What a psychologist can help you discuss
Psychological appointments may explore patterns of thoughts, emotions and behaviour, their effect on daily life and goals for support. The specific assessment or therapy offered depends on the practitioner’s qualifications and relevant experience.
At IDTC, the adult pages describe psychological, behavioural and communication support. Muhammad Salman Afzal’s published qualifications are in psychology. These pages do not establish a psychiatrist or medication-prescribing service.
What a psychiatrist’s role adds
Psychiatrists are medically trained specialists who can assess mental health in a medical context and prescribe medication within their professional authority. Other appropriately qualified medical practitioners may also have a role in physical health checks or medication care.
If you already take prescribed medication, discuss changes with the prescribing clinician. A general therapy enquiry is not a medication review. Psychological support can be part of a wider care plan alongside medical treatment.
Questions that help identify the right appointment
- Is this appointment for psychological therapy, diagnostic assessment or medical treatment?
- What are the practitioner’s qualifications and relevant professional registration?
- Who will handle prescriptions or medication questions if those are needed?
- Would you coordinate with my existing clinician, with my permission?
- Does this concern require specialist assessment before routine support starts?
If you are unsure where to start
Tell the centre what you want help with and whether another clinician is already involved. You can ask about an appropriate appointment without diagnosing yourself. For bipolar disorder, possible mania or psychosis, medical assessment is especially important; possible mania or psychosis needs urgent medical attention.
IDTC can discuss routine adult support in Multan or online. If someone is in immediate danger, seek local emergency medical help instead of waiting for a routine booking.
Your first contact for adult care
Muhammad Salman Afzal is IDTC’s owner, director and clinical and child psychologist. Contact him first to discuss the appropriate clinician for your adult appointment.
- BS Applied Psychology — Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
- Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) — Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan.
Adult appointments are available in Multan and online by arrangement. Before booking, confirm who will see you, their experience with your concern, the fee and session length.