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Yusra Abdul Rehman

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic professional with a diploma in Clinical Psychology and certifications in child counseling, parenting, and relationship therapy. Registered mental health professional (MHI) with a client-centered approach, experienced in mental health projects, HR management, and education. Proven ability to support mental health outreach, design tailored educational programs, and lead organizational development initiatives. Fluent in four languages and adept in digital platforms, providing both in-person and online counseling services.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychotherapist

Self-Employed
Chennai
01.2025 - Current
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions to meet client mental health needs.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans reflecting client assessments and goals.
  • Maintained accurate, confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
  • Educated clients on coping strategies and available mental health resources.
  • Provided psychotherapy services, including cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy.
  • Engaged in ongoing professional development to enhance therapeutic skills.

HR MANAGER

M/s. NAGINEX TRADERS
Chennai
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed HR policies and implemented performance systems.
  • Ensured compliance with labor laws and company standards.
  • Organized employee training, and resolved internal conflicts.
  • Managed recruitment processes, including job postings and candidate interviews.
  • Collaborated with management to align HR strategies with business goals.

Intern

Inter - Heart it Out
Chennai
09.2024 - 11.2024
  • Supported mental health projects and outreach programs to raise awareness.
  • Developed community engagement strategies through collaboration with team members.
  • Created engaging social media content to enhance online presence.
  • Conducted research to inform event planning and strategy decisions.
  • Organized workshops and events focused on mental health awareness.
  • Managed audience engagement across social media platforms to boost interaction.

Web Designer

M/s. YURE
Chennai
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Designed user-friendly interfaces for diverse web applications and platforms.
  • Integrated multimedia content to enhance overall user experience on websites.

  • Developed style guides for website navigation menus, page layouts, fonts, colors and graphics.
  • Developed easy-to-use interfaces that complied with project and client specifications.
  • Provided technical support related to web design issues.

ENGLISH TEACHER

M/s. AL QALAM INSTITUTE
Mumbai
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Delivered online English lessons to diverse age groups, enhancing language skills effectively.
  • Developed customized lesson plans and assessments to meet curriculum standards.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions that increased student participation and comprehension.
  • Utilized digital platforms to boost engagement and interaction among students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Madras
Chennai, India
06-2025

Certificate - Child Psychology

EMO Matrix
Noida, India
06-2025

Diploma - Clinical Psychology

EMO Matrix
Noida, India
06-2025

Certification - Parenting Therapy

EMO Matrix
Noida, India
06-2025

Higher Secondary Education - Psychology

National Institute of Open Schooling
Chennai, India

Certification - Relationship And Marriage Counseling

EMO Matrix
Noida, India

Skills

  • Clinical psychology and counseling
  • Child and adolescent therapy
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Parenting support
  • Mental health assessment
  • Client-centered therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative therapy
  • Empathetic listening
  • Therapeutic rapport
  • Group facilitation
  • Public speaking skills
  • Emotional de-escalation techniques
  • HR operations management
  • Conflict resolution strategies
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Team leadership development
  • Strategic oversight skills
  • SEO website design
  • Website maintenance expertise
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Canva design skills
  • Google tools utilization
  • Content creation strategies
  • Sexual health counseling
  • Autism spectrum support
  • Play therapy techniques
  • Anxiety management
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Anger management

Accomplishments

  • Web development - created and maintained responsive, SEO-friendly websites
  • English teaching - taught students of all ages with personalized lesson plans
  • HR management - handled recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
  • Mental health projects - contributed to outreach and content at Heart It Out
  • Certified in psychology, completed multiple certifications in psychology and counseling
  • Got an A+ in my diploma

Area Of Expertise

  • Education & Language Teaching
  • Psychology & Counselling
  • Entrepreneurship & Business management
  • Web development & Technology
  • Customer service & Client relations
  • Human Resources & Organizational Development

Core Skills

Child & Adolescent Counselling, emotional and behavioural support, Marriage, Relationship & Family Therapy with communication focus, Parenting Coaching with practical tools and emotional guidance, Mental Health Assessments, psychoeducation, and planning, Client-centred therapy, CBT, and narrative approaches, Empathetic listener with therapeutic rapport building, Group facilitation, public speaking, and emotional de-escalation, Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Urdu, HR operations, conflict resolution, employee wellness initiatives, Business founder with team leadership and strategic oversight, SEO-optimized website design and maintenance, Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, Google tools, and content creation, Critical thinker, emotionally resilient, and ethically driven, Committed to mental health advocacy and safe emotional spaces

Certification

Licensed under MHI (Mental Health Incorporation) as a mental health professional

https://mentalhealth.ltd/profile/Yusra%20Abdul%20Rehman

Languages

Urdu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Hindi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Arabic
Beginner
A1

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Self-Employed
01.2025 - Current

Intern

Inter - Heart it Out
09.2024 - 11.2024

HR MANAGER

M/s. NAGINEX TRADERS
01.2024 - Current

ENGLISH TEACHER

M/s. AL QALAM INSTITUTE
01.2023 - 05.2023

Web Designer

M/s. YURE
10.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Madras

Certificate - Child Psychology

EMO Matrix

Diploma - Clinical Psychology

EMO Matrix

Certification - Parenting Therapy

EMO Matrix

Higher Secondary Education - Psychology

National Institute of Open Schooling

Certification - Relationship And Marriage Counseling

EMO Matrix
Yusra Abdul Rehman