Ummang Sharma Bajpai Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

- Remote position servicing corporate clients under EAPs- Offering Counselling and Psychotherapy to clients- LGBTQ+ Queer Affirmative Therapy specialization- Leading Circles - Group Wellness Sessions- Member of the Global Inclusivity Council - a Pilot Program for DEIB (Diversity, Equality, Inclusivity & Belongingness) (2021-2023)

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

- participated in the expansion of service offerings and quality assessment, leading to improvement of overall client satisfaction feedback- audited cases as part of service quality control measures of the organisation, helped provide professional feedback to team members- collaborated with other departments in hiring, marketing and scaling up processes- undertook assessments, including assessment of mental health needs, risk assessment and psychometric testing, as well as consulted on other MWP’s cases for the same,- established a collaborative working relationship with clients based on trust and respect, across India, United Kingdom, United States- formulated a psychological explanation of each client's issues, exploring with them their experiences and how they think, how they behave and relate to others, and how they carry out their everyday lives, through the lens of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and PCT, as well as an interplay of the various modalities within the cultural context of the client,- planned and implemented integrative psychological treatments to help clients to understand their feelings/behaviours: offering clients psychoeducation on the importance of intersectionality and lived experience when looking at their individual case, as well as intergenerational trauma where applicable,- empowered clients to address their issues, take control of them and make positive changes to their behaviour while acknowledging their situation and the aspects within and outside of their control- monitored and evaluated the outcomes of treatments- contributed to research, service evaluation and audit, both individually or as part of a team- carried out continuing personal and professional development, specifically in the areas of LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Psychological Trauma, Cyberpsychology, Body Psychology- successfully managed a team including other psychologists and MWPs as well as non-clinical staff- trained and mentored interns

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

- drafted and directed the execution of COVID-19 strategy for necessary changes in operations during the outbreak pandemic and accompanying lockdowns.- undertook assessments, including assessment of mental health needs, risk assessment and psychometric testing- established a collaborative working relationship with the client based on trust and respect- formulated a psychological explanation of each client's issues, exploring with them their experiences and how they think, how they behave and relate to others, and how they carry out their everyday lives, through the lens of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and PCT.- planned and implemented integrative psychological treatments to help clients to understand their feelings/behaviours- empowered clients to address their issues, take control of them and make positive changes to their behaviour- monitored and evaluated the outcomes of treatments- collaborated with colleagues, the broader multidisciplinary team and referrers in the planning of treatment and provision of services to meet the client's needs- communicate complex, technical and/or clinically sensitive information clearly, both orally and in writing, to clients, their families and carers- contributed to research, service evaluation and audit, both individually or as part of a team- received regular clinical and professional supervision from a more senior psychologist- carried out continuing personal and professional development, specifically in the areas of LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Minority Stress, Grief & Bereavement- successfully managed a team including other psychologists, assistant psychologists and other health staff

New Delhi Area, India

- undertook client-centred interviews to identify areas where they wish to see change- made accurate assessments of the risk patients pose to themselves and others- made decisions on the suitability of new referrals, referring clients to alternative services or 'stepping up' their treatment to high-intensity psychological therapy where necessary- devised a shared treatment plan with each client which was delivered via a range of methods such as face-to-face, online or over the telephone- provided low and medium-intensity interventions, such as psycho-educational interventions, guided self-help, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.- led multidisciplinary meetings about referrals or clients in treatment- collaborated on various projects across marketing, human resources, and operations and developed strong professional relationships with other team members, both in clinical and non-clinical departments- provided and received information related to mental health and CBT to individuals or groups of clients, relatives, carers, members of the public and professionals- educated and involved family members and others in client treatment when necessary, and with a shared plan- undertook clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant professional guidelines and policies- kept accurate records of clinical activity and use these in clinical decision-making.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

- Care Support for Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders- Medication Trained, PVG Cleared- One-to-One communication- Responsible for well being of service users

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Executive Manager for- Human Resources Management (Responsible for maintaining and updating personnel files on the HRM portal, keeping track of employees performance and morale and coming up with strategies to increase collaboration and productivity.)Executive Consultant for- Content Design & Development- Business Development

- Complete Creation and Development of Content for the official website- Copywriting /Taglines creation for Brand Development- Creation of content for packaging

New Delhi Area, India

- Founded article-pit leisure website, Theorybrew.com.- Created the website as well as managed operations and editorials.- Headed the Editorial Board with up to two editors and six writers. - Additionally, Supervised HR and Marketing teams.

- Content creation specifically related to innovation across various industries.

New Delhi Area, India

Part of the JBL Groove Baba 2.0 marketing and consumer awareness campaign. Responsibilities included:- Creatively designing advertisements and marketing campaigns.- Working as part of a team.- Participating in Photoshoots and events across the city.- Marketing the Product to students by organizing events to showcase products and allow samples.- Designing and Executing Social Media Promotion campaigns.

New Delhi Area, India

- Field Surveys and Interaction with students on various campuses in Delhi NCR- Wrote about the Delhi University admissions experience, published every week in Hindustan Times, in the Education section. - Was in charge of writing an editorial and heading the team for a week.- Also maintained a blog on the htcampus website, awarded "Best Blogger" for the same.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Psychology, Passed With Merit

Awarded a Masters of Science (M.Sc.) in Psychology of Mental Health, with Merit - with a focus on Clinical Psychology. Awarded.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, First Division

Activities and Societies: - Member of Caucus: The Discussion Forum Society - Leadership position at NSS: Volunteer Work Society.

Aissce, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates, 90%

Activities and Societies: House Captain - Member of the School CabinetCleared the AISSCE (All India Senior School Certificate Examination).