Naja Nazrin

Consultant Psychologist with strong academic background and diverse clinical exposure in child development, behaviour therapy, clinical psychology and addiction rehabilitation. Experienced in working with children with developmental and behavioral needs, including ID, ADHD, and SLD, as well as individuals with mood, anxiety, marital, and family related problems. Skilled in psychological assessment, case documentation, individualized intervention planning, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Academically, receiving Best Outgoing Student Award in MSc Psychology and Qualifed UGC NET ( PhD eligibility). I have a published research paper in the feld of Positive Psychology. My areas of interest include Positive Psychology, Expressive Arts Therapy, child psychology, mental well-being.

Behavior Therapist Intern - Speech It, Child Development Centre - Kochi, Kerala

(2026-07)

• Assisted in behavior therapy sessions for children with developmental and behavioral needs.
• Documented observations and monitored client progress.
• Supported the implementation of individualized intervention plans under supervision
• Collaborated with speech therapist, occupational therapist as part of multidisciplinary team

Clinical Psychology Intern - Govt Mental health Centre - Thrissur, India

(2024-11 - 2024-12)

• Gained experience in clinical feld such as exposure to various clinical disorders, case taking, psychological assessments, rehabilitation assessment, ward visits, and follow-ups.
• Worked with a diverse range of cases, including mood and anxiety disorders, and actively assisted in managing child cases such as Intellectual Disability (ID), Attention Defcit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Specifc Learning Disorders (SLD).
• Developed practical skills in clinical observation, diagnosis, and therapeutic communication.

Psychology Internship - Santhwana institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Ernakulam

(2022-08 - 2024-10)

• Gained experience in counseling such as collecting client details, presenting problems background information, mental status etc which had helped me get an exposure in dealing with martial problems,teenage problems, family problems and learning disabilities.

Field Work Internship - Navadarsanagram, Deaddiction Centre - Idukki, India

(2022-05 - 2022-05)

• Focused on addiction rehabilitation and counselling. Responsibilities included conducting intake assessments, facilitating individual and group counselling sessions, and contributing to the development of treatment plans.
• Actively engaged in community outreach programs, maintained confdential client records, and participated in regular supervision sessions to refne counselling skills

Internship in psychosocial management and therapeutic counselling - Trust centre for mindful living - Kochi, India

(2022-05 - 2022-05)

• Receiving comprehensive training and hands-on experience.
• Assisted in individual and group therapy sessions, conducted intake assessments, and supported case management under supervision.
• Developed core counselling skills such as active listening, empathy, and rapportbuilding, while maintaining ethical standards and professional documentation.

Masters of Science - Psychology - MES College Marampally, Aluva - Mahatma Gandhi University (2023 - 2025)

Bachelors of Science - Psychology - KMM College of Arts and Science, Thrikkakara - Mahatma Gandhi University (2020 - 2023)