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opeyemi oshilagun

@opeyemioshilagun

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Psychology graduate and mental health practitioner focused on accessible, evidence-based care.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can deliver evidence-based counselling, lead community mental health programs, expand access to care, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

I am a psychology graduate from the University of Ibadan with hands-on experience delivering clinical assessments, one-on-one counselling, and group therapy in clinical and community settings.

As a Volunteer Intern at Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba and an in-house counsellor with MANI, I conduct psychological assessments, document therapy sessions, and maintain confidentiality while receiving consistent positive client feedback.

I have led mental health awareness initiatives reaching thousands of students, integrated counselling services into campus events, and coordinated community outreach programs emphasizing culturally relevant communication and practical prevention strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volunteer Intern

Current

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba

Mar 2025 - Present (7 months)

Conduct psychological assessments and clinical interviews to support accurate diagnosis, document therapy sessions, and facilitate group therapy that improved patient wellbeing.

Psychological Assessment Clinical Interviewing Group Therapy Mental Health Support Confidentiality Case Management

Current

Mental Health Awareness Coordinator

Current

University of Ibadan Student Union

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Produced mental health content reaching 20,000+ students and increased engagement by 40%, facilitated feedback-driven awareness strategies, and coordinated on-campus counselling services during Health Day.

Content Production Community Outreach Stakeholder Engagement Program Coordination Monitoring & Evaluation

Current

In-House Counsellor

Current

Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative

Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Delivered virtual one-on-one counselling with consistent positive feedback, maintained confidential session records, and participated in ongoing trainings to improve evidence-based practice.

Counselling Teletherapy Confidentiality Record keeping Evidence Based Therapy Professional Development

Secretary, Directorate of Intervention

Asido Campus, University of Ibadan

Sep 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Coordinated crisis responses and organized psycho-educational sessions to reduce stigma, while supporting mental health campaign strategy development to improve student outreach.

Crisis Response Campaign Strategy Administrative Support

Program Coordinator

Red Alert

Feb 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Co-organized monthly awareness events on healthy relationships, moderated live sessions to foster dialogue on emotional safety, and managed logistics for an annual flagship event to increase participation.

Event Coordination Public Speaking Community Engagement Logistics Management Volunteer Management

Health Committee Member

University of Ibadan Health Day

Oct 2024 - Nov 2024 (1 month)

Initiated and integrated mental health services into the L-DAY program, led collaboration with professionals to provide counselling to 100 students, and received positive feedback from participants and staff.

Integration Partnership Building Service Delivery Event Coordination

Associate, General Secretariat

Nigeria Association of Psychology Students, UI

Feb 2021 - Jan 2022 (11 months)

Managed internal communications and meetings to streamline operations and supported external outreach and event planning across academic and professional platforms.

Communication Meeting Coordination Event Planning Outreach Administrative Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Ibadan

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

2021 - 2025

Activities and societies: Mental Health Awareness Coordinator, Health Committee for University of Ibadan Health Day, member of Nigeria Association of Psychology Students; participated in outreach and counselling initiatives.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with coursework and practical experience in counselling and mental health outreach from January 2021 to February 2025.