KANWAL Akhlaque
Clinical Psychologist, NLP Practitioner, EMDR Practitioner
Karachi
Summary
Compassionate Clinical Psychologist committed to serving clients by listening to concerns and guidence in approaching behavioral, mental and emotional problems. Certified in Clinical Psychology, NLP and EMDR. Polished in interviewing individuals to identify psychological needs and providing accurate psychological testing and diagnosis. Well-versed in various psychological techniques, including cognitive behavioral, mindfulness-based and other therapies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Psychologist, Ph. D Fellow
Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi
01.2022 - Current
- Linked clients to other programs and institutes to enhance treatment processes.
- Scheduled, organized and delivered comprehensive presentations on effective treatment of depression, anxiety, anger and cognitive-behavioral skills to manage negative emotions.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
- Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Karachi Vocational Training Center/ DHA
Karachi
03.2018 - Current
- Being a clinical psychologist at KVTC
- Primary work: Evaluation and treatment, through: diagnosis, interviews, sessions
- Individual, family, group sessions
- SOP initiation and management
- Trainings (internal and external), lectures etc
- Ongoing and newly initiated project management.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Institute Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation-DOW (IPMR-DOW)
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collaborative assessment, case discussion and observations with Neuropsychologist and allied workers like Occupational therapists.
Clinical Psychologist Intern
Institute of Behavioral Psychology, Dr AQ Khan Centre
Karachi
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Shadowed experienced PSYCHIATRISTS to gain in-depth knowledge of treatment, diagnosis and assessment techniques.
- Assisted with documenting and evaluating behaviors of individuals with mental health diagnoses.
- Observed and analyzed in-patients with Substance Use Disorder.
Education
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
01.2022 - Current
M.Phil - undefined
Neuro-Linguistic Programming - Psychology
06.2019 - 06.2019
Mind And Life Management Course For Professionals -
01.2014 - 01.2015
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate -
05.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
01.2014 - 12.2015
Gold Medalalist
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Botany, Zoology
01.2012 - 12.2013
First Class
Intermediate - Pre-Medical
01.2010 - 12.2011
Matriculation - Pre-Medical
01.2009 - 12.2010
Skills
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Accomplishments
Guest Speaker-Webinar: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University.
What Good Corona Did to Us? May 2020.
Guest Speaker: Sindh Police FM 88.6, Parhao Sabaq Program
Awareness session, World Downs Syndrome Day May 2021.
Guest Speaker: Mohammad Ali Jinnah University
Autism Awareness Workshop, Jan 2022.
Guest Panelist: Pakistan Centre For Autism,
International Conference on Autism at University Of Karachi, April 2022.
Guest Co-Speaker: Regional Webinar-Employment and Training of Adults with Autism and I/DD. April 2022.
Guest Speaker: Jinnah University for Women, June 2022.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Workshop.
Timeline
University Of Faisalabad - Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate,
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Psychologist, Ph. D Fellow - Institute of Clinical Psychology, University of Karachi
01.2022 - Current
Institute of Clinical Psychology - Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
01.2022 - Current
American Board Of NLP - Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Psychology
06.2019 - 06.2019
Senior Clinical Psychologist - Karachi Vocational Training Center/ DHA
03.2018 - Current
Clinical Psychology Intern - Institute Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation-DOW (IPMR-DOW)
07.2017 - 08.2017
Clinical Psychologist Intern - Institute of Behavioral Psychology, Dr AQ Khan Centre
06.2017 - 07.2017
University Of Karachi - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
01.2014 - 12.2015
Alive International, Kuala Lumpur - Mind And Life Management Course For Professionals,
01.2014 - 01.2015
University Of Sindh - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Botany, Zoology
01.2012 - 12.2013
Superior College Of Science - Intermediate, Pre-Medical
01.2010 - 12.2011
Chasten Public High School - Matriculation, Pre-Medical
01.2009 - 12.2010
Institute of Clinical Psychology, UOK - M.Phil,
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