Tanvi Kamat
Counselling Psychologist
Chennai
Summary
Motivated counseling psychologist with experience providing counseling services for children and young people. Passionate about understanding and applying developmental perspectives and therapeutic modalities to to formulate clients' mental health concerns. Possesses keen observational skills and a positive demeanor that aids in building rapport. Recognized for strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. Eager to establish a successful career in the field of mental health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
School Counsellor
APL Global School
05.2024 - Current
- Enhance student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions, for pupils from primary to middle school.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies.
- Collaborate with colleagues and school management to develop a curriculum based on socio-emotional learning for pupils; covering topics such as building sense of self, relationships, boundaries and so on. Simultaneously, also facilitating these sessions for the students.
- Facilitating group therapy sessions for teachers, to address their concerns and improve their mental well-being at the workplace.
- Work closely with a supervisor, receiving regular feedback on work to continuously improve therapeutic practice.
Psychology Intern
Element H
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Oriented towards therapeutic techniques such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Career Guidance.
- Gained practice in barefoot counselling, psychological first aid, psycho-education and other counselling techniques; also observed clinical intakes.
- Assisted with administering and scoring psychometrics assessments and tests.
Counsellor
The Wren Project
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Used counselling techniques for persons with Auto Immune Diseases to navigate mental health concerns; and provided a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to express themselves, by offering a listening ear and supportive presence.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges pertaining to their physical health.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals experiencing acute distress or dangerous situations.
Assistant Psychologist
The London Children's Practice
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked across schools in Brighton with children and young people who presented with various mental health and neuro-developmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, anxiety, learning disabilities and trauma from adverse childhood experiences.
- Administered and interpreted psychometric tests such as Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale, Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scale, Children's Autism Spectrum Test, WISC.
- Applied knowledge of evidence-based interventions and developmental theories to deliver 1:1 or group interventions to suit the needs of the young persons.
- Worked within a multi-disciplinary team of psychotherapists, educational psychologists, speech therapist etc; and delivered psycho-educational presentations.
Music Facilitator
Hitham Trust
04.2016 - Current
- Developing and facilitating an Indian classical music curriculum for children and adults with ASC, and other neuro-developmental or physical conditions, to promote social interaction and support among participants. participants.
- Gain insights into the effects of music on mental health - it helped calm them, thereby reducing self-injurious behaviour, violence towards others and epileptic seizures (as reported by caregivers).
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health in Children And Young People
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh 09.2021 - 2022.09
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Accredited By The BPS)
Madras School of Social Work
Chennai, India 06.2018 - 2021.05
Certification
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by Beck Institute
Voluntary Work
Mental Health Changemaker - Butterfly Baby Clinic, Edinburgh (2021-22)
Music Teacher - Outreach programme for rural children in Chennai (current)
Timeline
School Counsellor
APL Global School
05.2024 - Current
Psychology Intern
Element H
01.2024 - 02.2024
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by Beck Institute
01-2024
Introduction to Behaviour Analysis
07-2023
Assistant Psychologist
The London Children's Practice
04.2023 - 09.2023
Safeguarding and Child Protection
04-2023
Counsellor
The Wren Project
02.2023 - 03.2023
CPD Training in Foetal-Infant Mental Health and Observation
09-2022
Master of Science - Mental Health in Children And Young People
The University of Edinburgh
09.2021 - 2022.09
Positive Psychology
08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology (Accredited By The BPS)
Madras School of Social Work
06.2018 - 2021.05
Music Facilitator
Hitham Trust
04.2016 - Current
Similar Profiles
Yogalakshmi PYogalakshmi P
Mathematics Teacher for III IV V at APL Global SchoolMathematics Teacher for III IV V at APL Global School
Vinodha PalaniVinodha Palani
Computer Science and Global Perspective Educator at APL Global SchoolComputer Science and Global Perspective Educator at APL Global School
Wesley CrispusWesley Crispus
Music Coordinator at APL Global SchoolMusic Coordinator at APL Global School
KAMARIA BegumKAMARIA Begum
Business Analyst at Morgan StanleyBusiness Analyst at Morgan Stanley
Vijayakumar RamasamyVijayakumar Ramasamy
Supply Chain Manager at Sri Jayamangalam Shop and SaveSupply Chain Manager at Sri Jayamangalam Shop and Save