Lincy Benny B
Dubai,UAE
Summary
DOH Eligibility holding Clinical Psychologist with over 7 years experience (including intensive supervised clinical training) conducting over 6600 hours of sessions, with expertise in suicide risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention. Proficient in conducting cognitive and psychoeducational assessments, including IQ, SLD, and ADHD evaluations. Skilled in adult and child psychotherapy, perinatal mental health support, trauma-informed therapy, and evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT. Adept at psychiatric formulation, multidisciplinary team collaboration, clinical documentation, and report writing. Committed to ethical practice and delivering high-quality care to diverse populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Therapeute LLP and Grey Circle Pvt Ltd
, India
09.2020 - 12.2025
- Provided psychotherapy support for adults and adolescents dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma-related disorders, addiction, and relational challenges.
- Delivered trauma-informed care within inclusive and culturally responsive frameworks.
- Offered psychological support for women facing pregnancy-related anxiety and postpartum depression.
- Conducted assessments for suicide risk, safety planning, and crisis intervention.
- Participated in multidisciplinary case discussions and collaborated with psychiatrists to facilitate integrated treatment planning.
- Facilitated psychiatric formulation groups and reflective practice discussions.
- Contributed to online support group initiatives during COVID-19, including allyship and women’s mental health support groups.
- Formulated therapeutic interventions based on individual needs and goals, improving overall mental health status.
Clinical Psychologist
Mibo Health and Happiness Care Pvt Ltd
Kochi, India
07.2021 - 09.2024
- Delivered 3000+ individual psychotherapy sessions, predominantly with adults experiencing complex mental health conditions.
- Provided counselling for couples coping with infertility-related emotional distress.
- Conducted child and adolescent assessments including IQ testing, ADHD evaluations, SLD assessments and behavioral rating scales.
- Developed individualized treatment plans and monitored therapeutic progress.
- Educated family members about mental health conditions to foster supportive home environments.
- Delivered Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), elements of Compassion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) integrated within Trauma Informed and Person Centered framework.
- Worked in In-Patient settings, closely monitoring clients and coordinating with medical teams.
- Developed and delivered psychological therapies for common mental health disorders keeping national guidance and policy directives in mind.
- Administered standardized tests for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Used and promoted use of outcome measures and feedback tools within service.
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience
Bangalore, India
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Over 1250 hours of clinical practice, psychotherapy and assessments, serviced over 620 psychiatric patients.
- Adult psychiatry (9 months): In-patient and out-patient services, case formulations and management | CBT, DBT, IPSRT, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy.
- Behavioral and Family Medicine (6 months): CBT and BT interventions for mood disorders, anxiety disorder, OCD | Systems Therapies (Couples and Families).
- Neuropsychology (3 months): Neurorehabilitation for epilepsy, Stroke, TBI, Dementias | conducted Neurocognitive batteries, IQ assessments and other cognitive assessments.
- Child Psychiatry (3 months): Functional/Applied Behavior Analysis | Assessments for Neuro-developmental Disorders and Learning difficulties.
- Addiction Medicine (2 months): Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Addiction, Relapse Prevention Model.
- Participated in regular supervision meetings to discuss case progressions and seek advice on challenging situations.
- Assisted senior clinical psychologists with complex cases, improving professional skills and knowledge base.
- Carried out thorough patient assessments to support diagnosis and treatment.
- Completed required documentation and reports for compliance and treatment planning.
Education
MPhil - Clinical Psychology
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Bangalore 07.2018 - 06.2020
MSc - Clinical Psychology
Christ University
Bangalore 06.2015 - 05.2017
BSc - Psychology
PSG College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore 06.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment and safety planning
- Crisis intervention
- Cognitive and psychoeducational assessment
- Adult Psychotherapy
- Perinatal mental health
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Psychiatric formulation
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Ethical and evidence-based practice
- Clinical documentation and report writing
- Stress management strategies
- Bio-psychosocial assessments
- Psychiatric diagnostics
- Mental health assessments
Certification
- DOH Eligibility Holder - Clinical Psychologist, Abu Dhabi.
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) - Licensed Clinical Psychologist.
- Berlin Dissexuality Therapy (BEDIT) - Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine
- Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies – Trauma Research Foundation (under PESI) - Ongoing.
- Queer Affirmative Counselling Practices - Mariwala Health Initiative
LANGUAGES
English (written and spoken)
Fluent
Tamil (written and spoken)
Native
Malayalam (spoken).
Fluent
REFERENCES
Available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
Mibo Health and Happiness Care Pvt Ltd
07.2021 - 09.2024
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Therapeute LLP and Grey Circle Pvt Ltd
09.2020 - 12.2025
MPhil - Clinical Psychology
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
07.2018 - 06.2020
Trainee Clinical Psychologist
National Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience
07.2018 - 06.2020
MSc - Clinical Psychology
Christ University
06.2015 - 05.2017
BSc - Psychology
PSG College of Arts and Science
06.2012 - 05.2015