Dur E Shahwar

Empowering minds and transforming lives through compassionate understanding. A dedicated psychologist with a passion for helping individuals unlock their full potential and navigate life's challenges. Committed to creating a safe and nonjudgmental space, I specialize in providing evidence-based therapy, fostering resilience, and promoting emotional well-being.

Let's work together to embark on a journey of self-discovery, maintaining the highest ethical standards and confidentiality in all professional interactions. Passionate about promoting mental health and well-being, and helping clients achieve personal growth and recovery. Committed to upholding the principles of refugee protection and promoting the well-being of refugees.

Innovative and detail oriented I am proficient in Counseling, Community Development, Capacity Building, Program Management and Development. I have acquired these skills through working in social and private sector.

child protection/community mobalizer at SHARP (Society for Human Right and Prisoner's Aid) Peshawar, Pakistan (2024-02 – 2025-08)

A UNHCR funded Project

• Conduct outreach and engagement activities within refugee and asylum-seeking communities.
• Conduct child protection assessments to identify children at risk, including those unaccompanied, separated, or with specific vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement child protection interventions, including case management, referrals to appropriate services, and family reunification efforts.
• Excellent knowledge on the work & mandate of UNHCR and the Organization's priorities, guidelines, policies and approaches on asylum and forcefully displaced persons preferably in voluntary repatriation operation.
• Promote awareness among the communities and Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) around key child protection issues their monitoring and referral/case management processes.
• Monitor and document cases of child abuse, neglect, exploitation, and trafficking.
• Advocate for the rights of children with relevant authorities and service providers.
• Provide psychosocial support and capacity building for children and caregivers.
• Conduct awareness raising sessions on child protection issues within the refugee community.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders working on child protection.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of child protection programs for refugee and asylum-seeking children.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Participate in regular supervision and training opportunities.
• Stay informed about current trends and best practices in child protection in a humanitarian context.
• Participate in regular training and capacity-building opportunities
• Organize and facilitate community meetings, workshops, and awareness-raising sessions on various topics, including Refugee rights and entitlements, UNHCR and SHARP services, Health and hygiene practices, Child protection, Gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response.

psychologist/inclusive education at Khushal Bagh Public School Warsak Road Peshawar, Pakistan (2022-04 – 2023-11)

• Conducting comprehensive evaluations to identify individual needs specially refugee children's.
• Collaborating with teachers and parents to develop tailored IEPs.
• Conduct and update psychosocial assessments of beneficiaries regularly.
• Designing and implementing strategies to manage challenging behaviors.
• Recommending modifications to facilitate learning.
• Enhancing social interactions and relationships.
• Teaching coping strategies for managing emotions.
• Educating teachers on inclusive practices and strategies.
• Providing guidance and resources for parents.
• Implementing evidence-based practices.
• Working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support.
• Provide empathetic counseling in a safe, non-judgmental space for children to express feelings.
• Deliver education and support tailored to beneficiaries' needs, ensuring confidentiality of cases.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of client interactions

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST at LRH (Lady Reading Hospital) Peshawar, Pakistan (2022-05 – 2022-07)

• Conducting intake assessments, diagnostic interviews, and psychological testing under supervision.
• Collaborating with supervisors to develop treatment plans and goals.
• Conducting individual, group, or family therapy sessions under supervision.
• Managing caseloads, maintaining records, and communicating with healthcare teams.
• Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and consultations.
• Engaging in research projects, workshops, and seminars to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Receiving regular supervision and feedback from licensed psychologists.
• Maintaining accurate and timely records of sessions, assessments, and progress.
• Working with other healthcare professionals, schools, or community agencies.
• Participating in training, workshops, and conferences to enhance skills and knowledge.

PSYCHOLOGY LECTURER at FMSC (Frontier model school and college) Warsak road Peshawar, Pakistan (2021-11 – 2022-03)

• To leading discussions, and teaching psychology courses to undergraduate students.
• Designing and updating course curricula, syllabi, and teaching materials.
• Advising, guiding, and supporting students in their academic and professional development.
• Holding regular office hours for student consultations and questions.
• Participating in departmental, college-wide, or professional service activities.
• Staying current with advancements in psychology through ongoing education and training.
• Working with colleagues, departments, or community organizations on research or outreach projects.
• Encouraging student engagement, participation, and critical thinking in the learning process.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST at LRH Peshawar - Pakistan (2020-11 – 2021-01)

• Visit to Hospital for the collecting of case history during internship.
• To take case history and psychological assessment of patients.
• To maintain patients file and reporting to Head of the Department of Psychology UOP.

TEACHER –Science at Government Girls Primary School Sherpao Babagan – Charsadda (2016-10 – 2017-11)

• Taught General science to primary school students.

Post graduate diploma in clinical psychology – Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (2025-01 – 2026-12)

Bachelor of Science 4 year in Psychology – Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University - Peshawar (2017-01 – 2021-12)

F.Sc (HSSC) in Pre-Medicial – Islamia College - Peshawar (2014-01 – 2016-12)

Matriculation (SSC) in Science – Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sherpao – Charsadda (2012-01 – 2014-12)