Nisha Jose T
Kottayam,Kerala
Summary
A dedicated Therapist & Counsellor, Educator, and Inclusion Advocate with over 15 years of professional experience across counselling, disability inclusion, curriculum design, and psychosocial education. As the Founder and Managing Director of Vathil Foundation, I have led numerous initiatives in mental health, inclusive education, and community engagement. My work integrates psychological insight, policy understanding, and human rights perspectives to foster equity and dignity for people with disabilities and marginalized communities. Currently pursuing advanced studies in Science and Religion and International Mental Health Law, Policies, and Rights-Based Practices, I bring a multidisciplinary approach that bridges psychology, ethics, and social justice to program development and institutional leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder & Managing Director
Vathil Foundation
Kottayam, Kerala
01.2018 - Current
- Established and lead a psychosocial and educational nonprofit focused on mental health, inclusion, and rights-based education.
- Designed and implemented training programs for teachers, parents, and social work students on counselling and Disability Inclusion.
- Developed and conducted the Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Spearheaded digital inclusion and responsible computing initiatives for disability-inclusive education, supported by Mozilla Foundation’s Responsible Computing Challenge.
- Organized IDE & A 2014 – National Seminar on Disability Inclusion, with a special focus on Digital Inclusion.
- Resource Person for the National Seminar, Sadgamaya 2025: Reframing Disability: From Stigma to Empowerment – presented on ‘Disability Inclusion: Challenges, Opportunities & Potential Areas for Intervention.’
- Panelist for the Inclusive Education Summit by Rotary Club for World Disability Advocacy.
Counselling Psychologist
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Provided individual and group counselling to children, adolescents, and families across schools and centres in Kerala and Bangalore.
- Supported children with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behavioural challenges.
- Conducted training and awareness programs for teachers and parents on child development and inclusive practices.
Writer and Blogger
Times of India & Independent Publications
01.2017 - Current
- Authored articles on mental health, parenting, disability inclusion, and psychosocial wellbeing.
- Advocates for narrative transformation and social empathy through reflective writing.
Education
MA - Science and Religion
10.2025
PG Diploma - International Mental Health Law, Policies and Rights-Based Practices
10.2025
MSc - Counselling Psychology
Montfort College
Diploma - Narrative Ideas and Practices
Narrative Practices India
Skills
- Disability Inclusion & Advocacy
- Child & Adolescent Counselling
- Psychosocial & Community Mental Health
- Curriculum & Program Development
- Project & Organizational Leadership
- Research, Training & Capacity Building
- Rights-Based and Culturally Sensitive Approaches
Certification
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Couple Counselling
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming – Basic & Advanced
- Master Trainer for Autism & Assistive Technology – Spastic Society of Karnataka
Affiliations
Rotary Club for World Disability Advocacy, Member
Languages
English
Malayalam
Research Academic Contributions
- Principal Investigator, Digital Inclusion for People with Disabilities, Mozilla Foundation’s Responsible Computing Challenge, Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous
- Presented Poster, Social Integration of Persons with Disabilities, ICCE 2023, Trivandrum
- Presented Paper, Psychological Reframing of Sins in International Symposium: Emotions, Beliefs, and Mental Health- Cognitive and Neurological Perspectives, 2025-02-01
Personal Vision Statement
To integrate psychology, technology, and rights-based frameworks in building inclusive systems where every individual — regardless of disability, culture, or background — can flourish with dignity and belonging.
Timeline
Founder & Managing Director
Vathil Foundation
01.2018 - Current
Writer and Blogger
Times of India & Independent Publications
01.2017 - Current
Counselling Psychologist
01.2011 - 01.2018
MA - Science and Religion
PG Diploma - International Mental Health Law, Policies and Rights-Based Practices
MSc - Counselling Psychology
Montfort College
Diploma - Narrative Ideas and Practices
Narrative Practices India