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Nasma Hassan

Summary

As a dynamic professional with a strong academic foundation in psychology, I bring a potent blend of expertise, drive, and a commitment to making a positive impact. My career spans diverse sectors, including non-profit leadership, secure mental health services, impactful research, precise report writing, and efficient administration within clinical and legal contexts.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and Director

Spotlight
04.2022 - Current
  • Founded and running a non-profit service called Spotlight that provides comprehensive support to victims of abuse in India.
  • At Spotlight, I am responsible for planning, organising, and directing the service's operations and performance in providing a 24/7 crisis helpline, emotional support chat, and care navigation services.
  • As the Founder, I built the service along with its policies and procedures, while managing the day-to-day operations and implementing said policies.
  • I lead and manage the management team, legal team, and the first response volunteers at Spotlight, while also overseeing their recruitment process.
  • As the Director, I am responsible for setting and establishing the vision and the strategic direction of the service.
  • I have also built Beyond, Spotlight's research initiative that focuses on abuse-related research.

Student Counselor

The Choice School
Kochi
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Serving as a Student Counselor at The Choice School, providing mental health support, counseling, and wellbeing initiatives for students, parents, and staff.
  • At The Choice School, I provide individual and group counseling sessions for students in grades 11 and 12, focusing on mental health, academic concerns, and personal development.
  • I designed and conducted wellbeing programs for students, parents, and teachers, including sessions on peer pressure, conflict resolution, and mental health awareness.
  • As a Student Counselor, I developed and implemented strategies to assess and improve the mental health and wellbeing of students, including one-on-one conversations and collaborative discussions with parents and teachers.
  • Spearheaded the establishment of the Choice Wellbeing department as its first counselor—developed foundational policies, designed the official logo, and played a key role in building the team and departmental structure.
  • I also facilitated workshops and training sessions on topics such as suicide prevention, and self-exploration to enhance overall wellbeing among the school community.
  • I regularly coordinate with school staff and leadership to create a supportive environment for students and ensure smooth integration of mental health programs within the school framework.

Trainee Psychologist

Heyy. Life
11.2022 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: An online-based mental health service based in Singapore.
  • At Heyy, I was responsible for providing evidence-based interventions such as SFBT to people with various SEMH needs via chat.
  • I helped clients better understand their circumstances and set goals accordingly.
  • I was also responsible for being a venting moderator to the clients at Heyy.
  • However, I directed the clients to seek appropriate help for severe clinical concerns.

Healthcare Assistant

Elysium Healthcare
Potters Bar
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Company Overview: A healthcare provider specializing in mental health services.
  • As a Healthcare Assistant, I was an integral part of the therapy team, providing information and insight into the service user's mental state and working with psychologists, nurses, OTs, etc.
  • I supported patients emotionally, helping them control and understand their feelings, especially in times of difficulty.
  • I assisted in reintegrating our service users into the community.
  • Worked with CAMHS patients in a low-secure unit setting while working with adults with acute mental health issues in a clinical setting.
  • Dealt with patients who suffer from personality disorders, bipolar disorders, substance misuse issues, learning disabilities, eating disorders, and other acute mental health conditions.

Volunteer

Circles South East
London
12.2020 - 11.2021
  • Supported ex-sexual offenders to reintegrate into society.
  • Provided a structured community intervention for sex offenders and sexual harm causers.
  • Interacted with ex-sexual offenders every week to offer them support while they reintegrated into society.

Community Support Worker

MiHomecare
London
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Delivered a high level of tailored care to the service users, who were mostly elderly with conditions such as dementia, support in their own homes.
  • Provided service users with personal care, as well as assisting them in their day-to-day activities.
  • Assisted clients with medications, movement, and functional skills.

Psychology Intern

Kerala Police
Thrissur
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Interacted with and observed Police Officers, and dealt with victims as well as offenders. I gained insight into the workings of a Police Station.
  • Examined the case histories to study the population of the area.
  • Assessed situations that took place throughout the station during the day and observed how the officers reacted to these situations.
  • Assisted police officers with data management and research.
  • Dealt with offenders and/or victims who visit the police station daily.
  • Learned about case filing, FIR (First Information Report), legal proceedings, IPC (Indian Penal Code), and more processes in the Criminal Justice System.

Content Writer

SpiceTech India
12.2018 - 03.2019
  • Responsible for creating daily, as well as weekly articles on technical and nontechnical topics.
  • Important skills such as research and time management skills were improved through writing daily and weekly articles.
  • Engaged in group tasks, which enables learning of effective communication and group-building skills.

Education

Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research -

King's College London
05.2025

Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -

Alison
05.2025

Foundations of Gender-Transformative Approaches -

UNICEF
01.2023

Project Management Foundations -

LinkedIn Learning
01.2023

Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging -

LinkedIn Learning
01.2023

Introductions to ACEs and Early Trauma -

UK Home Office
01.2022

Investigative Interview Training -

FPU, Goldsmiths University of London
01.2021

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Goldsmiths, University of London
London, United Kingdom
01.2021

BSc Psychology -

St. Aloysius College
Elthuruth
01.2020

Diploma in Health and First Aid -

St. Aloysius College
Elthuruth
01.2020

Body Language-Key to Professional Success -

IIT, Roorkee (NPTEL)
01.2019

Skills

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Program development
  • Project Management
  • Multi-tasking and Quick Problem-Solving Skills
  • Building Therapeutic Relationships
  • Research Skills (SPSS)
  • Organisation Skills
  • Resilience and Effective Communication
  • Compassion and Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • Conducted a training session for Janamythri Police Officers on Psychological First Aid, Anger and Stress Management, and Effective Communication in Kollam District, Kerala
  • Conducted a wellbeing workshop for school children from 8th grade to 10th grade on 'How to Tackle Exam Stress' at Veluthampy Memorial High School, Ambalappura, Kerala
  • Conducted a psychosocial support camp and wellbeing workshop at Punalur Janamythri Police Station, Ashraya Bhavan, and Sharanalaya Kareepra for senior citizens as a part of the Prashanthi Scheme under the Kerala government
  • Featured in various digital and offline media, such as The New Indian Express, Mathrubhumi, My Radio 90 FM, and more, for my work at Spotlight and my expertise in the subject matter
  • I gave a series of interviews for The Cue Studio as a part of their Break The Stigma series, talking about the stigma that abuse victims face, trauma bonding, and the long-term consequences of abuse

Timeline

Student Counselor

The Choice School
04.2024 - 04.2025

Trainee Psychologist

Heyy. Life
11.2022 - 02.2023

Founder and Director

Spotlight
04.2022 - Current

Healthcare Assistant

Elysium Healthcare
03.2021 - 03.2022

Community Support Worker

MiHomecare
01.2021 - 01.2021

Volunteer

Circles South East
12.2020 - 11.2021

Psychology Intern

Kerala Police
08.2019 - 10.2019

Content Writer

SpiceTech India
12.2018 - 03.2019

Research Methods: A Practical Guide to Peer and Community Research -

King's College London

Advanced Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy -

Alison

Foundations of Gender-Transformative Approaches -

UNICEF

Project Management Foundations -

LinkedIn Learning

Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging -

LinkedIn Learning

Introductions to ACEs and Early Trauma -

UK Home Office

Investigative Interview Training -

FPU, Goldsmiths University of London

Master of Science - Forensic Psychology

Goldsmiths, University of London

BSc Psychology -

St. Aloysius College

Diploma in Health and First Aid -

St. Aloysius College

Body Language-Key to Professional Success -

IIT, Roorkee (NPTEL)

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