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
7
7
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
- Play therapy sessions with children grade 2-5
- 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
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 houra Indirect play therapy training, Anum Malik, 2022
- 20 hours Play therapy Training, Anum Malik, 2023
- 15 hours integrative 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, , 2025
- Accredited. Sand play training by. Nataly Valyraki, 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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