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Ishita Kothiyal

Summary

Ishita is a dynamic counseling psychologist with extensive experience of over five years, specializing in multicultural counseling and psychoeducational workshops. She has a proven ability to enhance mental health outcomes using Gestalt and REBT therapeutic techniques, as well as tailored psychoeducational workshops and mindfulness training. Ishita is adept at fostering resilience and self-care among clients, while effectively managing complex case assessments in high-pressure environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Counseling Psychologist

Truworth Wellness
09.2024 - Current
  • In my capacity as a Counseling Psychologist, I worked with clients with mental health issues in an individual and group therapy settings. I evaluated clients on their interests, abilities, and needs, in conjunction with their clinical presentations, to develop customized treatment plans. I facilitated psychoeducational workshops for clients to improve their self-care techniques and coping skills, and to teach them how to manage stress. Gestalt, REBT, trauma-focused therapy models and mindfulness based practices were utilized to implement treatment.

Employee & Labor Relations Professional

IBM
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Created comprehensive case reports, warning letters, and compensation assessments for senior management review.Ensured timely resolution of cases by managing activities with Internal Audit, HR Legal Counsel, and Offboarding teams. After initial assessment and response, redirected cases involving workplace sensitivity to senior Employee Concerns and Labour Relations experts for prompt resolution.

Health Promotion/Wellbeing Delivery Specialist

IBM
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Monitored the effectiveness of mental health and EAP counseling programs. Referred employees to appropriate EAP counselors or internal Human Resource professionals after case history and assessment. Created and circulated health promotion content focused on mental health awareness, well-being, and EAP services.Facilitated psychoeducational activities focusing on resilience, self-care, and mindfulness.

Deputy Manager Learning & Development

Narayana Hrudayalaya
05.2018 - 04.2021
  • Created managerial development programs for mid- to senior-level leadership across 10+ hospital locations in India. Conducted training needs analysis for front office, administrative, and nursing staff. Handled mapping of over 80 roles impacted by duplication of designations and roles.

Education

MHA - Master of Hospital Administration

Tata Institute of Social Sciences
India
05-2018

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Christ University
India
03-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Honours

Panjab University
India
04-2011

Skills

  • Multicultural counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Psychoeducational workshops
  • Mindfulness techniques
  • REBT and Gestalt therapeutic techniques
  • Administration and management

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

  • Bharatiya Counselling Psychology Association (BCPA) License: Life Member
  • ISO 45003:2021: Occupational Health & Safety Management- Psychological Health & Safety at Work

Accomplishments

  • IELTS BAND 8.5 (Feb 2025)
  • Indian Academy of Applied Psychology: Oral Paper presented (Feb 2025)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Counseling Psychologist

Truworth Wellness
09.2024 - Current

Employee & Labor Relations Professional

IBM
08.2022 - 05.2024

Health Promotion/Wellbeing Delivery Specialist

IBM
05.2021 - 08.2022

Deputy Manager Learning & Development

Narayana Hrudayalaya
05.2018 - 04.2021

MHA - Master of Hospital Administration

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Master of Science - Counseling Psychology

Christ University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology Honours

Panjab University

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