2009
Founding
Formed by a small circle of psychology faculty and practitioners committed to applying Islamic thought to mental health care in Iran.
Our story
A history of careful practice
From a working group of faculty and practitioners to a nationwide association — milestones we've marked along the way.
Why the association exists
The Iranian Association of Islamic Psychology was founded to bridge a gap many clinicians felt in the early 2000s: psychology training rarely engaged with the faith tradition their patients lived in, and religious counsel rarely drew on rigorous psychological science.
Our founders believed both could be held together without dilution — and that practitioners, researchers, and the wider community would all benefit.
Milestones
2012
First national conference
Brought together 300+ researchers to set a shared agenda for Islamic psychology scholarship.
2015
Peer-reviewed journal launched
Began publishing the Journal of Islamic Psychology, now in continuous circulation.
2018
Clinician certification programme
Launched a recognised training pathway for counsellors working within Islamic frameworks.
2022
Community consultation network
Opened free and low-cost consultations to the public through partner clinics nationwide.
2025
Digital portal
Consolidated courses, certificates, publications, and booking into a single member portal.
16+
Years active
1,200+
Members
300+
Articles published
40+
Events hosted