ATHIRA C P
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Family Counsellor at Nest International Academy and Research Centre (NIARC) with expertise in family therapy and mental health assessments. Conducted thorough evaluations, diagnosed emotional issues, and implemented effective treatment plans for families. Developed resources and support systems for parents of disabled children, enhancing their ability to address unique challenges. Proven ability to create a supportive environment that fosters open communication and conflict resolution.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Family counsellor
Nest International Academy And Research Center, NIARC
Koyilandy,Kerala, India
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Family counselling
- Assessment and intervention
- Parental counselling
- Research
- Health care and wellbeing
- Assessment and Intervention
- Psychotherapy
- Tele therapy
- Mental health awareness
- Home care and support
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic family care.
- Assessed patient needs, delivering tailored treatment options accordingly.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for improved family communication.
- Conducted workshops on parenting skills for better child-rearing practices.
Clinical intern
Human Care Foundation (HCF)
Kerala, India
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Case history
- Mental status examination
- Counselling
- Family counselling
- Relaxation technique provide
- Counselling and psychotherapy
- Observed and noted behavioural changes, aiding in treatment adjustment.
- Provided therapeutic support for improved mental health outcomes.
- Collaborated effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment, fostering mutual respect and cooperation.
- Supported senior psychologists during therapy sessions for deeper learning.
Education
Masters in Applied Psychology - Psychology
Annamalai University
Tamilnadu, India 06.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelors in Psychology - Psychology
University of Calicut, Farook college
Kerala,India 06.2015 - 05.2018
Higher Secondary -
SCERT Kerala, Government Vocational Higher Secondary School Meppayur
Kerala,India 06.2013 - 03.2015
Skills
- Effective Communication skills
- Self motivated and passionate to succeed
- Maintain good interpersonal relationship
- Able to work independently or as a part of team
- Hard working and active listener
- Presentation skills and ability to read your audience
- Patience and empathetic
- Hard working
- Trustworthiness
- Psycho therapy
- Motivation speaking
- Tele-therapy
- Group therapy
- Career coach
- Counselling
- Psychometric test administration and diagnosis
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Stress management approaches
- Therapeutic rapport building
- Anger management strategies
Certification
- British Psychological Society (BPS) Member
- American Psychological Association (APA) Member
- International post-Conference workshop in Solution Focused Couple Therapy, ITCBP 2017
- Specific Learning Disability and Remedial Supervision
- Two Day National Level Workshop On Writing Seminar Papers, Research Articles, Proposals and Thesis
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Elementary
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Elementary
References
Arshak, Chandran, Clinical psychologist, Arshak@niarc.in, NIARC, HOD of psychology
Research Papers
- Work Motivation and Life Satisfaction among Teachers,
- Self-esteem Deficits and Suicidal Tendency among Adolescents
Affiliations
- I like to do craft works and painting
Timeline
Family counsellor
Nest International Academy And Research Center, NIARC
01.2022 - 01.2024
Clinical intern
Human Care Foundation (HCF)
06.2019 - 06.2019
Masters in Applied Psychology - Psychology
Annamalai University
06.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelors in Psychology - Psychology
University of Calicut, Farook college
06.2015 - 05.2018
Higher Secondary -
SCERT Kerala, Government Vocational Higher Secondary School Meppayur
06.2013 - 03.2015