Sadiya Firdous
MSc. in Psychology, Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College
Counsellor
Compassionate and attentive Psychologist dedicated to patient education and effective administration of therapy. Offering client/patient-focused practice style that emphasizes well-being and autonomy of patients. Proven history of building strong rapport with patients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Mount Carmel College
Master of Science in Psychology, Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College
Professional Experience
Shloka Deviah Trust Counselor: Provided crisis counseling, conducted self-compassion/mindfulness and cognitive retraining sessions, offered phone-based crisis intervention, and researched crisis intervention models.
Sparsh Hospital Psychologist: Developed mental health awareness materials and provided crisis counseling and emotional support to patients.
Mind Calm Centre Intern: Conducted assessments and interventions, developed case history skills, designed psychoeducational materials, practiced counseling using SFBT, and participated in a school mental health project.
Workshops & Seminars
Solution Focused Brief Therapy Training: Completed two 2-day workshops with Arnoud Huibers of the Solutions Centre, Netherlands (January 2023 and 2024).
Seminars: Participated in seminars on Careers in Psychology and Alternative Healing Techniques, and presented a 2-day Life Skills seminar for Maarga NGO facilitators.
