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ANOUSHKA AKHOURI

Clinical & Counseling Psychologist
Edinburgh,EDH

Summary

Empathetic, passionate, and detail-oriented psychologist, with broad and deep experience in elucidating clients' presenting concerns and devising interventions. Trained in using counseling techniques and theories to establish solid relationships and treatment plans for clients. Focused on driving effective outcomes in individual and group therapy. Supportive and collaborative team member, always keen to contribute to group to achieve goals. Experienced in working in high intensity settings. With a comprehensive skill set, training and certifications, eagerly seeking opportunities to utilize and enhance existing skills and providing ethical and effective mental health services.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Support Practitioner

CarrGomm
Edinburgh, EDH
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted psychological assessments and worked closely with individuals with brain injury, autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and dyslexia to understand and enhance cognitive abilities. Allotted over 10 clients to work with personally and carried out sessions and therapeutic activities regularly, overing vast number of psychological issues.
  • Certified in Epilepsy Training, Medication Administration and Personal Care.

Co-Founder and Senior Therapist

The Burrow Counseling
04.2020 - Current
  • Established and co-founded mental health platform during COVID-19 with motive of providing ethical and accessible mental health services via tele-counseling.
  • Gathered clientele of over 600+ in last 4 years addressing wide mental health issues such as self-identity, trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction and loneliness.
  • Acquired experience over a range of services such as personal, family and couple counseling.

Part-Time Support Practitioner

Supporting Positive Paths
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Conducted therapeutic group activities focusing on emerging adult groups aged 17-27 years with down syndrome, autism and dyslexia.

Education

Master of Science - M.Sc. Mental Health in Children And Young People

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
04.2001 -

Master of Science - M.Sc Counseling Psychology Honors

Christ University
India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc Psychology Honors

Christ University
India
04.2001 -

Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Organisational Traits

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Internships

  • Compassionate Clowns, India (October 2019 - March 2020)

Conducting counseling sessions for inmates at the Observational Home for Boys and medical clowning sessions at various hospitals.

  • St. Mary's Girls High School, India (June-September 2019)

Counseling intern conducting personal therapy sessions for students from 6th - 10th grade.

  • Sanjivini Society for Mental Health, India (April-May 2019)

Counseling intern and Program developer at Centre of Rehabilitation for Schizophrenia and individual counseling for caregivers and family members of schizophrenic clients.

  • CRY Foundation, India (June- September 2018)

Developing modules for wellbeing and mental health awareness for students (14-17 years of age) and creating modules around Sex Education for female students (13- 15yrs of age).

  • Medanta- The Medicity, India (April-May 2017)

Summer internship in the Mental Health Department of the hospital, conducting psychometric tests for children with behavioral issues, ADHD, conduct disorder and learning disabilities.

Timeline

Support Practitioner

CarrGomm
01.2024 - Current

Part-Time Support Practitioner

Supporting Positive Paths
04.2023 - 06.2023

Co-Founder and Senior Therapist

The Burrow Counseling
04.2020 - Current

Master of Science - M.Sc. Mental Health in Children And Young People

The University of Edinburgh
04.2001 -

Master of Science - M.Sc Counseling Psychology Honors

Christ University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - B.Sc Psychology Honors

Christ University
04.2001 -
ANOUSHKA AKHOURIClinical & Counseling Psychologist