Mr. FATHIMA RINOOZA
Clinical psychologist
Professional Qualifications :
- MSc in Clinical and Health Psychology (Merit) – University of West London, 2019
- Bachelor of Arts, Second Class Honors in Sociology – University of Colombo, 2004
- Diploma in Counseling – National Institute of Social Development, 2004
- Diploma in Journalism – Aquinas College of Higher Education, 2002
- NLP Practitioner (IBNLP) – 2021
Experience :
Clinical Psychologist
Sulwan Psychiatrist Hospital, Kingdom of Bahrain (October 2023 – August 2024)
- Provided psychological assessments and counseling for patients with various psychiatric conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Specialized in treating conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders.
Counselor
Zahira College, Colombo (August 2019 – March 2022)
- Monitored and supported the academic, personal, social, psychological, physical, and skills development of students from primary to advanced levels.
- Worked to improve university entrance rates by providing career guidance and counseling for students.
- Provided counseling sessions for students, teachers, and parents to address personal, academic, and behavioral challenges.
- Guided teachers in enhancing their professional and self-development skills.
Field Placement Supervisor
National Institute of Social Development (July 2019 – March 2022)
- Supervised 5 students enrolled in the Diploma in Counseling program during their field placement practicums.
- Assisted students with report writing, fieldwork, and practical application of counseling theories.
- Provided feedback and guidance to enhance the students’ counseling and psychosocial support skills.
- Supervised a student from the PGD in Counseling and Psychosocial Support during her field placement, offering support with both her practicum and report writing.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Colombo, Department of Sociology (February 2005 – February 2007)
- Conducted lectures on Principles of Psychology, Social Institutions, Social Policy, and Social Development.
- Monitored student progress, providing additional support where needed to ensure academic success.
- Developed and assessed student assignments and exams, contributing to the overall department’s progress.
Visiting Lecturer in Counseling
National Institute of Social Development (June 2006 – December 2008)
- Delivered lectures on General Psychology and Developmental Psychology.
- Assessed students’ understanding and progress, providing academic guidance and mentorship.
Acting Activity Coordinator – IRQUE Project
University of Colombo (October 2006 – February 2007)
- Improved the quality of undergraduate education through the organization of seminars, motivational programs, and the provision of educational resources such as books and study materials.
- Provided emotional and psychological support services to students, assisting in their overall well-being and development.
Specialized in :
Individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy.
Crisis intervention, disaster and trauma management.
Assessment techniques for the diagnosis of psychological disorders.
Programs/workshops that educate and inform the public about mental health, school, family, relationship and workplace issues so that problems can be prevented before they start or reduced before they get worse.
Consulting with organizations.
Program evaluation and treatment outcome (e.g., client progress).
Training.
Clinical supervision.
Test construction and validation.
Research methodologies for scientific investigations.