About
Sanjida Afroz completed her B.Sc, M.Sc in Psychology and M.Sc in Counseling Psychology from the University of Dhaka. She received a Diploma degree in Transactional Analysis & Neuro-linguistic programming (TA, NLP) from India. Sanjida completed a certificate program on ‘Disability in the community: Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and International Development’ from Queen's University, Canada. Later, she also completed another Diploma on Practical Counseling & Coaching Therapy from Chennai, India. Also, she has been certified Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner by the Tamilnadu Institute of Technology & Emocare, India. She has been working in the mental health field for the last ten years. Her expertise includes Transactional Analysis (TA), Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, maintaining a healthy relationship, positive parenting, Family counseling and trauma counseling. She attended many national and international training and conferences on various mental health issues. Her current research interests are in the areas of relationship issues, parenting, NLP, etc.
Psychotherapist, Certified Family & Couple Therapist, Certified NLP Master Practitioner, and Trainer.
- Website: www.psybd.com
- Phone:+8801836338414
- Email: sanjida.psy@gmail.com
- City: Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Degrees: MS in Counseling Psychology
- Diplomas & Certificates: Couseling Psychology, TA & NLP, Life Coaching, Family & Couple Therapy, NLP Master Practitioner
- Freelance: Available
Skills
Through my formal education, training, and workshops, I have earned several skills for my profession.
Resume
Here is the details of my education and professional records.
Summary
Sanjida Afroz
Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Certified Family & Couple Therapist, Certified NLP Master Practitioner, and Trainer.
- Clinical Counselor, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), BUET Medical Center, Palashi, Dhaka-1000
- +880-1836338414
- sanjida.psy@gmail.com
Education
Certification in Transactional Analysis (CTA): 2020 - Ongoing
ASHA Counseling & Training Services, Coimbatore, India
The main focus is on the advanced level of counseling with Transactional Analysis (TA)
Diploma in Certified Family & Couple Therapy
Awarded in: May, 2021
ASHA THE HOPE & Bengaluru, India
Certification in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner
Awarded in: 2021
Tamilnadu Institute of Technology & Emocare, Chennai, India
Certification in Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner
Awarded in: 2020
Tamilnadu Institute of Technology & Emocare, Chennai, India
Diploma in Practical Counseling & Coaching Therapy
Awarded in: 2020
Tamilnadu Institute of Technology & Emocare, Chennai, India
Certificate Program in Disability & Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
Awarded in: 2013
Queen’s University, Canada
Diploma in Counselling (Transactional Analysis & Neuro-linguistic Programming, TA & NLP)
Awarded in: 2011
ASHA Counseling & Training Services, Coimbatore, India
It was a one-year-long diploma program at the ASHA Counseling & Training Services, Coimbatore, India. The main focus was on basic counseling, Transactional Analysis (TA), and Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP).
Master in Counselling Psychology
Passing year: 2008
University Of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Master in Psychology
Passing year: 2007
University Of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Bachelor in Psychology
Passing year: 2006
University Of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Professional Experience
Freelance Counseling Psychologist
February, 2012 - Present
Clinical Counselor
January, 2022 - Present
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
Mental Health Counselor
October, 2020 - January, 2022
LabAid Limited (Diagnostic), Kalabagan, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Counseling Psychologist
Jan, 2020 - June, 2020
Bangladesh Therapy & Rehabilitation Foundation (BTRF), House #03, Road #05, Block #B, PC Culture Housing Society, Shekhertek Adabor, Dhaka-1207, Bangladesh
Major responsibilities was:- Children Counseling
- Preparing training modules
- Conducting various trainings and workshops
Counselor
Nov, 2011 - April, 2012
Aparajeyo-Bangladesh, 3/20, Humayan road, Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Major responsibilities was:- Children Counseling
- Preparing training modules
- Conducting various trainings and workshops
Counselor
Feb, 2011 - May, 2011
Summerfield International School , Mohammadpur, Dhaka
Major responsibilities:- Children and parents Counseling
- Conducting various trainings and workshops
Award Leader
Feb, 2009 - October, 2012
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program, Student counselling & Guidance Office, T.SC, University of Dhaka
- Monitoring & coordinating students’ activities under the award program
Student Assistant & Counselor
July, 2008 - October, 2012
Student counselling & Guidance Office, T.SC, University of Dhaka-1205
Major responsibilities:- Students Counseling
- Data documentation
- Conducting various trainings and workshops
Scholarships, Awards and Grants
(10-11 December, 2021). awarded as one of the top 100 ideas in the Mujib 100 Idea Contest, 2021 organized by the University Grant Commission (UGC) of Bangladesh and the ICT division, GoB for the proposed idea ‘Monoporamorsho: The right place to tell your mental health problems’ .
