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VIDHYA JAYARAJ PUSHPA

VIDHYA JAYARAJ PUSHPA

Counseling Psychologist
Thiruvananthapuram,India

Summary

Client-centered professional, with experience in identifying potential disorders and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes. Accommodating and warm individual possessing strong observational skills and in-depth understanding of human behavior. Trained in conducting psychological tests, interviewing patients and monitoring patient progress .

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Female Counsellor

Kerala University Health Centre
Trivandrum, India
01.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patient behaviour, mood and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans
  • Completed case notes after each session and collated feedback forms filled by clients at beginning, middle and end of counselling.
  • Administered and interpreted Intelligence, and personality tests
  • Maintained confidential records related to individual patient treatment and counselling
  • Diagnosed and treated patient with mental, emotional and Behavioural disorders.

School Counsellor & HSS Psychology Faculty

Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya HSS ( CBSE)
Trivandrum, India
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Facilitate classroom sessions to students opted Psychology as a subject imparting theoretical & practical knowledge with projects, discussions centred around core concepts of Psychology as prescribed by the CBSE Board.
  • Communicate frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies in alignment with organizational requirements
  • Developed and designed counselling programs customised to needs of students.
  • Organised peer counselling programs to monitor students development.
  • Listened to academic, emotional and social concerns and practised non-judgemental approach to students.
  • Assessed students' progress and submitted reports to management.
  • Supervised students to develop solutions and set target goals.

Counseling Psychologist

SIMANS Hospital
Trivandrum, India
12.2016 - 02.2021
  • Conduct counselling to individual and groups based on requirements
  • Conduct addition therapy sessions
  • Developed treatments plans focused on patient goals
  • Oversee and update client records with comprehensive information
  • Educate patients, families, and community members on addiction related issues
  • Carry out psychological assessment of client's needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests (IQ, Personality etc.), interviews and direct observation of behaviour
  • Conduct clinical interviews of the psychiatric patients for diagnostic purpose under the supervision of Psychiatrist, devise and monitor appropriate programs of treatment, including therapy, counselling in collaboration with team
  • Offer therapy for difficulties relating to anxiety, depression, addictions, social and interpersonal problems, challenging behaviour and, increasingly, a range of more difficult problems.

Counseling Assistant

SIMANS Hospital
Trivandrum,, India
01.2012 - 01.2015

• Assist Psychologist in preparing clients for counselling and therapies
• Documentation of therapy notes
• Assist Psychologist in treatments plans
• Follow up clients on therapy
• Brief co-therapists and family members of clients on treatment plans
• Work with hospital in community service related to additions
• Carry out psychological assessments

Education

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Consulting Psychology

University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala
/2010 - /2012

Master of Arts - Applied Psychology

University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala
/2008 - /2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala
/2005 - /2008

Diploma in Computer Application(DCA) -

Government College for Women, University of Kerala
Trivandrum, Kerala
/2005 - /2005

Skills

  • Counseling, Psychotherapy & Rehabilitation
  • Caring and compassionate towards people from all walks of life
  • Patient screening
  • Family planning counselor
  • Active listening
  • Case management
  • Grief counselling skills for people of all ages
  • Team player & prosocial
  • Teaching skills in various psychology subjects
  • Student mentoring
  • Assessment and interpretation skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Languages

English
Advanced
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Fluent
Hindi
Beginner

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Female Counsellor

Kerala University Health Centre
01.2022 - Current

School Counsellor & HSS Psychology Faculty

Navajeevan Bethany Vidyalaya HSS ( CBSE)
07.2021 - 12.2021

Counseling Psychologist

SIMANS Hospital
12.2016 - 02.2021

Counseling Assistant

SIMANS Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Consulting Psychology

University of Kerala
/2010 - /2012

Master of Arts - Applied Psychology

University of Kerala
/2008 - /2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Kerala
/2005 - /2008

Diploma in Computer Application(DCA) -

Government College for Women, University of Kerala
/2005 - /2005
VIDHYA JAYARAJ PUSHPACounseling Psychologist