Learning new languages
Varsha Dhamenia
Counselling Psychologist
Hyderabad
Summary
Dedicated therapist with different evidence-based counseling and stress reduction skills. Facilitated clients' well-being and personal goal achievement by providing insight, establishing clear objectives and outlining execution strategies. Compassionate person with excellent methodological diagnostic skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Consultant Psychologist
Fitcy Health
Dubai
12.2021 - Current
- Interacted with clients to help gain insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal and relationship strength.
- Used imaging and relaxation techniques to develop strengthening and safe zones to facilitate processing of trauma.
- Trained in techniques such as CBT, REBT, stress reduction therapy to improve outcomes.
- Critically analyzed and provide sessions undergoing infertility treatments like IVF process.
Counseling Psychologist
Apollo life
Hyderabad
04.2019 - Current
- Listened to patients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, how to live normal lives and ways to improve relationships.
- Provided psychotherapy incorporating cognitive-behavioral, client-centered and visualization to treat an wide range of psychological problems in patients.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy at group level.
Consultant Psychologist
MyCare Health
Hyderabad
11.2018 - 04.2020
- Guided department staff members in handling of mental health issues and crises.
- Delivered clinical and consultation services.
- Provided individual and group counselings sessions.
Development Coach
NSPIRA
Hyderabad
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for IIT-JEE and NEEET aspirant
- Led counseling group to discuss topics such as eating disorders and relationship issues.
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Assistant Counsellor, Clinical Trainee
SPMH
Hyderabad
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Collected data and followed research protocols, operations manuals and case report form requirements.
- Followed informed consent processes and maintained records.
- Prepared materials for individual and group therapy sessions, anticipating unique patient needs accordingly under supervision of clinical Psychologist.
- Coordinated clinical trials focused on disorders such as GAD, Bipolar, Psychosis and major depressive disorder
School Counselor Trainee
Lord Mahavira School
Noida
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situation.
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, alumni and administration.
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
School Counselor Trainee
Kendriya Vidyalya
New Delhi
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
Family Counsellor
Don Bosco Navjeevan society
Chandigarh
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
- Collaborated with other mental health professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans.
- Garnered excellent reviews from individuals and couples and maintained long-term counseling relationships to provide ongoing care and support.
- Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation or financial difficulties.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports, and documents.
- Organizing different group program, hosted seminars for Central social welfare board and Ministry of women and child affairs.
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Panjab University, Psychology Department
Chandigarh 08.2011 - 05.2013
Diploma in Guidance And Counselling - Guidance And Counselling
NCERT
New Delhi 01.2016 - 01.2017
Certificate Course - Addiction Management And Intervention
NIMHANSE
Banglore 01.2021 - 08.2021
Practitioner Certification - Cognitive Psychology
Vimhanse
New Delhi 05.2016 - 05.2016
Practitioner Certificate - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
MAP
Online 06.2021 - 06.2021
Skills
Activity Planning
Behavior observation
Training and Development
Self-Motivated
Teambuilding
Research management
Interests
Traveling
Reading hindi poetry
Cooking
Sleeping
Learning new languages, Traveling, Cooking, Sleeping
I am travel enthusiast since childhood like my father. I have traveled to different cities in India and visited different South Asian countries.
I love to know about history and culture of various places. I use my observation skills and anecdotes to capture different habits of human behavior and their lifestyles. In this process, to understand the culture, I also try to learn various languages. In my free time either I take an interest in using my cooking skills to learn new recipes or I prefer to sleep to recharge my mental health.
Timeline
Consultant Psychologist
Fitcy Health
12.2021 - Current
Practitioner Certificate - Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
MAP
06.2021 - 06.2021
Certificate Course - Addiction Management And Intervention
NIMHANSE
01.2021 - 08.2021
Counseling Psychologist
Apollo life
04.2019 - Current
Consultant Psychologist
MyCare Health
11.2018 - 04.2020
Development Coach
NSPIRA
01.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant Counsellor, Clinical Trainee
SPMH
08.2017 - 10.2017
School Counselor Trainee
Lord Mahavira School
09.2016 - 12.2016
School Counselor Trainee
Kendriya Vidyalya
06.2016 - 08.2016
Practitioner Certification - Cognitive Psychology
Vimhanse
05.2016 - 05.2016
Diploma in Guidance And Counselling - Guidance And Counselling
NCERT
01.2016 - 01.2017
Family Counsellor
Don Bosco Navjeevan society
07.2013 - 10.2014
Master of Arts - Psychology
Panjab University, Psychology Department
08.2011 - 05.2013