EXPERIENCE
Institute of Mental Health, Kilpauk — Student Intern
60 hours of internship
Assisted in psychological assessments, observed and formulated
cases at the outpatient & inpatient wards of Clinical Psychology
and Psychiatry departments.
Government Observation Home (Juvenile), Purasaiwakkam —
Student Intern
60 hours of internship
Observed and understood the clients’ needs, adherence to court
orders and informal supervision. Also helped develop a plan of
intervention and counselling.
Srishti Special School, Mogappair — Student Intern
60 hours of internship
Conducted assessments, improvised lesson plans, formulated cases,
provided counselling and interventions for children with learning
disability, autism spectrum and other special needs
Kids Learning Centre, Anna Nagar — Special educator
May 2018 – May 2018 (1 month)
Taught children with Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia (SLDs) and
Autism (ASD) using a Multisensory VAKT approach (Visual-
Auditory- Kinesthetic-Tactile) of teaching. Furthermore, conducted
periodic learning assessments for the children, recorded their daily
activities, and briefed the parents with information about the child’s
progress.
TUTORING EXPERIENCE
Tutored a 17 year old client get through “Introduction to Clinical
Psychology” A course on Edx, an online learning platform
PAPERS PRESENTED
EFFECTS OF BINGE WATCHING ON SLEEP AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
(March 2021)
At the National Conference on ‘Internet Addiction: Challenges and
Therapeutic interventions for Millennium 2020′ by the Department
of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras.
MSc PROJECT DISSERTATION
“Understanding The Relationship Between Internet Addiction And
Procrastination Of Young Adults In Chennai” under the guidance of
Dr. S. Thenmozhi, Professor and Head, Department of Counselling
Psychology, University of Madras.
PROJECTS
‘Let your child speak’ — Psychologist
The project was conducted by DigiDoc (Digitivity solutions), which
included a virtual activity to engage with students to overcome their
mental stress due to online classes during the COVID pandemic.
‘The Transfomind Project’ — Volunteer
The Transfomind Project is an initiative by Onelife NGO, along with
Sittara, and it focuses on School Mental Health (SMH)
EDUCATION
Master of Science (Counselling Psychology)
University of Madras, Chepauk | June 2019 – April 2021
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Women’s Christian College, Chennai | June 2016 – April 2019
HSC (Biology- Maths)
Velammal Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Mogappair | June 2014 – March 2016
SSLC
St. Josephs. Mat. Hr. Sec. School, Poonamallee | March 2014