Mathero Michelle Nkhalamba (Ph.D) CPsychol.
Student Counsellor at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Chartered Psychologist
The British Psychological Society -
Malawi Medical Council registered as a Clinical Psychologist
Malawi Medical Council
Experience
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Student Counsellor
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Apr 2023 - Present
Supporting the mental health and well being of a culturally diverse student population at LSTM as they progress through their studies. Supporting the mental health and well being of a culturally diverse student population at LSTM as they progress through their studies.
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University of Malawi
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lecturer in Psychology
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Mar 2005 - Present
Teaching Areas; Counselling Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Ethics in psychological research, Qualitative methods
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Student Counsellor (Voluntary role)
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Mar 2005 - Mar 2023
Providing individual and group counselling to students on a range of educational,personal, emotional and social issues.Initiate, planning and leading workshops and psychotherapeutic programs in response to identified needs in the student communityResponding to critical incidents
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Head of Psychology Department
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Apr 2007 - Apr 2008
Head of Psychology Department, Chancellor College (2007-2008)Chaired departmental meetings Compiled monthly reports to the faculty dean and sat in college committees discussing college policyOversaw administrative duties in the department such as managing the department budget and the procurement of office materials, planning activities and assesments.
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ARTICLE 19
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Psychosocial Support Consultant
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2023
Delivering mental health support and mental wellness advocacy to the digital rights and internet freedom communities as part of Team CommUNITY’s Mental Health Programme; Individual sessions Planning and delivering psycho-educational presentations on mental health Facilitating therapeutic support groups Creating educational resources and tools for community members Delivering mental health support and mental wellness advocacy to the digital rights and internet freedom communities as part of Team CommUNITY’s Mental Health Programme; Individual sessions Planning and delivering psycho-educational presentations on mental health Facilitating therapeutic support groups Creating educational resources and tools for community members
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Workplace Options
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Affiliate Counsellor
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Apr 2020 - Apr 2023
Workplace options is a global Employer assistance program (EPA); I delivered; Individual structured telephonic counseling Crisis telephonic management in a supportive Short term solution focused counseling Responding to critical incidents with clients who have experienced sudden traumatic events Maintaining clear clinical and task-oriented documentation in the case management system Developing clear and concise treatment plans for clients with various session model. Workplace options is a global Employer assistance program (EPA); I delivered; Individual structured telephonic counseling Crisis telephonic management in a supportive Short term solution focused counseling Responding to critical incidents with clients who have experienced sudden traumatic events Maintaining clear clinical and task-oriented documentation in the case management system Developing clear and concise treatment plans for clients with various session model.
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Tetra Tech
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United States
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Psychosocial Support Consultant- Malawi Violence Against Women prevention response
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Jan 2021 - Jun 2021
FCDO (formerly DFID) Malawi Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Prevention and Response Programme, "Tithetse Nkhanza". I delivered group and one on one counselling sessions to help team members a) avoid, and respond to incidents of, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout b) avoid, and respond to incidents of, stress and anxiety related to Covid-19 c) build healthy coping mechanisms, build resilience and mental wellbeing FCDO (formerly DFID) Malawi Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Prevention and Response Programme, "Tithetse Nkhanza". I delivered group and one on one counselling sessions to help team members a) avoid, and respond to incidents of, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout b) avoid, and respond to incidents of, stress and anxiety related to Covid-19 c) build healthy coping mechanisms, build resilience and mental wellbeing
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Beit Trust
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United Kingdom
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Investment Management
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Scholar Selection Board Member
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2013 - Jan 2021
Interviewing Malawian candidates for their suitability for Post-graduate scholarships provided annually by the Beit Trust to study in UK and South African Universities. Interviewing Malawian candidates for their suitability for Post-graduate scholarships provided annually by the Beit Trust to study in UK and South African Universities.
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Bangor University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Research Assistant, School of Psychology
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2005 - 2006
•Maintained and managed data from controls and participants on a pilot study of the effects of training on memory for face-name associations, and memory awareness, in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. •Prepared an application to the school's ethics committee for the pilot study •Administered computerized assessments and training sessions, and cognitive tests. •Maintained and managed data from controls and participants on a pilot study of the effects of training on memory for face-name associations, and memory awareness, in people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. •Prepared an application to the school's ethics committee for the pilot study •Administered computerized assessments and training sessions, and cognitive tests.
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Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
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Malawi
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Oct 2004 - Dec 2004
This was a Demographic Health Survey (DHS) project providing information of population, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, health and nutrition. •Administered questionnaires •Facilitated focus group discussions •Reported to the principal investigator This was a Demographic Health Survey (DHS) project providing information of population, family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, health and nutrition. •Administered questionnaires •Facilitated focus group discussions •Reported to the principal investigator
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University of Pennsylvania
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Supervisor :Malawi Longitudinal study of Families and Health
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Mar 2004 - Aug 2004
The study provides a rare record of more than a decade of demographic, socioeconomic and health conditions in Malawi. The MLSFH (1998–2012) is a collaboration of the University of Pennsylvania with the College of Medicine and the Demography Unit, Chancellor College, both at the University of Malawi. As a research supervisor I; • Translated the survey questionnaire from English to Chichewa • Translated the research protocol, consent and debriefing forms • Supervised and led a team of research assistants in data collection • Liaised with village authorities to gain access in their communities • Maintained field work journals and reporting to field directors • Supervised a qualitative journal study and transcribing Chichewa interviews to English Show less
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2004 - Feb 2004
The project was investigating the relationship between drug use and HIV/AIDS awareness Research Assistant, Zomba, Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Malawi • Administered questionnaires • Led focus group discussion • Assisted in writing a literature review for the study The project was investigating the relationship between drug use and HIV/AIDS awareness Research Assistant, Zomba, Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Malawi • Administered questionnaires • Led focus group discussion • Assisted in writing a literature review for the study
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Save the Children US
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Aug 2002 - Oct 2002
This was an applied developmental psychology study, assessing the quality of Community based Child Care Centers (CBCC’s) which arose as a response to children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The goal was to assess the contribution of the CBCCs to the psycho-social development of the orphans. • Administered questionnaires • Led focus group discussions with caregivers • Documented the activities at the Community Based Child Care Centres This was an applied developmental psychology study, assessing the quality of Community based Child Care Centers (CBCC’s) which arose as a response to children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The goal was to assess the contribution of the CBCCs to the psycho-social development of the orphans. • Administered questionnaires • Led focus group discussions with caregivers • Documented the activities at the Community Based Child Care Centres
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Education
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2015 - 2020
Rhodes University
Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology -
2013 - 2014
Harvard Medical School
Certificate Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery -
2005 - 2006
Bangor University
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Clinical Psychology -
1999 - 2003
University of Malawi
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and Psychology -
2021 -
University at Buffalo
The Institute of Trauma and Trauma informed care, Certificate Trauma informed Organization
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