Khunsa Firdous

Dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer with over 5 years of combined experience in mental health counseling, academic instruction, and psychological research. Proven expertise in behavioral assessment, child and adult therapy, and delivering engaging university-level psychology courses. Combines strong clinical acumen with a passion for education to foster mental well-being and academic growth.

Lecturer of Psychology at University of Sahiwal (2024-09 – 2025-06)

• Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum for undergraduate psychology courses.
• Mentored students on academic projects and career pathways in mental health fields.
• Participated in departmental committees to enhance teaching methodologies and program development.

Lecturer of Psychology at University of Okara (2021-04 – 2022-09)

• Taught core psychology modules, focusing on applied and clinical concepts.
• Supervised student research initiatives and practical assessments.
• Contributed to the development of new learning materials and evaluation tools.

Research Associate at Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab (2020-06 – 2021-02)

• Supported ongoing academic research in behavioral and clinical psychology.
• Collected, processed, and analyzed qualitative and quantitative data.
• Co-authored research reports and assisted in literature review for publications.

Adult Psychologist (Internee) at Lahore Psychiatric Hospital (2018 – 2019)

• Conducted intake assessments and supported therapeutic sessions for adult patients.
• Assisted in developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans.

Child Psychologist (Internee) at Govt Shadab Institute of Special Child (2017 – 2018)

• Provided behavioral and developmental assessments for children with special needs.
• Assisted in implementing occupational and developmental therapy activities.

MS in Clinical Psychology – Riphah International University (2017 – 2019)

M.Sc. in Applied Psychology – Bahauddin Zakariya University (2014 – 2016)

Bachelor of Arts – University of the Punjab (2012 – 2014)