GLOBAL PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES
DR. AARTI KHANNA
[Link], Ph. D
CONSULTANT CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Regd. No. A65011 (RCI)
PHASE 1 LANE 2 G6, NEAR AJAY MAHAJAN HEART CARE,
RAM SHARNAM COLONY, PATHANKOT-145001
Psychological Evaluation Report
Socio Demographic Details
Name – Bhuvan & Geetanjali Age – 37/ M, 37/F
Gender – Male & Female Date - 0 2 /08/2025
Referral – Self R/O - Pathankot
Reason for Testing – Couple Informant – Couple
therapy Assessment
COUPLE'S COMPARISON
Note to the couple: This Couple's Counselling Report summarizes your
responses to the questionnaires you took. The questions you answered were
chosen to help develop a picture of you, and your report will probably confirm
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some things you already know about yourself. If you have questions, be sure to
ask your therapist to help you understand the feedback.
Here, your personal styles are compared side-by-side. As you review this, please
realize that there are no "rules" about whether you should be alike or different.
Also, every couple is unique, and each twosome interacts in their own way. Your
therapist will help you think about how your similarities and differences are
relevant for you as a couple, in your unique relationship.
TESTS ADMINISTERED & FINDINGS:
GEETANJALI’S PROFILE
1.) PERCIEVED STRESS SCALE:
Results
Raw Score Percentile
Total Stress (0 to 40) 22 73.3
Perceived Helplessness (0 9 N/A
to 24)
Lack of Self-Efficacy (0 to 13 N/A
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2. Experience in Close Relationship Scale
Attachment Style
Raw Score Percentile Descriptor
Avoidant Attachment 20 78 High
Anxious Attachment 26 69 Average
The client's results on the ECR-S indicate a primary attachment pattern of
Dismissive-Avoidant Romantic Attachment Style. This pattern shows
predominantly avoidant attachment features with typical levels of anxiety
in romantic relationships, suggesting someone who maintains significant
emotional distance in their romantic relationships. This pattern type
indicates someone who primarily manages relationship challenges through
distancing strategies.
Pattern Information:
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Primary Pattern: Dismissive-Avoidant Romantic Attachment Style
Pattern Key: This analysis is determined by the client's combination of High
Avoidant Attachment and Average Anxious Attachment.
Primary Attachment Pattern Analysis:
Attachment Avoidance:
High scores indicate strong discomfort with closeness and dependency in
relationships, manifesting as emotional distance, excessive self-reliance, and
reluctance to share personal feelings or rely on others. Individuals with high
avoidance tend to maintain rigid emotional boundaries and may employ
defensive strategies to protect against perceived relationship threats .
3. Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - 16 item version (DERS-16)
Results
Raw Clinical Descriptor
Score percentile
Total 43 45 Average
Nonacceptance of emotional 6 24 Low
responses
Difficulty engaging in goal-directed 9 31 Average
behaviour
Impulse control difficulties 8 60 Average
Limited access to emotion 14 50 Average
regulation strategies
Lack of emotional clarity 6 53 Average
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The client's total score falls in the average range indicating a typical level of
emotion regulation difficulties.
TARGET AREAS IN EMOTIONAL REGUALTION:
The Nonacceptance of Emotional Responses implying negative secondary
responses to negative emotions and non-accepting reactions to distress.
The Impulse Control Difficulties reflecting difficulties remaining in control of
behavior when experiencing negative emotions
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The Limited Access to Emotional Regulation Strategies showing the belief that
little can be done to regulate emotions effectively when upset.
4. FIVE FACTOR PERSONALITY SCALE:
Big 5 Factors
Score (6-30) Percentile Descriptor
Openness to Experience 14 2 Low
Conscientiousness 14 6 Low
Extroversion 17 17 Low
Agreeableness 18 12 Low
Neuroticism 17 48 Average
PERSONALITY OVERVIEW
Openness to Experience Factor- On Openness to Experience score is
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low, suggesting that she appreciates routine and prefer familiar
environments. She is likely pragmatic and down-to-earth, focusing more
on concrete information rather than abstract theories or ideas. This trait
also indicates she might be resistant to change and new ideas, tending to
be more cautious and less interested in novelty or exploring unfamiliar
concepts. Her imagination is high. Her emotionality is low. Low scorers
are less aware of their feelings and tend not to express their emotions
openly.
Conscientiousness Factor- Her score on Conscientiousness is low, which
implies she might have a spontaneous, flexible, and carefree approach to
life. Sometimes, she may struggle with details and deadlines, and she
might prioritize living in the moment over meticulously preparing for the
future. She often finds contracts, rules, and regulations overly confining.
