Bushra Syed

About

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology graduate and mental health counsellor with experience across student, school, clinical, and community settings. Known for empathetic communication, rapport building, confidentiality, and adapting interactions to individual needs.

Experience

• Mental Health Counsellor
  Metanoia Kleos Empowerment Foundation (MKIEF) · Bengaluru
  2026 – Present

  Provide mental health counselling and psychoeducational support within an NGO setting, with a focus on student well-being. Build rapport, conduct interactive sessions, communicate sensitively, and adapt engagement approaches for different age groups and individual needs.

• School Psychology Intern
  Poorna Prajna Vidyaniketan School

  Observed students' behavioural, emotional, and academic functioning. Supported student well-being and collaborated with teachers to understand individual needs.

• Life Skills Training Volunteer
  NMKRV College / Government Schools

  Conducted structured life-skills activities focused on communication, teamwork, empathy, and participation. Engaged students through interactive group activities and facilitated discussions.

• Clinical Psychology Intern
  Manasa Psychiatric Hospital

  Gained exposure to psychiatric assessments, case history, behavioural observation, therapeutic interventions, and clinical documentation. Developed experience in professional communication and multidisciplinary clinical environments.

Education

• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
  NMKRV College for Women
  Clinical Psychology
• B.A. Psychology
  NMKRV College for Women
  Psychology

Skills

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Courses & certifications

• Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) Workshop
• Mindfulness-Based Approaches Workshop
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Workshop
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Workshop
• Clinical and Counselling Psychology Workshop
• Trauma-Informed Care Workshop
• Certificate in Handwriting Analysis
• Becoming an Inclusion Champion · UNICEF Agora
• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support · UNICEF Agora
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Certificate · Udemy

🏆 Achievements & awards

• Third Rank Holder, Department of Psychology

⚽ Extracurricular activities

• NIMHANS Well-Being Volunteer Programme

  Training in psychological first aid, mental health awareness, employee well-being, and mental health outreach. Participated in workshops and awareness activities across educational and community settings.