Kiruba Meera Gandhi Mohan Gandhi

Self-Employed Therapist (Online Practice)
UK & India | [Year] – Present

Provided online therapeutic support to clients across the UK and India, working with diverse cultural, social, and psychological contexts.

Supported individuals experiencing acute distress and crisis, applying ethical and trauma-informed crisis intervention and stabilization techniques.

Facilitated therapeutic group sessions, fostering safe, inclusive, and collaborative spaces for shared reflection and growth.

Worked alongside clients in long-term therapy, offering consistent, relational support tailored to individual goals and needs.

Practiced from a queer-affirmative, person-centered, and neurodiversity-affirming framework, prioritizing client autonomy, identity affirmation, and strengths-based care.

• Established rapport with diverse clientele, fostering trusting relationships conducive to successful therapy outcomes.
• Enhanced student well-being by providing individualized support and guidance through regular counseling sessions.
• Promoted a positive school culture by organizing workshops on topics like stress management, time management, and effective communication skills.
• Reduced disciplinary incidents by implementing proactive behavior management strategies that encouraged personal responsibility and accountability among students.
• Served as a liaison between school personnel, families, community partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration in addressing student needs.
• Collaborated with teachers to identify students in need of additional support and designed tailored interventions to assist them.
• Provided crisis intervention support as needed, addressing urgent mental health concerns and connecting students with appropriate resources for ongoing care.
• Led staff and faculty training and development to support program objectives.
• Selected, administered and scored psychological tests.
• Applied crisis intervention techniques in emergency contexts, utilizing therapeutic rapport to reduce distress and stabilize situations.
• Collaborated with educators, school administrators and external professionals in development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Developed culturally-responsive curricula and materials, fostering a more inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Implemented targeted interventions for students struggling academically or socially, resulting in increased success rates.
• Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
• Enhanced patient well-being through the integration of mindfulness-based interventions and relaxation techniques into therapeutic sessions.
• Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results, and recommended improvements.
• Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
• Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
• Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.

• Engaged in supporting and counselling students aged 10-16 years,addressing mental health challenges and behavioral difficulties.
• Offered personalized assistance and interventions to students requiring extra learning support.
• Partnered with educators,parents and other social communities to create and foster constructive and beneficial learning settings.
• Established compassionate relationships with vulnerable students, fostering their personal growth and boosting self-confidence.
• Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with specific subjects or concepts, leading to increased comprehension.
• Served as a liaison between special education staff members and general education teachers, fostering collaboration and understanding of student needs.
• Managed small groups of students during class activities, enabling more personalized instruction from the teacher.
• Contributed to the planning and execution of extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
• Assisted in the implementation of classroom accommodations, such as visual aids or modified materials, to better support students with diverse learning needs.
• Assisted with development and analysis of Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plans (BSP).
• Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress.
• Prepared materials and resources for lesson delivery, streamlining the teaching process for educators.

• Supported students with diverse learning profiles,such as ADD,ADHD,ASD and developmental delays,in unlocking their full potential for independence.
• Recognized unique challenges and worked collaboratively with the students to develop strategies that catered to their specific needs.
• Fostered a sense of belonging and empowerment by offering guidance and resources to help students overcome obstacles and develop the skills necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Delivered individualized support and targeted interventions, focusing on building self-esteem, enhancing learning abilities, and enabling students to reach their fullest potential.
• Assisted in maintaining accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports for data-driven decision making.
• Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.

• Shadowed a Clinical Psychologist at the District Early Intervention Center providing assessment,treatment and support to children with ASD,mental health and special needs with Psychological Assessments.
• Collected detailed case histories,meticulously documenting and efficiently organizing them for secure storage.
• Assisted the Clinical Psychologist with conducting assessments, therapy sessions and interventions tailored to each child's unique needs.
• Conducted intake interviews with new patients, gathering essential background information to inform subsequent treatment planning efforts.
• Developed and maintained professional rapport with clients, establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship conducive to progress.
• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation, ensuring adherence to ethical guidelines and best practices in recordkeeping.
• Adapted therapeutic approaches based on individual client needs, applying appropriate theoretical frameworks for optimal results.
• Educated families on effective communication strategies, improving overall family dynamics and supporting healthy relationships within the home environment.