Bangabandhu International Conference Center, BICC,Dhaka
Training, workshop, webinars attended
I have attended many professional training and workshops on various topics related to my field, few of them are listed here.
Training on Art Therapy (10.11.20 to 19.11.20)
Conducted by: Seethalakshmi Sivakumar, MD, Emocare
Emocare /GTCCO
India
Diagnosis, Assessment and Interventions for Children with Autism and Developmental Delay (23 June to 02 July, 2012)
Conducted by: Dr. Agnes Shine, Barry University Florida, USA
Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology University of Dhaka
MHPSS-103 Basic Course: Child-focused trauma Therapy (29 April-03 May, 2012)
Conducted by: Unni Marie Heltne , Senter for Krisepsykologi, Bergen
BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
MHPSS-103 Training of Trainers (ToT) Course: Child-focused trauma Therapy (06-08 May, 2012)
Conducted by: Unni Marie Heltne , Senter for Krisepsykologi, Bergen
BRAC, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (30 April, 2011)
Conducted by: Saifunnessa Zaman, Counselor Student Counseling and Guidance Office, University of Dhaka
Student Counseling and Guidance Office, University of Dhaka
Professional Practices and Ethics (25 to 27 July, 2011)
Conducted by: Dr. Zahirun Nessa Sayeed , Chartered Educational Psychologist, UK
Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka
Qualitative Research (01-05 October, 2011)
Conducted by: Kamruzzaman Mojumder , Monash University
Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (28 hours)(October, 2011)
Conducted by: John Martin, Psychologist, MAPS, Inner Force, Australia.
Student Counseling and Guidance Office, University of Dhaka
Transactional Analysis and Neuro-linguistic Programming 101, TA-101 (February, 2010)
Conducted by: P.K.Saru, Director, ASHA Counseling & Training Services, Coimbatore, India.
Ain O Salish Kendra
Training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (30 hours) (April, 2009)
Conducted by: Dr. Afreen H. Huq, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Head of Psychological Service for older people, City & Hackney, London.
Student Counseling and Guidance Office, University of Dhaka
Award Leaders Training (Bangladesh)(2009)
Conducted by: Sajjad Haider Rizvi & Margarette Davidraj , Regional Trainers (Asia-Pacific) The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association.
The International Secretariat The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award International Association
The 13th annual conference and general meeting of Bangladesh Association for child & Adolescent Mental Health (BACAMH) on 09 November, 2020.
BACAMH, Dhaka
Lecture on Existential Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, 07 to 10 October, 2012.
Conducted by:Professor Dr. Nilanjana Sanyal, Department of Psycholgy, University of Calcutta, India.
Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology University of Dhaka
Workshop on Intervention for Anxiety Disorder in Children, at the 3rd International Conference on Educational & Counselling Psychology on 21 July, 2011.
Conducted by: Dr. Linda Gilmore, Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology University of Dhaka
Workshop on Acquiring skill to work with women and children exposed to trauma & violence, on 2nd April, 2011
Conducted by: Ms. Lisa Beth Aronson, L.C.S.W, PhD, J.D, California, USA.
Beautiful Mind, Dhaka
Workshop on Acceptance and commitment Therapy, on December 2010
C.onducted by: John Martin, Psychologist, MAPS, Inner Force, Australia
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology University of Dhaka
Workshop on Acceptance and commitment Therapy, on December 2010
C.onducted by: John Martin, Psychologist, MAPS, Inner Force, Australia
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology University of Dhaka
Workshop on How to be a good communicator, in World Mental Health Day 2010.
