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Shahrukh Shahbaz Malik

Psychotherapist
Karachi, Sindh

Summary

A deeply compassionate psychotherapist with years of clinical experience with individuals with social, emotional and behavioral conflicts, and committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics and has extensive experience providing psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults. Expertise in Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, relational issues, sexual assault and other trauma-related disorders. Aims is to work towards a client's well-being and providing a space where one feels enough to achieve self-actualization and a deeper awareness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Psychotherapist

Self-employed
02.2018 - Current
  • Over 2000 client hours to date.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression for clients by implementing cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Introduced meditation, guided imagery and breathing techniques to patients.
  • Maintained detailed clinical records and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and adherence to ethical requirements.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.

Columnist

Mashion
10.2018 - 08.2023
  • Used expertise in the field of psychotherapy to address issues pertaining to mental health in Pakistan.
  • Written over 150 articles to date.
  • Expanded coverage of underrepresented topics, bringing attention to key issues facing marginalized groups within society.
  • Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.

College Counselor

Cedar College
11.2017 - 04.2019
  • Guided over 200 students per year with their college application process.
  • Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose.
  • Provided resources and guidance on gap year planning for students considering alternative paths before pursuing higher education.
  • Created a supportive environment for students to discuss personal challenges, such as family issues or mental health concerns, that may impact their academic performance or college readiness.
  • Implemented individualized college planning sessions to address unique needs of each student and set achievable goals for their future.
  • Evaluated transcripts and standardized test scores to recommend appropriate course placements and accommodations for incoming students.

Education

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling

CPPD - Counselling School
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
10.2018 - 08.2019

Postgraduate Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling

CPPD - Counselling School
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
10.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
09.2012 - 06.2016

Skills

    Case Documentation

    Developing relationships

    Anxiety Management

    Empathy Development

    Behavior Modification

    Psychoeducation Delivery

    Building rapport

    Grief counseling

    Confidential records

    Active Listening

    Effective Communication

    Psychosocial assessment

Timeline

Columnist

Mashion
10.2018 - 08.2023

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling

CPPD - Counselling School
10.2018 - 08.2019

Psychotherapist

Self-employed
02.2018 - Current

College Counselor

Cedar College
11.2017 - 04.2019

Postgraduate Diploma - Humanistic Integrative Counselling

CPPD - Counselling School
10.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Toronto
09.2012 - 06.2016

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