DIVYA KHATTAR
Gurugram
Summary
As a Counselling Psychologist with over 270 hours of experience working with young adults, I have addressed a diverse array of issues including self and identity, interpersonal relationships, trauma, anxiety, stress, body image concerns, behavioral addictions, grief, and family conflicts. I use a person-centered approach and a trauma informed lens to view and understand the nature of my clients' concerns. I also employ CBT and am insight oriented in my practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselling Psychologist
DIYwithDivya
Gurugram
06.2024 - Current
- Founder of my private practice DIYwithDivya
- Provide comprehensive individual counselling services for adults, focusing on a wide range of issues. My approach is deeply person-centered and trauma-informed, ensuring that each client feels understood and supported.
- In my practice, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an insight-oriented perspective to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. This combination allows me to address immediate concerns while fostering long-term personal growth and self-awareness.
- I conduct thorough assessments and provide continuous evaluations to track progress and adjust therapeutic strategies accordingly.
Junior Psychotherapist
Peace By Piece Psychotherapy
Gurugram
06.2024 - Current
- I provide online counselling sessions to a diverse clientele, addressing a variety of mental health issues. My responsibilities include conducting initial assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions through virtual platforms. I focus on creating a safe and supportive online environment where clients can openly discuss their concerns and work towards their mental health goals.
Trainee Counsellor (Pro Bono therapy)
Christ University BGR campus
Bengaluru
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Took pro bono counselling sessions for young adults for concerns like anxiety, suicidal ideation & self-harm, trauma, self-esteem, depression, body image issues, overthinking, assertiveness, behavioral addictions, interpersonal relationship conflicts, etc.
- Used different therapeutic modalities.
Trainee Counsellor (Pro Bono therapy)
Global Institute of Management Sciences
Bengaluru
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Took pro bono counselling sessions for young adults for concerns like anxiety, self-esteem, depression, body image issues, overthinking, interpersonal relationship conflicts, anger management, etc.
- Used different therapeutic modalities.
Trainee Counsellor – Psychoeducation Workshops
Christ School ICSE
Bengaluru
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Psychoeducation sessions on different Positive Psychology & Well-being oriented topics like Teamwork, Perspective taking, Persistence, Leadership, Kindness, Gratitude, etc. for 6th grade students.
- Facilitated through engaging discussions, activities and stories.
Summer Intern (Counselling)
India Vision Foundation (founded by Dr. Kiran Bedi)
New Delhi
05.2023 - 06.2023
- I worked on the NGO’s three projects aimed towards prison reformation and rehabilitation – Inside Prison Program, Children of Vulnerable Families Program and Training of Prison Officials Program.
- I prepared modules and conducted psychoeducation sessions for vulnerable adolescents (from families with criminal/prison history), interacted with and counselled female inmates in Gurgaon prison, prepared reports on trainings for prison warders with psychological dimensions, among many other tasks.
- Additionally, I did a lot of admin work, content writing, report formulation, and suggested interventions based on my observations during the field visits.
Content Writer – Freelancer
Adomantra Digital India Pvt Ltd.
02.2023 - 03.2023
- I wrote international travel articles on different topics for the company’s online blog.
Clinical Psychology Intern
Moolchand Medcity
03.2021 - 05.2021
- The internship comprised of a series of academic classes, induction training, case history training, MSE, diagnosis of mental disorders, treatment formulation, intervention strategies, and psychoeducation.
Summer School Internship (Psychology)
Fortis Hospital
Gurugram
06.2018 - 06.2018
- The internship program comprised of a series of academic classes oriented towards clinical disorders and psychotherapy, techniques of psychological interviewing along with an experiential learning on understanding the self.
- There was an introduction to areas of super specialization within the field of psychology.
Education
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
Christ University
Bengaluru, India06-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology & English
Christ University
Bengaluru, India05-2022
High School - Humanities
DPS, Sector-45, Gurgaon
Gurgaon, India04-2019
Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Psycho-education
- Psychotherapy
- Counselling with young adults
- Mental Health advocacy
- Trauma informed lens
- Session notes, MSE & Treatment planning
Workshops And Certifications
- Navigating The Rapids: Assessment and Structured Intervention for Adult ADHD - Online 4-hr Workshop (May 2024)
- Understanding Behavioral Addicton: Approach, Evaluation & Management - Online 10-hr intensive Workshop (April 2024)
- Queer Affirmative Therapy - Online 8-hr intensive Workshop (January 2024)
- Understanding the Neurobiology of Trauma and Dissociation: Theory and Practical Applications in Therapy - Online 10-hr intensive Workshop (September 2023)
- Feminism and Social Justice - Coursera course (May 2020)
- Understanding the Impact of Trauma in Early Childhood - Udemy course (April 2020)
Significant Community Social Work Undertaken
- Community Service Intern at Youth For Seva, Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 - Participated in various community service projects in the verticals of education, health, and environment.
- Content Writer at Literacy India, Jan 2021 – Apr 2021 - My role involved interviewing beneficiaries of the organization and framing detailed case reports on them. I applied and incorporated a psychological dimension in the case reports to provide a psycho-socio perspective of the condition of underprivileged women and children associated with the NGO which would help the NGO to further refine and tailor-make their projects.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Counselling Psychologist
DIYwithDivya
06.2024 - Current
Junior Psychotherapist
Peace By Piece Psychotherapy
06.2024 - Current
Trainee Counsellor (Pro Bono therapy)
Global Institute of Management Sciences
12.2023 - 03.2024
Trainee Counsellor – Psychoeducation Workshops
Christ School ICSE
10.2023 - 02.2024
Trainee Counsellor (Pro Bono therapy)
Christ University BGR campus
07.2023 - 03.2024
Summer Intern (Counselling)
India Vision Foundation (founded by Dr. Kiran Bedi)
05.2023 - 06.2023
Content Writer – Freelancer
Adomantra Digital India Pvt Ltd.
02.2023 - 03.2023
Clinical Psychology Intern
Moolchand Medcity
03.2021 - 05.2021
Summer School Internship (Psychology)
Fortis Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2018
Master of Science - Counselling Psychology
Christ University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology & English
Christ University
High School - Humanities
DPS, Sector-45, Gurgaon
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