Hajira Akram
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Dedicated clinical psychologist with expertise in consultations and counselling, behavioural modification, and crisis intervention. Proficient in conducting psychological assessments and testing to support mental health wellness. Committed to advancing clinical psychology practices and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2022
2022
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Remote Psychotherapist
Freelancer
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2025.09 - Current
- Addressed issues of grief and loss through supportive counselling techniques.
- Applied therapeutic interventions for stress management.
- Enhanced self-awareness with psychoanalytic techniques.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines whilst maintaining high standards of practice in psychotherapy.
Behavior therapist
Federal Government Public School (Boys) Rawalpindi
2024.07 - 2025.04
- Analyze client behavior, identify areas of concern, and assess progress.
- Successfully utilized ABA principles to teach social skill to children with developmental delays, leading to increase participations in social interaction.
Conducted Remote/Online therapy Sessions
2023.11 - 2024.06
- Provided online therapy to children (ages 5-12) for anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, and family-related stress.
Student Counsellor / Psychology Teacher
Federal Government Public School (Boys)
Rawalpindi / Islamabad
2022.10 - 2023.10
- Worked with students /children/patients living with mental and developmental delays and employed successful strategies aimed at addressing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Clinical Psychologist Internee
Wapda hospital Rawalpindi
Rawalpindi
2022.03 - 2022.09
- Provided high-quality specialist psychology service and upheld best, evidence-based practice and trust care pathways for optimal client outcomes.
- Worked with wide variety of client groups in primary care, community and acute care settings.
- Supported design and implementation of innovations in psychological care of patients suffering from complex mental health issues.
School Psychologist Internee
Federal Government Public School (Boys)
Rawalpindi
2021.08 - 2022.02
- Partnered with school administrators, teachers and parents or guardians to provide students with appropriate and adequate counselling support in school.
- Assisted students with career and future-education planning.
- Utilized formal and established testing protocols to evaluate educational, emotional and behavioral needs of students.
- Consulted with teachers and parents to gain in-depth understanding of students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Riphah International University
IslamabadSkills
- Consultations and counseling
- Behavioral modification
- Crisis intervention
- Psychological assessments and testing
- Clinical psychology
- Mental health wellness
- Experience in mindfulness-based cbt
Certification
- RISE Award 2019 (Excellence Award)
- RISE Award 2020 (Talent Award)
- Talent Expo 2022 (Talent Award)
- International behaviour therapist (IBT) Trained: Shifa International Hospital
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
English Proficiency Certificate
Urdu - Native
Hindi - Fluent
Timeline
Remote Psychotherapist
Freelancer
2025.09 - Current
Behavior therapist
Federal Government Public School (Boys) Rawalpindi
2024.07 - 2025.04
Conducted Remote/Online therapy Sessions
2023.11 - 2024.06
Student Counsellor / Psychology Teacher
Federal Government Public School (Boys)
2022.10 - 2023.10
Clinical Psychologist Internee
Wapda hospital Rawalpindi
2022.03 - 2022.09
School Psychologist Internee
Federal Government Public School (Boys)
2021.08 - 2022.02
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Riphah International University