Laila Kulsoom

Proactive and organized psychology graduate with hands-on experience in clinical observation, behavior therapy, research data collection, and project coordination. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, ethical research practices, psychological assessment, and APA-format reporting. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional course projects, manage timelines, and bridge research with practical application.

Behavior Therapy Intern – Neurodiverse Population at Autism Shelter (2026-06 – 2026-08)

• Supported behavior therapy sessions and intervention planning for neurodiverse individuals, ensuring structured and ethical delivery of care.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to monitor progress and maintain consistent project timelines.

Vocational Training Intern at Vocational Training for Intellectually Challenged (2026-08 – 2026-08)

• Assisted in coordination and delivery of vocational skill-building activities, supporting participant engagement and program flow.

Clinical Observer – Department of Psychiatry at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) (2025-12 – 2025-12)

• Observed clinical psychiatric assessments and patient interactions in a high-volume hospital setting, strengthening understanding of mental health service delivery.
• Documented observations and contributed to team discussions on case management and ethical considerations.

Clinical Psychology Intern at Dow University of Health Sciences – Institute of Behavioral Sciences (IBS) (2025-08 – 2025-08)

• Gained practical exposure to clinical psychology workflows, assessment tools, and interdisciplinary collaboration in behavioral sciences.
• Supported day-to-day clinical operations and maintained organized records in line with institutional protocols.

Student Researcher at Department of Psychology, University of Karachi

• Conducted data collection via surveys and interviews across 7+ course-based research projects covering Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), personality traits, friendships, and frustration.
• Managed ethical participant recruitment, informed consent, and data handling; authored APA-format research reports to support departmental coursework and research quality standards.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills in coordinating multi-project timelines and ensuring accurate, timely deliverables.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology – University of Karachi (2024-01 – 2025-12)