Gurugulla Nissi Rufus
Clinical Psychologist
Summary
I intend to invest my skills and knowledge in the holistic enhancement and growth of the firm which inturn can help me to effectively sharpen my skills and realistically understand my potential.
Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Offering comprehensive background conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress.
Certified Clinical Psychologist with 6 years of experience in assessing and treating patients experiencing various emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. Adept at consultations for new patients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Asha Hospital
Hyderabad, TG
04.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
- Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented and outcomes across outpatient clinics.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, and existential therapy to treat wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Offered individual outpatient therapy to adult clients with wide range of psychological problems.
Psychologist
Asha Bipolar Clinic, Asha Hospitals
Hyderabad, TG
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
- Interviewed, observed and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
- Documented diagnoses, interventions implemented and outcomes across outpatient clinics.
- Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
- Cooperated with other practitioners to conduct research, devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
- Studied and applied practices from professional reports and literature along with therapies focused on patient needs.
- Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.
- Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
Education
M Phil - Clinical Psychology
10.2019 - 11.2021
M.Sc. - Health Psychology
07.2013 - 04.2015
GPA: 8.8
Additional training course - Counseling Skills
09.2012 - 04.2013
Psychologists' Consulting Group Psychological Testing - undefined
Advanced Biblical Counselling – Level 1 & 2 - Christian Counseling
09.2015 - 05.2016
Certificate course - Dance in Education and Dance Psychotherapy
01.2012 - 01.2012
Certified School Psychologist - School Psychology Level 1, 2, 3
02.2012 - 03.2013
Diploma - Photography, videography and editing
05.2011 - 07.2011
B. A. - Psychology, EnglishLiterature and PoliticalScience
07.2010 - 06.2013
GPA: 73.1
- Awarded Gold Medal in English Literature for securing the highest score
06.2008 - 03.2010
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (+1 & +, GPA: 70.4
SSC -
06.1998 - 03.2008
GPA: 77.3
Skills
Excellent writing, presenting and communication skillsundefined
Additional Information
Collaborative work with Right Theology Forum and Married To An Angel (MTAA) as a Resource Person in panel discussions and seminars
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist - Asha Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Sweekar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences - M Phil, Clinical Psychology
10.2019 - 11.2021
Psychologist - Asha Bipolar Clinic, Asha Hospitals
01.2017 - 08.2019
Person to Person Institute - Advanced Biblical Counselling – Level 1 & 2, Christian Counseling
09.2015 - 05.2016
University of Hyderabad - M.Sc., Health Psychology
07.2013 - 04.2015
St. Anns Degree College for Women - Additional training course, Counseling Skills
09.2012 - 04.2013
International Association of HolisticPsychology - Certified School Psychologist, School Psychology Level 1, 2, 3
02.2012 - 03.2013
International Association of HolisticPsychology - Certificate course, Dance in Education and Dance Psychotherapy
01.2012 - 01.2012
N. G. Ranga AgriculturalUniversity (College of Home Science - Diploma, Photography, videography and editing
05.2011 - 07.2011
St. Ann's Degree College - B. A., Psychology, EnglishLiterature and PoliticalScience
07.2010 - 06.2013
St. Francis Junior College for - ,
06.2008 - 03.2010
St. Pius X Girls High School - SSC,
06.1998 - 03.2008
- Psychologists' Consulting Group Psychological Testing,
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