Shruti Sethia
Counsellor
Kolkata
Summary
Counseling psychologist dedicated to facilitating meaningful change through safe and empathetic conversations. Expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), complemented by hands-on experience in behavior change coaching. Committed to supporting individuals in navigating emotional challenges and fostering sustainable life transformations. Currently advancing knowledge in Health Counseling at TISS Mumbai to enhance therapeutic practices and client outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
English Teacher
Bambinos.live
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Encouraged communication, confidence, and self-expression.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Managed 10 sessions every day, which included taking calls for kids as young as 4 years of age.
Habit Coach & Team Leader
Cult.fit
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Conducted one-on-one sessions addressing habits, emotions, and behavior.
- Built trust and supported clients through self-doubt and motivation challenges.
- Designed personalized strategies for long-term change.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Used to manage up to seven one-hour consultations while I was practicing as a coach.
- Managed to increase team efficiency by 5% for 2 quarters.
Counsellor in Training
Christ University
01.2020 - 01.2021
- 150+ hours of counseling sessions.
- Applied SFBT and core counseling skills.
- Carefully learned and upheld camp rules and regulations for safety and behavior management.
- Established rapport with diverse clientele through empathetic listening and effective communication skills, fostering trust and a supportive environment.
Education
MSc - Counselling Psychology
Christ University
Bengaluru, India01-2021
BA - Psychology
Christ University
Bengaluru, India01-2018
Skills
Empathy
Active Listening
CBT and SFBT application skills
Online teaching
Distance learning
Group leadership
Certification
Health Counselling – TISS Mumbai (Ongoing)
Timeline
English Teacher
Bambinos.live
01.2025 - 01.2026
Habit Coach & Team Leader
Cult.fit
01.2021 - 01.2025
Counsellor in Training
Christ University
01.2020 - 01.2021
MSc - Counselling Psychology
Christ University
BA - Psychology
Christ University
Counselling Approach
- Client-centred, empathetic and non-judgmental
- Integrates CBT, SFBT and conversational exploration
- Focus on emotional clarity, self-awareness and sustainable growth