding something too difficult, seeking comfort, asking for attention, reacting to sensory input, or trying to express a need without the words to do it yet.
Instead of treating behaviour as something to simply stop, Rutba looks at what the child needs to learn next. This may include communication, emotional regulation, waiting, transitions, play, social participation, independence, or classroom readiness.
Education
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bahria University. Magna Cum Laude.
Experience
Child and family work
Her experience includes Learning Lab, Hope & Cope, CABATT UK, CAMHS NHS placement, Diffables, Little Step Pediatric Therapy Centre, and clinical training settings.
Across these roles, her work has involved assessments, individualised plans, one-to-one support, parent collaboration, progress tracking, and report preparation.
Professional Experience
Previous Work Experience
Rutba’s work has included child-focused therapy, assessment support, parent guidance, and supervised ABA-informed intervention across clinical and educational settings.
Learning Lab Global
Associate Clinical Psychologist / Behavioural Health Technician. Assessment support, care planning, 1:1 therapy, ABA strategies, and progress tracking.
Hope & Cope Psychological Services
ABA Therapist / Associate Clinical Psychologist. Evening in-person work with children and families in Karachi.
CABATT UK
ABA Therapist. Individualised educational plan implementation, one-to-one support, data maintenance, and progress reporting.
CAMHS NHS Placement
Neurodevelopmental team placement with exposure to ASD and ADHD assessment processes, screening tools, and report preparation.
Diffables Pakistan
Behavioural Therapist. Online work supporting senior clinicians in ASD and ADHD assessment-related tasks.
Little Step Pediatric Therapy Centre
Behavioural Therapist. Individualised behavioural therapy, assessment-informed planning, and family collaboration.
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