Varsha Prabhu M
Mangalore
Summary
Dynamic counselor with extensive experience at Mangalore Basketball Club, specializing in mental health advocacy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through effective communication and stress management techniques. Committed to fostering personal growth and academic success. Multilingual and adaptable in diverse environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
Freelance - Private
Mangalore
05.2025 - Current
Provide consultation for clients with a variety of psychological issues.
Counseling for
- Academic difficulties.
- Career counseling.
- Workplace performance.
- Insomnia.
- Depression.
- Fear and anxiety.
- Phobias.
- Stress management.
- Panic disorders.
- Family dynamics.
Counselor
Mangalore Basketball Club
Mangalore
01.2024 - Current
Counselor (Former counselor in training)
Appointed by D. K. District Basketball Association
Counseling players in
- Match preparation.
- Study-play balance.
- Relation to winning and losing matches.
- Better life-style and life management.
Counseling parents in supporting players in the game.
Intern as a Counselor
Emo-matrix
Noida
10.2024 - 03.2025
Mental Health Service
Attending Masterclasses to improve counseling skills.
Experience in
- Counseling Adolescents.
- Career Counseling.
- Sports Counseling and Emotional Management.
- Relationship Counseling.
- Rehabilitation Counseling.
Lecturer
Mangalore Academy of Professional Studies (Maps)
Kadri
06.2017 - 03.2022
- Taught multiple B.Com subjects and Accountancy for II PUC students.
- Instructed Statistics for CA aspirants in Maps College Integrated B.Com Batch.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods.
- Facilitated interactive lectures to enhance student learning experiences.
- Coordinated inter-collegiate management fest and various extracurricular activities.
- Evaluated student performance through tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, or other assessments.
- Created a positive learning environment by actively engaging with all students during class time.
- Mentored students in academic and career planning initiatives.
- Provided mentorship to students on lifestyle changes focused on improving personal and academic success.
Teaching Faculty
Abhignya Education Pvt. Ltd
Chilimbi
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Experience in Teaching B.com subjects.
- Teaching Mercantile Law - CPT Law for CA aspirants (Sharada P U College, Mangalore).
Intern as a Lecturer
Canara College
M.G Road
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Experience in Teaching Financial Accounting – II for first-year B.Com batch.
Accounts Assistant
Kamath & Kamath Charted Accountants
Mulki
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Experience in Tally.
- Preparing financial audit reports.
- Processing E-Returns.
Education
MSc. - Counseling Psychology
Jain University
Bangalore, Karnataka, India11-2025
M.Com - Financial Management
Mangalore University
Mangalore, Karnataka, India06-2016
B. Com - Taxation
Mangalore University
Mangalore, Karnataka, India06-2014
P.U.C -
Canara Pre-University College
Mangalore, Karnataka, India04-2011
S.S.L.C -
Holy Angles Anglo-Indian Girls School
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India05-2009
Diploma - Adolescent counseling, Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Sports Counseling, Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Emo-matrix
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaSkills
- Commitment and accountability
- Adaptability and responsibility
- Communication and presentation skills
- Public speaking expertise
- Multilingual proficiency: Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, English
- Mental health advocacy and psychoeducation
- Anger management and conflict resolution
- Suicide precaution support
- Behavior modification strategies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) expertise
- Stress management techniques
- Task willingness and initiative
- Tally proficiency
- E-return filing knowledge
Certification
- Registered MHI Mental Health Professional
- Certified Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT) Therapist
- Certification in Child Psychology
- Certification in The Use of AI Tools in Research and Publications
- Certification in Time Management
Extracurricular Activities
Conducted multiple sessions with teams on Time Management, Stress Management, Exam Preparations, Career Counseling and Student Counseling for students in various schools.
Organized events and fests.
Actively participated in District and State level Basketball Tournaments.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Basketball
- Reading Novels
- Interacting with and Mentoring Youngsters for their future
- Traveling
References
- Mr. John Fernandes, Former Coach for Basketball, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Mangalore, 09886390321/9742390321
- Mr. Dinesh Kumar Alva, Chairman- Mangalore Academy of Professional Studies, Kadri, Mangalore, Karnataka, 575001, 09448116410
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/20/93
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
C1
Konkani
Native
Native
Affiliations
Executive member of D. K. District Basketball Association.
Timeline
Counselor
Freelance - Private
05.2025 - Current
Intern as a Counselor
Emo-matrix
10.2024 - 03.2025
Counselor
Mangalore Basketball Club
01.2024 - Current
Lecturer
Mangalore Academy of Professional Studies (Maps)
06.2017 - 03.2022
Teaching Faculty
Abhignya Education Pvt. Ltd
03.2017 - 05.2017
Intern as a Lecturer
Canara College
01.2016 - 01.2016
Accounts Assistant
Kamath & Kamath Charted Accountants
06.2015 - 07.2015
MSc. - Counseling Psychology
Jain University
M.Com - Financial Management
Mangalore University
B. Com - Taxation
Mangalore University
P.U.C -
Canara Pre-University College
S.S.L.C -
Holy Angles Anglo-Indian Girls School
Diploma - Adolescent counseling, Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Sports Counseling, Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Emo-matrix