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology University of Dhaka
Workshop on Play Based Assessment, on 23-24 January, 2011.
Conducted by: Dr. Zahirun Nessa Sayeed , Chartered Educational Psychologist, UK
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, University of Dhaka
Workshop on Child and Family Counseling, on December, 2010.
Conducted by: Dr. Aman Sheikh , Professor, Child Adolescent, Family Psychiatrist, ESSEX, UK
Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology, University of Dhaka
Workshop on Marital Conflict, on 28 October, 2010
Conducted by: Professor Dr. Roquia Begum , President, BCPS
Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Dhaka
Workshop on Bullying in School and School Crisis Prevention and Intervention, at the 3rd International Conference on Educational & Counselling Psychology on 22-23 July, 2011
Conducted by: Professor Shane Jimerson , University of California, USA
Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka
Webinar on Tune into your own happiness through energy medicine, on 28 November,2020 organized by the Department of Psychology, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science (Autonomous), India.
Webinar series: Be-you-tifully Happy
Webinar on Empty cups seldom pour, on 27 November,2020 organized by the Department of Psychology, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science (Autonomous), India.
Webinar series: Be-you-tifully Happy
Webinar on Be Your Own Friend, on 26 November,2020 organized by the Department of Psychology, Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science (Autonomous), India.
Webinar series: Be-you-tifully Happy
Research talk and publications
(23rd March, 2011). Perceived Empathetic Understanding of Mental Health and Other Professionals, First Scientific Seminar and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Therapeutic Counselors (ATCB),
Sanjida Afroz & Dr. Shaheen Islam
nstitute of Nuclear Medicine Auditorium, BSMMU,Dhaka
(June, 2011). Perceived Empathetic Understanding of Mental Health and Other Professionals
Sanjida Afroz & Dr. Shaheen Islam
The Dhaka University Journal of Psychology, (pp. 103-116), V35. ISSN 1029-7162
(2011). Positive Parenting Skills, Concept note of the Workshop
Sanjida Afroz & Dr. Mehtab Khanam
Department of educational and counseling psychology, University of Dhaka.
Positive Parenting Skills, 3rd International Conference on Educational & Counselling Psychology on 21-23 July, 2011.
Sanjida Afroz
Department of educational and counseling psychology, University of Dhaka.
Facilitation, Invited Talks etc.
Here are few events where I delivered invited talks, participated as a facilitator etc.:
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Services
The services we are providing:
Afiliation and Memberships
I am officialy linked with the following organizations as an active member
CTAA- Complementary Therapists Accredited Association
CTAA is an independent accreditation company and therefore not tied to any governing body of any country. A governing body mainly lists approved non-profit higher education institutes and not learning platforms of profit organisations.
SAATA- The South Asian Association of Transactional Analysts
SAATA is an international, non profit, professional organisation founded by a group of Transactional Analysts engaged in applying their knowledge and skills for promoting global standards in Transactional Analysis practice, training and certification.
GTCO – Global Trainers, Coaches and Counselors Organisation
GTCCO IS A EDUCATIONAL TRUST FOUNDED BY SIVASUBRAMANI, MBA. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE TRUST IS TO TAKE MENTAL HEALTH TO THE COMMON PEOPLE.
Writings
Here are few of my writing published home and abroad
মানুষের মন নিয়ে কাজ করা অদ্ভুত আনন্দের (সাক্ষাৎকার)
Sanjida Afroz
আন্তর্জাতিক নারী দিবস উপলক্ষে ল্যাব এইড কর্তৃক প্রকাশিত বিশেষ ম্যাগাজিন "লাইফ"
Advancing Self through expanding map
Sanjida Afroz
GLOBAL LEADERS IN TRAINING,COACHING AND COUNSELING
The Significance of Empathy in the Healing Alliance
Sanjida Afroz & Dr. Shaheen Islam
