I am a Psychology (Honours) student with practical experience in crisis intervention, mental health support, and psychosocial care through internships and volunteer work. My experience includes providing empathetic emotional support, conducting risk assessments under supervision, assisting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, academic stress, workplace challenges, grief, trauma, and financial stressors. Alongside crisis counselling, I have gained experience in psychological research, mental health awareness, and youth-focused initiatives, enabling me to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am committed to ethical practice, continuous learning, and creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for those seeking help.

Worked as a Crisis Counsellor Intern at the Vandrevala Foundation, providing telephonic and chat-based emotional support to individuals experiencing psychological distress. Assisted clients presenting with anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, self-harm, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, academic pressure, workplace concerns, and financial stress. Conducted active listening, emotional validation, crisis de-escalation, safety planning, and appropriate referrals while maintaining confidentiality and professional ethics. Additionally, gained experience through internships and volunteer opportunities in psychology, contributing to mental health awareness initiatives, psychoeducation, psychological research, documentation, and community engagement. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, strengthened communication and interpersonal skills, and developed a trauma-informed, client-centred approach to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Alina Fatmi is a compassionate and versatile Mental Health Professional with an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and a PG Diploma in Counselling & Family Therapy.

I bring foundational clinical experience from my tenure at Era Medical College, where I supported diverse patient populations navigating acute psychological distress. As a Crisis Counsellor, I have developed a calm, grounded approach to high-stakes interventions, prioritising safety and immediate stabilisation.