Child psychology
Afreen Fatima
Psychologist
Karachi
Summary
Hardworking, organized and passionate psychology Intern,offering expertise in managing multiple mental healthcare priorities with a positive and supportive attitude. Welcoming and always willing to help anyone who can benefit from my expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Counsellor
Aster School
karachi
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Conducted counseling sessions on career and life counseling .
- Provided counseling to students and teachers on work life balance and study load management.
- Conducted different activities with clients during the session such as; coloring the human figure and down the memory lane , to reflect and nourish their inner child.
Intern Psychologist
Life School Of Special Children
Karachi
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed intake by conducting one on one sessions with students to assess their apparent mental state.
- Conducted multiple psychological tests including; HFD, Bender gestalt etc.
- Gathered in depth information through ADL's client's medical records.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Karwan-e-hayat
Karachi
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted licensed practitioners in diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia.
- Counseled elderly individuals with schizophrenia.
- Performed intakes by conducting one on one session to assess patients' apparent mental states.
- Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening and other soft skills.
School Psychologist Intern
Artes School
Karachi
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted and delivered multiple workshops on desensitization and anti-bullying to provide awareness to the growing minds.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Bahria Karsaz Special School
Karachi
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed intake by conducting one on one sessions with students to assess patients' apparent mental state.
- Conducted multiple psychological tests including; HFD, DAP, Bender gestalt etc.
- Implemented and assessed clients through different techniques of humanistic approach and play therapy.
Psychologist Intern
Umeed-e-nau
Karachi
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Collected case histories covering personal, work and social details for permanent records.
- Worked with students living with mental and developmental delays to improve their quality of life.
- Provided assistance to other healthcare professionals.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychological tests in different settings.
- Delivered counseling services under close supervision of psychologists in mental health camps.
- Attended trainings and workshops to enhance my skills and knowledge.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Dr. Tahira's Psychological Help Center
Karachi
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained accurate patient records on daily bases.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Performed intake by conducting interviews to establish key information as well as assessing patients' apparent mental state.
- Observed clinical psychology staff to develop practical knowledge and abilities.
- Conducted and learned multiple free play therapy techniques to create a safe and comforting space for the client
- Assisted healthcare professionals with different psychological tests such as; TAT, VABS , MMPI etc.
Creative Designer
Eureka Enterprises
Karachi
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Developed and designed multiple marketing campaigns.
- Assisted product designing teams.
- Edited artwork across variety of company product lines such as logos and images.
- Mentored other designers, providing guidance and support to help generate work on time and within project parameters.
- Edited artwork across variety of company product lines such as logos and images.
- Conceptualized innovative ideas to deal with clients preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Falcon House Grammar School
Karachi, Pakistan 08.2002 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
St. Gregory High School
Karachi,Pakistan 08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Professional Psychology
Bahria University-IPP
Karachi,Pakistan 08.2019 - 08.2023
Skills
Planning and Coordination
Keeping notes
Interpersonal Communication
MS Office
Psychological Assessment
Play and humanistic therapy
Counseling
Behavior observation
Activity Planning
Research management
Soft skills
Implementer of Grounding techniques
Individualized education programs
Accomplishments
- Secured position in International research symposium 2023 on "Bridging the gap between foundation education and health sciences" by dow university of health sciences.
- Awarded as a delegate (UNHRC) OF EGYPT at BODMUN’16
Additional Information
Thesis and Projects
- Bachelors : "Influence of students negative behaviors on a teacher's self-efficacy"
- DOW university International symposium 2023 Research article (Meta- analysis) : "Burnout and its effects on medical- practitioners"
Interests
Study of life span
Study of mind
Archeological sites
Shopping
Traveling
Timeline
Counsellor
Aster School
09.2023 - 10.2023
Intern Psychologist
Life School Of Special Children
04.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Psychology Intern
Karwan-e-hayat
12.2022 - 12.2022
School Psychologist Intern
Artes School
11.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Psychology Intern
Bahria Karsaz Special School
10.2022 - 11.2022
Psychologist Intern
Umeed-e-nau
09.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Psychology Intern
Dr. Tahira's Psychological Help Center
07.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Professional Psychology
Bahria University-IPP
08.2019 - 08.2023
Creative Designer
Eureka Enterprises
01.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Gregory High School
08.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Falcon House Grammar School
08.2002 - 08.2015