Sakshi Patil

Conducting individual counseling sessions (pro bono) with clients experiencing concerns such as emotional distress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues.

Using core counseling skills, such as active listening, empathy, paraphrasing, and summarizing, to build rapport and understanding.

Supporting clients in enhancing emotional awareness, exploring concerns, and developing coping strategies.

Maintaining basic case documentation while adhering to ethical guidelines, including confidentiality and client autonomy.

Engaging in regular supervision and reflective practice to strengthen counseling skills and case understanding.

• Conducting individual counselling sessions (pro bono) with clients experiencing concerns such as emotional distress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and adjustment issues.
• Using core counselling skills such as active listening, empathy, paraphrasing, and summarizing to build rapport and understanding.
• Supporting clients in enhancing emotional awareness, exploring concerns, and developing coping strategies.
• Maintaining basic case documentation while adhering to ethical guidelines including confidentiality and client autonomy.
• Engaging in regular supervision and reflective practice to strengthen counselling skills and case understanding.

• Facilitated group counselling sessions for clients focusing on emotional expression, peer support, and shared recovery experiences.
• Encouraged open communication and group participation to build a safe and supportive therapeutic environment.
• Assisted in guiding discussions on coping strategies, relapse prevention, and emotional regulation.
• Observed and managed group dynamics, including participation levels, interpersonal interactions, and conflict within the group.
• Applied basic counselling skills such as active listening, empathy, and summarizing in a group setting.
• Collaborated with supervisors in planning and reflecting on group sessions to improve effectiveness.

• Conducted individual counselling sessions with clients dealing with substance use and addiction-related concerns under supervision.
• Facilitated group counselling sessions focusing on relapse prevention, emotional regulation, and peer support.
• Assisted clients in developing structured daily routines and activity schedules to support recovery and improve functioning.
• Practiced active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental communication to build therapeutic rapport with clients.
• Observed and participated in case discussions and rehabilitation planning with the multidisciplinary team.
• Helped clients explore coping strategies, triggers, and motivation for recovery during counselling interactions.

• Conducted psychoeducational sessions for students (Grades 6-8) on topics such as healthy friendships, boundaries, respecting differences, and emotional awareness.
• Facilitated interactive classroom activities and demonstrations to help students understand healthy relationship behaviors.
• Assisted in screening and observation of students using the PRASHAST Disability Screening Checklist to support early identification of learning and developmental concerns.
• Provided basic emotional support and active listening to students in a safe and supportive environment under supervision.
• Collaborated with teachers to explain screening tools and student behavioral indicators in simple language.
• Designed engaging educational materials (illustrations, activity cards, and demonstrations) to improve student participation and understanding.

• Conducted psychiatric case history taking under supervision, gathering detailed information on presenting complaints, personal history, family background, and psychosocial factors.
• Performed Mental Status Examination (MSE) to assess clients’ appearance, behaviour, mood, thought processes, perception, cognition, and insight.
• Observed clinical interviews and diagnostic discussions conducted by mental health professionals.
• Assisted in clinical documentation and case discussions to understand diagnostic formulation and treatment planning.
• Gained exposure to various psychiatric conditions and clinical assessment procedures in a hospital setting.

Assisted in conducting awareness programs on child mental health and well-being.

Facilitated group activities for underprivileged children focusing on emotional expression.

Engaged in distribution drives, and coordinated with the team to support families in need.
Developed skills in community outreach, empathy, and teamwork in a grassroots setting.