Kaleyvani Geeseeny Sawmy
Triolet
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in psychological assessment and therapeutic support for children, adolescents, and victims of domestic violence. Proficient in trauma-informed counselling, behavioural intervention planning, and crisis intervention, with a strong focus on ethical practice and confidentiality. