Gayathri Venkataraman
Summary
Keen to find a challenging position within an ambitious organisation where I will be able to continue to increase my work experience & develop my abilities.
A hardworking, conscientious and caring counsellor with extensive knowledge of analysing the root causes, support, rehabilitation and guidance to clients who have experienced trauma or hardship. Having a proven ability to empathise with individuals whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy. Comfortable working and communicating with people from all backgrounds and having experience of trauma, abuse, addiction, depression, marital difficulties and child-parent conflicts.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
PHYSIOTHERAPY COUNSELLOR
SIVASHANTA MOTHER AND CHILD CARE
Coimbatore
07.2018 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans based on clients' needs and circumstances.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to create integrated care approaches, ensuring holistic support for clients.
- Facilitated group sessions that enhanced emotional well-being and strengthened social connections.
- Provided counseling support to mothers and children, fostering emotional resilience and developmental growth.
- Provided counseling support to mothers and children in a compassionate environment.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and develop tailored care plans.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focusing on parenting skills and emotional well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive client care.
- Developed educational materials on child development and maternal health topics.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for individuals facing difficult situations or events.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately.
- Facilitated communication between school personnel, parents and guardians, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals involved in the student's care.
- Collected personal data and insurance information from patients to complete intake paperwork.
- Conducted outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health services and resources available in the community.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars on mental health awareness, stress management, and coping strategies.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with referral sources, including physicians, schools, and community agencies.
- Offered consultation services to organizations on creating mentally healthy workplace environments.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health issues.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage client engagement and facilitate behavior change.
COUNSELLOR
ASHA COUNSELLING CENTRE
Coimbatore
04.2009 - 05.2017
- Counselling clients with mental health issues & drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conducted client interviews to gather critical information for tailored treatment.
- Developing suitable treatment plans and implementing them.
- Practiced active listening to fully understand client concerns.
- Establishing trust and a bond with clients.
- Carrying out complex therapeutic assessments on vulnerable service users.
- Monitoring a client's response to counselling, looking for signs of improvement.
- Referred clients to specialized healthcare professionals to enhance support and recovery.
- Provide comprehensive assessments of clients on which to base appropriate counselling interventions, or to make recommendations for referral to other healthcare professionals.
- Identify problems quickly, explaining it to a client & then finding a solution.
- Interviewing, observing and testing clients to get information about them.
- Maintained clinical records and provided detailed reports to ensure continuity of care.
- Meeting with a client's family, social worker and to exchange information.
- Experience of working with young people and vulnerable adults.
- Attended training days for ongoing professional development.
- Having a person centred approach towards counselling.
- A hardworking, conscientious and caring counsellor with extensive knowledge of analyzing the root causes, support, rehabilitation and guidance to clients who have experienced trauma or hardship.
- Having a proven ability to empathize with individuals whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy.
TRANSACTION ANALYST
ASHA COUNSELLING CENTRE
- Ability to quickly analyse complex problems & negotiate with severe traumatic patients of any kind.
- Aware of policies and procedures regarding equal opportunities, child protection.
Education
Professional Diploma - Counselling Skills
ASHA COUNSELLING CENTRE
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IndiaM.A. - SOCIOLOGY
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Counsellor
- Personal therapy
- Facilitating therapy groups
- Trauma counselling
- Sexual abuse victims
- Post traumatic Stress Disorder
- Marriage counselling
- Interviewing
- Active listening
- Mentoring
- Support of cancer patients
- Listening skills
- Reliability
- Patience
- Calm manner
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Therapeutic assessment
- Child development education
- Team collaboration skills
- Mental health awareness training
- Emotional resilience building
- Problem identification and resolution
- Medical records oversight
Personal Information
- Passport Number: L 2155131
- Date of Birth: 06/23/68
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Timeline
PHYSIOTHERAPY COUNSELLOR
SIVASHANTA MOTHER AND CHILD CARE
07.2018 - Current
COUNSELLOR
ASHA COUNSELLING CENTRE
04.2009 - 05.2017
TRANSACTION ANALYST
ASHA COUNSELLING CENTRE
Professional Diploma - Counselling Skills
ASHA COUNSELLING CENTRE
M.A. - SOCIOLOGY
ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY