Mukashifa Shireen

To leverage my knowledge, skills, and dedication in a dynamic and professional environment, contributing to the success of the organization while continuing to grow personally and professionally.

Intern - Armed Forces Institute of Mental Health (AFIMH) - Rawalpindi

(2026-04)

• Conducting clinical interviews, psychosocial history taking, and Mental Status Examinations (MSE).
• Performing psychological assessments and psychometric testing under clinical supervision.
• Administering and interpreting standardized assessment tools, including BDI, BAI, DASS-21, MMPI, NEO PI-R, BGT, TAT, HTP, RISB, PANSS, Y-BOCS, PCL-5, SPM, DES-II, YMRS, and other psychometric measures.
• Preparing case formulations, psychological reports, individualized management plans, and session plans.
• Providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions and conducting follow-up sessions for clients presenting with a range of psychological concerns.
• Assisting in the psychological evaluation of patients admitted to the Psychiatric ICU, Officers' Ward, and Drug Rehabilitation Ward.
• Participating in the psychological assessment of military candidates and preparing objective assessment reports in accordance with standardized institutional protocols.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care.

Intern - Quaid e Azam International Hospital - Rawalpindi

(2023-07 - 2023-08)

• Conducted psychosocial history taking, case documentation, and psychological report writing.
• Built therapeutic rapport with clients presenting with a range of psychological disorders.
• Gained practical exposure to the assessment and management of neurotic and psychotic disorders using DSM-5 TR diagnostic guidelines.
• Observed and assisted in evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Behavioral Activation, Mindfulness, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Assisted in the administration of psychological screening test batteries and participated in multidisciplinary case discussions.

Intern - Fatima Hope and Psychological Centre - Rawalpindi

(2023-07 - 2023-08)

• Conducted clinical interviews and obtained comprehensive psychosocial case histories.
• Assisted in psychological assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning under the supervision of a Clinical Psychologist.
• Applied evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions while maintaining ethical and professional standards of clinical practice.
• Developed effective therapeutic rapport and communication skills through direct client interaction.

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology - Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (2025 - 2027) Islamabad, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology - Riphah International University GGC (2020 - 2024) Islamabad, Pakistan

FSc - Pre-medical - Federal Board (2018 - 2020) Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Matriculation - Science - Punjab Board (2017 - 2018) Rawalpindi, Pakistan