Amna Zafar
Clinical Psychologist
Islamabad
Summary
A Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with one year of hands-on experience in diverse settings, working with both adults and children. I have gained practical knowledge by handling cases ranging from general psychological concerns to specific mental health conditions. I am skilled in various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), ensuring a comprehensive approach to each client’s needs.
I have participated in several online workshops to further strengthen my understanding of applied psychology. I possess strong communication skills and the patience required to handle even the toughest situations with clients. My ability to connect with clients in English, Urdu, Siraiki, and Punjabi enhances the therapeutic relationship and supports effective treatment. What keeps me motivated is the opportunity to help individuals navigate through their traumas and guide them towards healing and recovery.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Shahida Islam Medical Complex
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed clinical assessments and interpreted patient data to evaluate the clinical status and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Conducted assessments of children to identify developmental delays and mental health issues.
- Developed an innovative therapy program that improved behavioral outcomes in children with ADHD.
- Developed and implemented behavior modification strategies to help children manage challenging behaviors.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality policies while ensuring continuity of care across providers.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients, resulting in improved mental health and wellbeing.
- Conducted psychological assessments for adults and children to help address variety of clinical concerns and performed educational testing to inform courts of intelligence and personality assessment results.
- Mitigated injuries and de-escalated life-threatening events through effective crisis intervention and coordination of emergency services.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow, and restraints.
- Educated family members about psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals'' emotional well-being, fostering greater understanding among support systems.
- Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations, ensuring patient safety and stabilization.
Clinical Psychologist
Sadiq abbasi hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and play-therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Linked clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.
- Formulated comprehensive diagnosis and treatment plans to facilitate and optimize follow-up by social workers by conducting thorough clinical interviews.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Established successful outreach programs to build strong working relationships with family practices, health and wellness staff members and management personnel.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow, and restraints.
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Treated various anxiety disorders, using exposure therapies such as in vivo, imaginal and virtual reality exposure.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur, Pakistan 01.2019 - 01.2020
Mphil Applied Psychology
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur,Pakistan 02.2022 - 03.2024
Advanced Diploma of Clinical Psychology - Advance Diploma In Clinical Psychology
National University of Modern Languages
Islamabad,Pakistan 08.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Bahawalpur, Pakistan 03.2020 - 07.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office/Excel
- Communication Skills
- Individual/Group therapy
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Therapy and Counselling
- Suicide intervention
- Relaxation techniques
- Disorder Diagnosis
- Client Confidentiality
- Cognitive Behavioral
- Management
- Addiction/couple Counseling
- CBT/PMR/ANB
- Case management
- Mental health treatment
- Behavioral assessment
- Individual therapy
- Stress reduction techniques
- Mood disorder expertise
- Anger management
- Substance abuse counseling
- Time management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Child psychology
- Anxiety management
Timeline
Advanced Diploma of Clinical Psychology - Advance Diploma In Clinical Psychology
National University of Modern Languages
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Psychologist
Shahida Islam Medical Complex
03.2023 - 05.2023
Clinical Psychologist
Sadiq abbasi hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022
Mphil Applied Psychology
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
02.2022 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Applied Psychology
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
03.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Psychology
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
01.2019 - 01.2020
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