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Momina Rizwan

Momina Rizwan

Wellness Counselor
Karachi, Sindh

Summary

Compassionate and supportive professional with a strong desire to learn and excel in a wellness setting. Well-versed in mental health concepts and techniques, including mindfulness and stress reduction, enabling me to make a meaningful difference. Skilled in communication and active listening, ready to apply and develop these abilities in this position.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Therapist

Saaya.
01.2024 - Current

Working with the employees at Engro Company

Wellness Counselor

Veritas Learning Circle
08.2023 - Current
  • School counselor for teens and young children
  • Conducted workshops for students
  • Facilitated group sessions for students
  • Delivered high-quality training sessions for staff, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
  • Organized and hosted events with the school( Karachi wellness festival, SNAPFEST)

Humanistic Integrative Counselor

Safe Square Clinic
10.2018 - Current
  • Completed 1000+ supervised clinical hours
  • Private practice at Safe Square Clinic, working with teenagers and adults across diverse issues
  • Working with eating disorders, self regulation, depression, family issues, trauma, abuse, boundary issues, relationship issues, grief & loss, peer pressure, puberty, anxiety & stress
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
  • Conducted mental health awareness workshop at TRG
    Participated in Webinar on self care & resilience in uncertain times by CAS
    UNICEF Project with TRIBUS Partners( provided online triage counseling sessions to COVID 19 patients)

Resource & Home Room Facilitator

Veritas Learning Circle
09.2018 - 01.2023
  • Working with Neuro divergent children
  • Working as a home room facilitator
  • Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
  • Participating in numerous trainings( learning styles, neurodiversity, transitions, bullying etc)
  • Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.

Education

Advance Diploma - Humanistic Integrative in counselling

CPPD
UK
01.2020 - 12.2020

Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling

CPPD
UK
01.2019 - 12.2019

Certificate Course - Humanistic Integrative counselling

CPPD
UK
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SZABIST
Karachi, SD
01.2013 - 01.2017

A’ levels - Economics,Psychology,Sociology & Accounts

Nixor College
01.2011 - 01.2013

O’Levels - Economics,Accounts,Sociology,Business Studies & Computer Studies

Beaconhouse School System
01.1999 - 01.2011

Skills

Mindfulness techniques

Self-care strategies

Relationship building

Anger management

Interpersonal skills

Grief counseling

Continuous improvement

Boundary setting

Stress management techniques

Personalized coaching

Problem-solving abilities

Decision-making

Certifications

  • 2 day experiential workshop on codependency, Aun Ali
  • Mindful Self Compassion Workshop, Maheen Mohammad
  • Early childhood workshop, Growing minds: Support mechanisms, Notre Dame Institute of Education
  • Workshop on Secure Attachment, CIC by Romeck Van Zeijl
  • 20 hours Play therapy Training, Anum Malik, 2023
  • EMDR certified practitioner, 2023
  • Nourish: Understanding your relationship with food, 32 hours, Samia
  • 18 hours Family play therapy training, Anum Malik, 2024
  • Participated in Group Analysis Pakistan Introductory block, 2024
  • Certified clinical Trauma specialist individual, ongoing, 2025
  • NLP Practitioner certification, ongoing, 2025
  • Intensive Internal Family system (IFS) Therapy Training, ongoing, 2025

Extra-Curricular Activities

  • Volunteer work at Alamgir Welfare Trust
  • Hosted a musical event to raise funds for Goth Jafar
  • Part of Social Sciences Society at SZABIST, helped in hosting events Organized a book drive at SZABIST for children's library in GothJafar
  • Volunteered at the Overnight Orientation in AS for 28 hours continuously
  • Volunteered for Weldon Moms at the Annual Chocolate Festival (Karachi)
  • Volunteered at the House of Dreams Carnival
  • Part of the student council during O levels

Personal Information

Hobbies: Counseling, Reading, Travelling, Recycling, Yoga & Barre, Keen interest in human rights issues relating to children, women, poverty etc

Other

  • Volunteered at Dar ul Sukoon (Home for physically & mentally challenged individuals)
  • Took part in Career Counseling Seminar

Timeline

Therapist

Saaya.
01.2024 - Current

Wellness Counselor

Veritas Learning Circle
08.2023 - Current

Advance Diploma - Humanistic Integrative in counselling

CPPD
01.2020 - 12.2020

Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling

CPPD
01.2019 - 12.2019

Humanistic Integrative Counselor

Safe Square Clinic
10.2018 - Current

Resource & Home Room Facilitator

Veritas Learning Circle
09.2018 - 01.2023

Certificate Course - Humanistic Integrative counselling

CPPD
01.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

SZABIST
01.2013 - 01.2017

A’ levels - Economics,Psychology,Sociology & Accounts

Nixor College
01.2011 - 01.2013

O’Levels - Economics,Accounts,Sociology,Business Studies & Computer Studies

Beaconhouse School System
01.1999 - 01.2011
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