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Meenakshi Vijayakumar

Meenakshi Vijayakumar

Psychologist
Colchester

Summary

As a recent psychology graduate with a passion for understanding human behaviour, a fresh perspective and an unwavering commitment to helping others are brought to the table. The internship experience at a de-addiction centre has equipped with hands-on proficiency in counselling, crisis intervention, and rehabilitation support. Excitement resides in leveraging an empathetic nature, effective communication skills, and dedication to mental health to contribute to a dynamic team focusing on holistic well-being. Eager to secure an entry-level Assistant Psychologist position, offering strong organizational skills and a hardworking, passionate approach to assisting the team in achieving company goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Crew Member

McDonalds
Chelmsford
03.2023 - Current
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
  • Escalated problems or complaints to relevant supervisor or manager for resolution.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Managed over 100 customer calls per day.

Psychology Intern

Navadarsanagram De- Addiction Centre
Idukki, Kerala
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Evaluated dynamics of different personnel groups through range of planned activities and programs.
  • Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.
  • Updated records and prepared reports to outline program actions, results and recommended improvements.
  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to provide interactive and supportive environment for clients to process experiences and learn new coping skills.

Psychology Intern

Trust Mindfulness Centre
Ernakulam, Kerala
03.2022 - 03.2022
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships in culturally-diverse communities.
  • Remained energetic and demonstrated passion for helping clients by applying active listening.
  • Worked with educational systems to provide services to students.
  • Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
  • Identified concerns, research methodologies and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans and implement continuity of care.
  • Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

University of Essex, Colchester
01.2023 - Current

Selected Optional Courses: Advanced Developmental Psychology Advanced Psychology of Health Advanced Social Psychology Current Dissertation Focus: The Influence of Health Anxiety on Information Processing: Exploring Intended Compliance and Emotional Responses to Negative (vs. Positive) Framing, Trust Centre for Mindful Living Ernakulam Passionate psychology intern equipped with hands-on experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and counseling methodologies. Proven ability to establish strong rapport, actively listen, and provide empathetic support, contributing to a supportive and nurturing therapeutic environment. Eager to continue learning and applying psychological strategies to empower individuals on their journey to well-being.

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Rajagiri College of Social Science Ernakulam, Kerala, India
05.2018 - 05.2021

Conducted Research: Explored emotional regulation and distress in women with and without PCOD, contributing to a deeper understanding of psychological factors impacting women's well-being. Enriching Webinars Attended: Participated in webinars on hypnosis, environmental psychology, and organizational psychology, expanding knowledge of diverse psychological domains.

  • Member of Student Union

Skills

Individualized care

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Certification

May 2020 Psychology of Popularity , The University of North Carolina

Timeline

Crew Member - McDonalds
03.2023 - Current
University of Essex - Master of Science, Psychology
01.2023 - Current
Psychology Intern - Navadarsanagram De- Addiction Centre
04.2022 - 04.2022
Psychology Intern - Trust Mindfulness Centre
03.2022 - 03.2022
Rajagiri College of Social Science Ernakulam - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
05.2018 - 05.2021

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