Fatima Hanif

Clinical Psychologist (ADCP) with experience providing psychological assessment, individual counselling, psychoeducation, and evidence-based interventions across hospital and educational settings. Skilled in building therapeutic relationships with children, adolescents, and adults while supporting emotional wellbeing through person-centered, culturally sensitive care. Experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation, and individualized treatment planning, with a strong commitment to compassionate, ethical, and client-focused practice.

ABA Therapist - Learn-A-Licious STEM School - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2026-03 - 2026-06)

• Provided one-to-one behavioural and emotional support to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Global Developmental Delay, learning difficulties, and behavioural challenges.
• Collaborated with parents and teachers to promote positive behaviour, social communication, emotional regulation, and individualized intervention plans.

Clinical Psychology Intern - Armed Forces Institute of Mental Health (AFIMH), Military Hospital - Rawalpindi, Pakistan

(2025-10 - 2026-01)

Gained advanced-level clinical experience in major military psychiatric hospital setting serving acute emergency cases and severe mental illness. Worked under direct supervision of senior psychiatrists conducting psychiatric assessments, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based case formulation of complex presentations.

• Participated in multidisciplinary case discussions and psychological assessments while supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, addiction, and other mental health conditions.

Clinical Psychologist Intern - Quaid-E-Azam International Hospital - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2025-02 - 2025-05)

Provided psychological assessment and clinical interventions to international patient population, gaining cross-cultural mental health care competencies.

• Conducted psychological assessments and individual counselling sessions for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Delivered CBT-informed interventions and psychoeducation to support emotional wellbeing and coping skills.

Clinical Psychologist Intern - Combined Military Hospital (CMH) - Kharian Cantt., Pakistan

(2024-05 - 2024-09)

Gained foundational clinical experience in major military hospital emergency department and psychiatric ward managing acute crisis presentations, severe mental illness, trauma survivors, and emergency psychiatric cases. Worked under direct psychiatric supervision developing advanced assessment and intervention skills.

• Conducted psychological interviews, behavioural observations, and mental status examinations while providing compassionate support to individuals experiencing emotional and psychological distress.

Lecturer Psychology - AFNS College of Nursing, Combined Military Hospital - Kharian Cantt., Pakistan

(2024-05 - 2024-09)

Delivered psychology lectures to nursing students covering foundational and applied psychological concepts relevant to healthcare practice and patient care. Developed evidence-based lesson plans, interactive clinical case discussions, and comprehensive student assessments.

• Guided students in understanding psychological principles, mental health assessment, behavioral management, and therapeutic communication within healthcare contexts.
• Fostered critical thinking through clinical case discussions, scenario analysis, and application of theory to real-world nursing practice.

Advanced Diploma in Clinical Psychology (ADCP) - Clinical Psychology - National Institute of Psychology (NIP), Quaid-i-Azam University (2025-09 - 2026-07)

BS (Hons) - Psychology - Virtual University of Pakistan (2020-09 - 2024-09)