Mabel Uchechi Okereke

Compassionate clinical psychologist dedicated to providing evidence-based and client-centered therapeutic interventions and psychological assessment to individuals facing mental health challenges.

Clinical internship at MEDICAL CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA (2026 – Present)

• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and clinical interviews
• Counseling families who are overwhelmed caring for a chronically ill relative
• Managing depression and anxiety that commonly accompany chronic illness
• Helping patients cope with the emotional shock of a new diagnosis

Clinical internship at NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, ARO (2025 – 2025)

3 months clinical internship (As part of the requirements for awarding M.Sc certificate)

• Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and clinical interviews
• Administering, scoring, and interpreting psychological tests (MMP-2, ISB, DAP, R-SPM)
• Writing integrated assessment reports
• Performing mental status examinations

Clinical internship at NIGERIA CORRECTIONAL SERVICE, NSUKKA CUSTODIAL CENTRE (2025 – 2025)

2 months clinical internship (As part of the requirements for awarding M.Sc certificate)

• Provided psychological assessments for mental illness and substance abuse issues
• Conducted psychological interviews and therapy sessions

Clinical internship at UNIVERSITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, UNN (2024 – 2024)

2 months clinical internship (As part of the requirements for awarding M.Sc certificate)

• Delivered mental health services to secondary school students experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family conflicts, and academic pressure through individual and group counseling sessions
• Conducted psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for secondary school students, focusing on adolescent mental health, career guidance, and coping skills development
• Provided counseling services to secondary school students while collaborating with school counselors, teachers, and parents to address behavioral issues, emotional difficulties, and academic challenges

Clinical internship at UNIVERSITY PRIMARY SCHOOL (UPS), UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA (2024 – 2024)

2 months Clinical internship (As part of the requirements for awarding M.Sc certificate)

• Identified developmental disorders in children like ADHD, learning disabilities and collaborated with teachers and caregivers for a comprehensive support plan
• Provided psychological support and counseling to children experiencing behavioral, emotional, and academic difficulties through individual and group therapy sessions

NYSC at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu (2021 – 2022)

• Learned basic initial client interview and active listening techniques
• Participated in post-session clinical discussions and case consultations with licensed consultants
• Observing therapy sessions and therapeutic interventions
• Learned psychological assessment and psychological interviews

Clinical Practicum Experience at Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA) (2018 – 2018)

B.Sc, EBSU

• Completed clinical practicum at FETHA, observed psychiatric interviews with professional psychiatrists
• Learned professional ethics, confidentiality practices, and therapeutic rapport-building techniques

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology – University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2023 – 2025)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Ebonyi State University (2015 – 2019)

Senior School Certificate Examination – Federal Government Girls College, Ezzamgbo (2009 – 2013)

First School Leaving Certificate – Presbyterian Montessori primary school, Abakaliki (1999 – 2000)