Her self-discipline is low. Self-discipline, what many people call will-
power, refers to the ability to persist at difficult or unpleasant tasks until
they are completed. Her cautiousness is high.
Extraversion Factor- Her score on Extraversion is low, suggesting that
she is more introverted and enjoy spending time alone or in small,
intimate settings. She might be quieter, more reserved, and
contemplative, often spending time reflecting on her thoughts and
feelings. Low scorers on friendliness are not necessarily cold and hostile,
but they do not reach out to others and are perceived as distant and
reserved.
Agreeableness Factor- Her score on Agreeableness is low, suggesting
that she prioritizes her interests over those of others. She may be more
skeptical about others intentions and are comfortable with competition
and conflict. Low scorers believe that a certain amount of trickery in
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social relationships is necessary. Requests for pleading feel like an
imposition rather than an opportunity for self-fulfillment.
Neuroticism Factor- Her score on Neuroticism is in the average range,
which means she is likely to have a balance of emotional highs and lows.
She is generally calm and emotionally stable, but can still experience
periods of worry, stress, or negative emotions, particularly in response to
life's ups and downs. Her level of emotional sensitivity allows her to be
resilient, while still being in tune with her emotions and the emotions of
others. She may be afraid of specific situations or be just generally fearful.
Low scorers tend to be free from depressive feelings and tend to have no
issues with energy and initiating activities. She may be more oriented
toward long-term consequences rather than short-term pleasures and
rewards. Her vulnerability is high. High scorers on vulnerability
experience panic, confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or
stress.
6. RELATIONSHIP ASSESSMENT SCALE:
On this scale the client’s score came out to be 21 which is in average range
suggesting that she feels neither extremely satisfied nor extremely dissatisfied
with their relationship.
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5. RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION:
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BHUVAN’S PROFILE
1. PERCIEVED STRESS SCALE:
Results
Raw Score Percentile
Total Stress (0 to 40) 24 81.5
Perceived Helplessness (0 13 N/A
to 24)
Lack of Self-Efficacy (0 to 11 N/A
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2. Experience in Close Relationship Scale:
Attachment Style
Raw Score Percentile Descriptor
Avoidant Attachment 33 99.8 High
Anxious Attachment 33 93 High
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The client's results on the ECR-S indicate a primary attachment pattern of
Fearful-Avoidant Romantic Attachment Style. This pattern reveals a
significantly conflicted romantic attachment style characterised by both high
avoidance and high anxiety, often termed 'fearful-avoidant' attachment. In
romantic relationships, client simultaneously desire close emotional
connection while fearing both intimacy and abandonment. The responses
indicate a tendency to experience intense internal conflict about relationships,
finding both closeness and distance threatening.
Pattern Information:
Primary Pattern: Fearful-Avoidant Romantic Attachment Style
Pattern Key: This analysis is determined by the client's combination of
High Avoidant Attachment and High Anxious Attachment.
Primary Attachment Pattern Analysis:
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Attachment Avoidance: High scores indicate strong discomfort with
closeness and dependency in relationships, manifesting as emotional
distance, excessive self-reliance, and reluctance to share personal feelings
or rely on others. Individuals with high avoidance tend to maintain rigid
emotional boundaries and may employ defensive strategies to protect
against perceived relationship threats.
Attachment Anxiety: High scores reflect intense fears about relationship
stability and partner availability, manifesting as hypervigilance to
relationship cues, excessive need for reassurance, and difficulty
maintaining emotional equilibrium when partners are unavailable.
Individuals with high anxiety tend to seek excessive closeness and
validation from relationship partners.
3. Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale - 16 item version (DERS-16);
Results
Raw Clinical Descriptor
Score percentile
Total 65 88 High
Nonacceptance of emotional 12 74 High
responses
Difficulty engaging in goal-directed 12 55 Average
behaviour
Impulse control difficulties 14 92 High
Limited access to emotion 20 82 High
regulation strategies
Lack of emotional clarity 7 67 Average
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The client's total score suggests difficulties with emotion regulation. They may
experience frequent challenges in understanding or managing emotions
effectively, particularly during times of distress
TARGET AREAS IN EMOTIONAL REGUALTION:
The responses on the Impulse subscale indicate substantial difficulty controlling
behaviour when emotionally aroused, often engaging in impulsive or regrettable
actions when upset.
