Presheena S
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Passionate and Caring Psychologist with experience assessing and treating clients. Expert at observing and interviewing and developing customized treatment plans to meet unique client needs . Strong organizational and interpersonal skills when working with diverse team of mental health professionals. Empathetic communicator helps clients understand treatment purposes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
Melbourne Children Psychology Clinic
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Implemented cognitive-behavioural techniques tailored towards each client''s specific symptomatology while monitoring progress throughout treatment duration.
- Conducted thorough psychological assessments using various testing methods to provide accurate diagnoses and inform treatment strategies.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele, fostering trusting relationships conducive to successful therapy outcomes.
- Performed ongoing evaluations of therapeutic interventions, making adjustments as needed to optimize client progress.
- Maintained thorough documentation of counselling sessions, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and professional guidelines.
- Recommended strategies and additional resources to support student developmental and educational needs.
- Conducted functional behavioural assessments to identify underlying causes of challenging behaviours and create effective behaviour intervention plans accordingly.
- Conducted psychological assessments to identify and diagnose developmental, emotional, and behavioural issues in children and adolescents.
- Provided psychoeducation to parents and families to enhance their understanding of psychological issues and intervention strategies.
- Participated in case conferences and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients.
- Collaborated with school personnel, teachers, and educational staff to support the academic and social- emotional development of students.
- Monitored and documented client progress through regular assessments and evaluation.
Educational and Behavioral Therapist
Early Intervention Center- Ah hood Road, Singapore
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Perform informal evaluations and assessments of cognition and abilities
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies during one-one sessions
- Provide individualized therapeutic intervention to strengthen underlying causes of learning difficulties in cognition, academics and emotions
- Maintain up-to-date confidential and accurate documentation of student progress
- Participate in regular IEP meetings to develop/revise accommodation plans and goals for children with Autism
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, communicating updates regularly to supervisory staff and relevant stakeholders.
- Reduced challenging behaviours by conducting functional behaviour assessments and developing appropriate interventions.
- Trained parents and caregivers in behaviour management strategies, empowering them to support their child''s growth at home effectively.
Education
Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology - Educational And Developmental Psychology
Monash University
Monash University 01.2024
Graduate Diploma in Psychology -
Murdoch University
01.2021
Bachelor of Arts with an extended major in Psychology -
Monash University
01.2019
Diploma in Early Childhood Education: Social Sciences -
Temasek Polytechnic
01.2017
Skills
- Outstanding social skills
- Applied Behavioural Analysis
- Psychological Test Batteries/ Assessments
- Emotional awareness
- Autism, ADHD assessments
- DSM-IV classification
- Positive Behaviour Supports
- Academic Intervention Strategies
- Psychoeducational Evaluation
- Intervention Planning
Languages
English (Fluent)
Tamil (Fluent)
Referees
Dr Nerelie Freeman
Senior Lecturer
| Course Leader Graduate Diploma of Professional Psychology
Educational & Developmental Psychologist MEdPsych, PhD
nerelie.freeman@monash.edu
ncfpsychology@gmail.com
Timeline
Psychologist
Melbourne Children Psychology Clinic
08.2023 - 01.2025
Educational and Behavioral Therapist
Early Intervention Center- Ah hood Road, Singapore
01.2020 - 01.2022
Graduate Diploma in Psychology -
Murdoch University
Bachelor of Arts with an extended major in Psychology -
Monash University
Diploma in Early Childhood Education: Social Sciences -
Temasek Polytechnic
Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology - Educational And Developmental Psychology
Monash University
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