PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated psychologist and psychotherapist with 10+ years of experience in counseling and mental health services. Founder & Director of CIRPE (Center for Improving Relationship and Personal Effectiveness), Puducherry. Expertise in training Counseling, psychotherapy, with a strong focus on improving mental well-being.
CORE SKILLS
- Psychotherapy & Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Relationship Counseling
- Trauma & Resilience Therapy
- Life Coaching
- Mindfulness & Stress Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder & Director
CIRPE – Puducherry, India
- Provided counseling for individuals, couples, and families
- Developed programs to improve psychological health and relationships
- Conducted workshops and therapy sessions on mental wellness
- Specialized in stress, depression, and behavioral issues
EDUCATION
- Ph.D. in Psychology – Vinayaka Missions University, Salem (2010)
- M.Phil in Psychology – Annamalai University (2006)
- PG Diploma in Guidance & Counseling (PGDGC) – Annamalai University (2003)
- M.Sc. Psychology – University of Madras (2002)
- B.A. Psychology – University of Madras (2000)
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
- REBT Practitioner Certification
- Mindfulness Meditation (Science & Practice)
- Life Coaching Training
- Clinical Psychology (Children & Adolescents)
WORKSHOPS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – NIMHANS, Bangalore
- Clinical Hypnotherapy – California Hypnosis Institute
- Transactional Analysis & NLP – Periyar University
- Projective Assessment Workshop – Periyar University
- Medical Psychology Interface Symposium – SVIMS, Tirupati
PUBLICATIONS
- Stress coping skills & goal orientation among college students
- Stress, self-efficacy & proactive coping (multiple journal publications)
- Cognitive styles & stress in higher secondary students
- Perceived stress & coping mechanisms research
- Life orientation and stress among students
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 10+ years clinical experience
- Expertise in depression, stress, and relationship issues
- Strong academic and research background