Vinella Mbanusi

A mental health advocate ardent in working with individuals with mental health issues and promoting overall mental wellness. She intends to utilize her set skills and abilities to effectively and efficiently promote growth of the organization. On occasions, she has contributed to accountability, excellence, equity and fairness in mental health related initiatives and movement.

She has harnessed her passion, experience and knowledge in promote over all mental health through prevention, intervention and advocacy. She holds degrees in Psychology, and guidance and Counselling and intends to bring in the knowledge and experience in the frontline of the organizational goals.

Clinic Coordinator at The Unforsaken House of Hephzibah (UHOH) Wellness Hospital (2022-02 – Present)

• Coordinate the day to day clinical and administrative operations of the hospital to ensure efficient delivery of mental health services.
• Manage client intake, scheduling, referrals, admissions, and follow up processes to facilitate continuity of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, including psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, to support treatment planning and service delivery.
• Provide psychoeducation and mental health support to clients and their families, promoting treatment adherence and psychological wellbeing.
• Facilitate mental health awareness programs, psychoeducational workshops, and wellness talks on topics such as stress management, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain confidential patient records and oversee clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
• Coordinate community outreach and mental health promotion initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and access to psychological support services.
• Support quality improvement initiatives through service monitoring, reporting, and the implementation of operational procedures.

Psychologist at The Unforsaken House of Hephzibah (UHOH) Wellness Hospital (2020-02 – Present)

• Provided confidential one on one psychological support through evidence-based interventions for individuals experiencing stress, burnout, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, and workplace related concerns.
• Conducted psychological assessments including MMPI, WISC, WAIS, screening test, risk evaluations, and case formulations, producing confidential clinical reports.
• Applied evidence based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support client wellbeing and goal attainment.
• Maintained accurate clinical documentation and case records in accordance with ethical, legal, and data protection standards.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care, appropriate referrals, and effective case management.
• Co facilitated resilience building, psychoeducational, and workplace wellbeing programs for diverse populations.
• Participated in clinical supervision, case consultations, and continuous professional development activities to maintain best practice standards.
• Contributed to mental health promotion, outreach, and awareness initiatives across both virtual and in person settings.

Clinical Psychologist Intern at Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Yaba, Lagos State (2025-10 – 2026-05)

• Conducted psychological assessments, clinical interviews, and mental status examinations under supervision.
• Assisted in case formulation, treatment planning, and the delivery of evidence based psychological interventions for clients presenting with a range of mental health concerns.
• Provided psychoeducation and psychological support to patients and their caregivers to promote coping, treatment adherence, and emotional wellbeing.
• Administered, scored, and interpreted psychometric assessments and contributed to clinical report writing and documentation.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings (ward rounds), case conferences, and treatment reviews to support comprehensive patient care.
• Anchored and facilitated mental health talks, psychoeducational sessions, and awareness programs on psychological wellbeing and other related topics.
• Maintained accurate clinical records and upheld professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards in psychological practice.

Psychologist Intern at Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba (FNPHY) (2016-08 – 2016-11)

• Participated in examining and assessing psychiatric clients
• Facilitated and supported the administration of psychological tests to clients
• Observed and carried out group and individual counselling with the clients
• Prepared psychological reports
• Participated in ward rounds
• Participated in psychotherapy sessions with clients

Masters in Clinical Psychology – University of Lagos (2026)

Bachelor of Education in Guidance and Counselling – Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2017)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2015)