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The responses on the Strategies subscale indicate limited access to effective
emotion regulation strategies and a belief that little can be done to feel better
once distressed. Their score is on the 82nd percentile when compared to a
clinical adult sample.
4. FIVE FACTOR PERSONALITY SCALE:
Big 5 Factors
Score (6-30) Percentile Descriptor
Openness to Experience 21 37 Average
Conscientiousness 18 27 Low
Extroversion 27 96 High
Agreeableness 24 71 High
Neuroticism 19 64 Average
PERSONALITY OVERVIEW:
Openness to Experience Factor His score on Openness to Experience
is in the average range, suggesting a balanced approach to novelty and
tradition. He is likely comfortable with a mix of routine and novelty,
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open to new experiences and ideas but not actively seeking them out
all the time. He appreciates both concrete information and abstract
concepts, allowing him to adapt depending on the situation and the
demands of the environment. He is open-minded to new and unusual
ideas. He enjoys riddles, puzzles, and brain teasers.
Conscientiousness Factor: His score on Conscientiousness is low, which
implies he might have a spontaneous, flexible, and carefree approach to
life. Sometimes, he may struggle with details and deadlines, and he might
prioritise living in the moment over meticulously preparing for the future.
His cautiousness is high. Cautiousness describes the disposition to think
through possibilities before acting. High scorers on the cautiousness scale
take their time when making decisions.
Extraversion Factor. His score on Extraversion is high, indicating that
he is sociable, outgoing, and comfortable in interacting with others. He
gains energy from being around people and enjoy engaging in social
situations. He is likely to be talkative, assertive, and comfortable
expressing his feelings and desires openly. Low scorers on friendliness
are not necessarily cold and hostile, but he does not reach out to others
and are perceived as distant and reserved. His gregariousness is high.
Gregarious people find the company of others pleasantly stimulating and
rewarding. He enjoys the excitement of crowds. His assertiveness is high.
High scorers on assertiveness like to speak out, take charge, and direct
the activities of others. He tends to be leaders in groups. Active
individuals lead fast-paced, busy lives. He moves about quickly,
energetically, and vigorously, and he is involved in many activities. His
excitement seeking is high. High scorers on this scale are easily bored
without high levels of stimulation. He loves bright lights and hustle and
bustle. He is likely to take risks and seek thrills. His cheerfulness is high.
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Client who scores high on this scale typically experience a range of
positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy.
Agreeableness Factor. His score on Agreeableness is high, indicating
that he has a strong interest in others' needs and well- being. He is likely
to be empathetic, considerate, friendly, and cooperative. He prefers to
avoid conflicts and are likely to go out of his way to help others, being
generally well-liked due to your compassionate and understanding
nature. He is perfectly willing to compromise or to deny his own needs in
order to get along with others. His modesty is high. High scorers on this
scale do not like to claim that he is better than other people. His sympathy
is high. Client who scores high on this scale are tender-hearted and
compassionate.
Neuroticism Factor. His score on Neuroticism is in the average range,
which means he is likely to have a balance of emotional highs and lows.
He is generally calm and emotionally stable, but can still experience
periods of worry, stress, or negative emotions, particularly in response
to life's ups and downs. His level of emotional sensitivity allows him to
be resilient, while still being in tune with your emotions and the
emotions of others. His anger is high. Client who scores high in anger feel
enraged when things do not go his way. He is sensitive about being
treated fairly and feel resentful and bitter when he feels he is being
cheated. He is comfortable being himself and do not constantly worry
about how others perceive him or seek validation from others. His
vulnerability is high. High scorers on vulnerability experience panic,
confusion, and helplessness when under pressure or stress.
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5. RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION:
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6. RELATIONSHIP ASSESSMENT SCALE:
On this scale the client’s score came out to be 21 which is in average range
suggesting that he feels neither extremely satisfied nor extremely dissatisfied with
their relationship.
THERAPEUTIC CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE COUPLE
BHUVAN GEETANJALI
Focusing on emotional Prominent avoidant tendencies
regulation within relationships. while acknowledging and
Building awareness of the normalizing typical relationship
conflicting needs for intimacy anxieties.
and safety. Partner understanding
Building skills for maintaining Handling conflicts
connection during relationship
stress, and learning to
communicate relationship needs
effectively.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Couple therapy
Dr. Aarti Khanna
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
CRR NO. A65011
Disclaimer: Findings are based on the clients’ responses and information
provided by the informant during clinical interview and as interpreted by
available standardized norms. This report is not valid for medico-legal
purpose.
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