Hira Sajjad
Clinical Psychologist
Karachi, Sindh
Summary
Talented Clinical Neuropsychologist with record of success in addressing needs of children with developmental disorders and counseling adults regarding anxiety and stress management. Skilled in diagnostic testing and assessment, treatment planning and habilitation. Focused on helping patients manage conditions for optimal functioning.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Liaquat National Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations of each patient as basis for advanced treatment planning.
- Conducted interviews with family members and other knowledgeable persons to learn patient history and symptoms.
- Helped patients dealing with Anxiety, Stress and Cognitive issues.
- Administered tests and questionnaires concerning psychological aspects of mood, behavior and personality.
- Provided counseling services to college students facing a variety of challenges, including academic stress, relationship issues, career concerns, and mental health difficulties.
- Educated clients about their diagnosis, prognosis, and available treatments options through one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Performed psychometric testing to monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on observed results.
- Conducted individual and group therapy, behavioral interventions and intervention with families as part of interdisciplinary team treatment approach.
- Assessed attention, memory and reasoning cognitive functions.
- Completed comprehensive assessments relevant to patient's presenting concerns and treatment goals.
Art Therapy Intern
Able Healthcare
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Observed patients during sessions to assess progress and track data.
- Visited schools for children with developmental challenges to provide individual and group therapy.
- Handled 30 individual children with Autism and created detailed art therapy plans.
Research Assistant Intern
Abbott
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Selected research tools and methods to access and analyze required data.
- Collaborated with researchers to design and execute experiments.
- Coded data in preparation for computer entry.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
- Compiled data in reports and other documents using Microsoft Excel and Word.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology (in Progress)
University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
M.Phil - Psychology
Univeristy of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Mass Communication, English Literature
DA Degree College For Women
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 04.2001 -
Skills
Behavioral Therapy with Children with Autism
Active Listening
Pediatric neuropsychology
Documentation And Reporting
Counseling and therapy
Attention deficit disorders
Neuropsychological Research
Psychometric Testing
Certification
Practitioner of Art as Therapy
Timeline
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Liaquat National Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Art Therapy Intern
Able Healthcare
02.2018 - 04.2018
Practitioner of Art as Therapy
05-2016
Research Assistant Intern
Abbott
12.2015 - 02.2016
Ph.D. - Psychology (in Progress)
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
M.Phil - Psychology
Univeristy of Karachi
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
University of Karachi
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Mass Communication, English Literature
DA Degree College For Women
04.2001 -