Faculty Profile

ellma.rafiq@numl.edu.pk

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Bahria University (IPP), Karachi (2022)

MS in Clinical Psychology

Bahria University (IPP), Karachi (2020)

BS in Professional Psychology

Certifications

American Psychological Association (APA)
Psychological First-Aid from John Hopkins University
Autism Spectrum Disorder from UC Davis
NLP and Hypnotherapy from Pakistan Institute of Mind Sciences (PIMS)
Psychiatry Course from Aga Khan University Hospital
Counseling Course from BUMDC
Islamic Integrated Therapy
Sexual Abuse and Trauma Survivors Certification at IPP SKILLS

Accomplishments

Attended Faculty Development Program 2023
Held a training session on 'Motivation at Workplace' at 'Faisal House' with the management of Bank.
Headed a workshop on "Play Therapy" with students of Bachelors program at Bahria University, Karachi Campus.
Carried out a 'Stress Management' Workshop with Sindh Police.
Conducted 'Fit Mind and Fit Body' with Fitness Athletes.
Been on National Television for speaking on various topics such as 'Parental Conflict', 'Psychology of being Successful', 'Impact of Social Media on Mental Health', 'Lack of Empathy in our current Society' and 'Seeking Advice: Good or Bad?"

Lecturer, Psychology National University of Modern Languages | Karachi

February 2023 - Present

Provided guidance to students on course selection, career planning. and other educational matters.
Conducted research and wrote scholarly articles for publication in academic journals.
Established "Wellness Centre" at NUML for students, faculty staff and community.
Carried out 'Poster Competition' on World Mental Health Awarenesses Camp.
Gave students one on one sessions on "Personal Grooming.
Supervised the "Green Week' at NUML University.

Psych Bubble Wellness Clinic (Private Setup)

Started April 2024

Work at my private setup of clinic by the name of "Psych Bubble" as an Associate Clinical Psychologist where I conduct psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples and families to assess mental health issues and develop treatment plans to address problems such as depression, anxiety and relationship issues.  Attended continuing international education conferences and skills workshops to stay up-todate on best practices in clinical psychology.  Conducted Seminars as part of project work highlighting the theme of "Mindfulness' and 'A Journey Towards Sound Mind

Charter for Compassion Pakistan - Ruhbaru

2020-2021

Worked as a Counsellor for an NGO 'Ruhbaru' by CFC providing Teletherapy to patients
having lesser affordability.

Umeed-E-Nau Clinic

2020-2022

Offered duties as an Associate Psychologist at UmeedeNau working with clients of different age groups

Kazim Trust

2021-2022

Worked as an Assistant Psychologist at Kazim Trust gained experience of kids with ADHD, Autism and Learning Difficulties

Published an article on "BALANCING ACT: NAVIGATING MEDIA MULTITASKTING EFFECTS ON MENTAL FATIGUE AND WELLBEING IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS" in the Journal of Social Sciences GCFU.
Article on INVESTIGATING THE LEVEL OF RESILIENCE & IT’S IMPACT ON
PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG ADULTS in International Journal of Social Sciences

Traveling and Exploration
Health and Fitness
Volunteer Work of Teaching at Underprivileged schools and Interaction with Challenged Communities
Creative Pursuits such as Interior Designing and DIYs

Education