Shamsa Kanwal

Shamsa Kanwal

Bachelor of Psychology

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Karachi, Pakistan

English

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August 2026

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Specialization

Addiction Treatment

About

I am a Psychology Intern with a background in Psychology and postgraduate training in clinical practice (PMDCP). I provide structured, supervised psychosocial support with a focus on emotional wellbeing, coping skills development, and early-stage psychological intervention. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles and trauma-informed supportive practices, applied within the boundaries of supervised clinical exposure. I aim to create a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore emotional difficulties and develop practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, mood-related challenges, and addiction-related concerns. I have experience engaging with individuals facing a range of psychological and behavioral challenges through supervised training settings, with an emphasis on active listening, emotional regulation skills, and psychoeducation. My core interests include addiction recovery support, trauma-informed care, and cross-cultural mental health. I am committed to continuous learning and developing my clinical competence through structured supervision and international exposure in psychology and mental health services. If you want, next step I can: make it more client-attractive (conversion-focused version), or make it more academic (for university applications / SOP alignment) more client-attractive (conversion-focused version) Here is a more client-attractive, conversion-focused “About” section that is still ethical, credible, and avoids overclaiming: About If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, addiction-related patterns, or emotional burnout, you are not alone—and support is available. I am a Psychology Intern with academic training in Psychology and postgraduate clinical practice exposure (PMDCP). I provide structured, supervised psychosocial support focused on helping individuals understand their emotions, manage distress, and build practical coping strategies that improve day-to-day functioning. My approach is grounded in evidence-based psychological principles, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed supportive care. I focus on helping clients break unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and develop healthier behavioral responses in a safe and non-judgmental space. Each session is designed to be supportive, structured, and goal-oriented, with emphasis on emotional clarity, coping skills, and psychological stabilization rather than diagnosis or long-term psychotherapy. I have a strong interest in addiction support, trauma recovery, and cross-cultural mental health, and I work under professional supervision to ensure ethical and responsible practice.

Professional Background

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology (PMDCP)

University of Karachi, Pakistan

Sep 2018 – Dec 2019

BS in Psychology

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST), Karachi

Feb 2013 – Dec 2016

Session Mode

In-person
Online

Approach

Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

Qualifications

Bachelor's of Psychology
Diploma in Psychology

Client Focus

Individual
Group

Ethnicity

Muslim

Languages

English

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