Iraj Saleem Sheikh
Nottingham,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated psychology student with strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and child development. Experienced in clinical assessments and treatment planning. Passionate about fostering emotional well-being in children and advocating for mental health support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Content Head & Social Media Manager
Hassan Ejaz (CEO, Software Company-DESIGNSO)
Karachi
2023.01 - 2025.09
- Strategic Planning
- Defining content vision and strategy aligning with business goals.
- Identify targeted audiences and their content needs
- Develop content calendars and roadmap accordingly.
- Content Creation
- Oversee content development across channels (Facebook, Instagram and Linked in)
- Ensure quality, consistency and brand tone.
- Collaborate with writers, designers and videographers.
- Manage content publishing schedules.
- Innovation and Trend-setting
- Following industry trends and best practices.
- Experiment with new content formats and channels
- Ensure content compliance with laws and regulation.
- Email: contact@designso.info
Internee Clinical Psychology
Dr AQ Khan Center, IBS DUHS
Karachi
2023.10 - 2023.10
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct initial assessments and history sessions.
- Administer and score Psychological tests (HFD,TAT,ROR,SPM and MBTI)
- Develop and implement treatment plans under supervision.
- Professional Development
- Received supervision from licensed psychologist.
- Develop professional identity adhering to APA ethical codes.
- Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
- Build cultural competence and diversity awareness.
- Engage in self-reflection and self-care practices.
- Field of study; Therapy and rehabilitation | Number of credits: 144 Hours
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
Education
Master's of Public Health - Global Health, Medicine
University of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom 2025.09 - Select/2026
M.Sc. (Hons.) - Clinical Psychology
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan 2024.03 - 2025.03
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Psychology
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan 2021.03 - 2024.03
Skills
- Psychological Testing and Assessment
- Competence in clinical supervision
- Patient confidentiality respect
- Bio-Psychosocial assessments
- Child psychology expertise
- Mental illness literacy
- Disability support provision
- Sensitive communication
- Child assessment
- Autism spectrum disorder knowledge
- Strategic planning
- Calm under pressure
- Communication skills
- Fund raising techniques
Language Skills
Mother tongue(s): Urdu | Panjabi; Punjabi
English: C1 Listening, C1 Reading, C1 Spoken production, C1 Spoken interaction, C1 Writing
Research Skills
Research Work & Experience, Principal Investigator, The Birth Order Puzzle: Understanding the Impact of Sibling Position on Personality Traits, University of Karachi | 2024–2025, Designed and executed a correlational study exploring how sibling hierarchy influences emotional regulation and personality development., Applied both quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess individual differences, contributing to the local understanding of family dynamics in developmental psychology., Findings presented as part of departmental research colloquia, emphasising the implications for child and adolescent mental health support systems., Principal Investigator, Ice An Alarm: A Case Study on Behavioural Impulse and Substance Use, University of Karachi | 2023–2024, Conducted a qualitative case study exploring behavioural triggers behind substance use and its psychological impact., Developed data collection protocols and ensured ethical compliance according to APA standards., Findings informed mental health awareness sessions on addiction and coping strategies.
Honours and Awards
Award Distinctions | University of Karachi | 2025-03-10, Gold Medalist, Distinctions awarded in 30/38 Courses during B.Sc. (Hons.) Psychology.
Certification
NIHR Research Delivery Network: Informed Consent With Different Communities.
NIHR Research Delivery Network: Remote Consent
NIHR Research Delivery Network: Research practice in Health, Care and Community Setting
EDI training & development- University of Nottingham
Timeline
Master's of Public Health - Global Health, Medicine
University of Nottingham
2025.09 - Select/2026
M.Sc. (Hons.) - Clinical Psychology
University of Karachi
2024.03 - 2025.03
Internee Clinical Psychology
Dr AQ Khan Center, IBS DUHS
2023.10 - 2023.10
Content Head & Social Media Manager
Hassan Ejaz (CEO, Software Company-DESIGNSO)
2023.01 - 2025.09
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Psychology
University of Karachi
2021.03 - 2024.03