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Hi, I’m
Loganayaki K
M.Sc. Counselling Psychology
Vellore
“Growth occurs when one goes beyond one’s limits. Realising that is also part of training.”
Itachi Uchiha
Summary
Motivated, self-directed postgraduate with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Invests passion and commitment to mental health, with a particular interest in the field of military psychology and trauma counselling. Equipped with a solid foundation in research methodologies, data analysis, and critical thinking. Eager to attain hands-on experience in the nuances of several specializations of counselling. Growing as a skilled and multiculturally competent counsellor.
Overview
5
years of post-secondary education
4
Certificates
3
Languages
5
years of professional experience
Education
Indian Institute of Psychology And Research, BCUBengaluru, Karnataka
Master of Science from Counselling Psychology
12.2020 - 10.2022
University Overview
- Graduated with 8.93 CGPA
- Gold medalist, Bengaluru City University (2020-22)
- President, Students' Union (2021-22)
Stella Maris College, Madras University Chennai, TN
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
06.2017 - 04.2020
University Overview
- Graduated with 6.9 GPA
- President, Photography Club (2019-20)
Avb Matriculation Higher Secondary School Coimbatore, TN
Senior Secondary (XII)
06.2016 - 04.2017
University Overview
Passed out with 95%
Nava Bharath National School Coimbatore, TN
Secondary (X)
06.2014 - 06.2015
University Overview
Passed out with 10 CGPA
Work History
MAANASABengaluru
Project Associate
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Currently engaged in academic book editing projects.
- Provide counseling support to children in Conflict with the Law residing at Observation Home, Madiwala, offering guidance and support during their challenging circumstances.
Private Practice Vellore
Counsellor
10.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Assisted clients in addressing personal and emotional concerns, fostering growth and well-being.
Cadeto India Bengaluru
Student Counsellor
06.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Worked closely with Lt. Col. Dheeresh Tripathi in understanding and helping students achieve their goals keeping in mind their mental health.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
PsychSchool
Counselling Trainee
06.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Worked closely with Dr. Prerna Dhingra to acquire optimum levels of communication and techniques to become skilled, effective and multi-culturally competent counsellor through experiential learning (practicum session) for four hours per week and received supervision for my clients.
Lonepack
Volunteer- Listener
06.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Serving as "Listener" in Lonepack Buddy Project, providing psychological first aid via chat through online platform.
- Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
Institute of Social Sciences
Research Intern
04.2019 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Worked with director of institute, Dr. Ash Narian Roy, on basics of approaching research and worked on paper presentation on Myanmar's national diplomacy, armed conflict and it's effects on non-combatants.
- Assisted 'The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in India' with organizing celebration of 129th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minn.
Namma Ooru FoundationChennai
Project Intern
11.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- Training in solid waste management followed by educating campaigns for students from primary to senior secondary classes for 6 schools and helped them go green.
- Tracked and analyzed reports to determine needed improvements.
Certification
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
Skills
Psychological First Aid
Research Aptitude
English Proficiency
MS Office
Hindi Proficiency
Event Management
Adobe Lightroom CC & Premiere Pro
Interests
Marathons
Military Psychology
Baking
Watching sitcoms and anime
Projects
- Dissertation- Relationship between Parentification and Splitting among adult dependents of Indian Military Personnel- IIPR 2022
- Panel Discussion- Analyzing the 2030 Human Rights Agenda from a Psychological Perspective, with emphasis on the grassroots efforts- IIPR 2021
- Paper Presentation and Panel- Effects of COVID on parenting and subsequent effects on children- IIPR 2021
- Paper Presentation- Effects of military regime on non-combatant in Myanmar- ISS 2019
Awards and Honours
- Gold medalist - M.Sc.Psychological Counselling, Bengaluru City University (2020-22)
- Class Topper- M.Sc. Counselling Psychology, IIPR, 2020-21
- Winner- Creative writing - Intra collegiate, IIPR 2020
- Best Photographer - Outgoing Student Award, Stella Maris College, Madras University (2020)
- Best Photographer at several Model UN conference in various reputed universities such as SRM, KIIT, VIT etc. across India.(2018-20)
- Most Promising Student- Department of Sociology, Stella Maris College, Madras University (2018)
- Individual Champion - Under 18 category- Intraschool sports meet, AVB Matriculation High School, Coimbatore (2017)
- Individual Champion - Under 16 category- Intraschool sports meet, Nava Bharath National School, Coimbatore (2015)
Leadership & Extra Curricular
- President, Students' Union, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bengaluru Central University (Jan 2022 - Oct 2022)
- Secretary, Students' Union, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bengaluru Central University (June - Dec 2021)
- ECAC Representative, Counseling psychology (M.Sc. 1st year), Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bengaluru Central University (Jan- June 2021)
- President, Photography and Filmmaking club, Stella Maris College, Madras University (2019-2020)
- Head of photography at several Model United Nations conference in various reputed universities across India.
- Member of National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of SMC, MU(2017-20)
Timeline
Project Associate
MAANASA
09.2023 - Current
Counsellor
Private Practice
10.2022 - 08.2023
Student Counsellor
Cadeto India
06.2022 - 08.2022
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
04-2022
Counselling Trainee
PsychSchool
06.2021 - 02.2022
Volunteer- Listener
Lonepack
06.2021 - 11.2021
Psychological First Aid, John Hopkins University, Coursera
01-2021
Indian Institute of Psychology And Research, BCU
Master of Science from Counselling Psychology
12.2020 - 10.2022
Professional In Event Management- Designing Experiential Learning, Media Point Academy , Chennai
03-2020
Research Intern
Institute of Social Sciences
04.2019 - 05.2019
Project Intern
Namma Ooru Foundation
11.2018 - 12.2018
Social Connect, Centre for Social Initiative and Management(CSIM), Chennai
11-2018
Stella Maris College, Madras University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology
06.2017 - 04.2020
Avb Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Senior Secondary (XII)
06.2016 - 04.2017
Nava Bharath National School
Secondary (X)
06.2014 - 06.2015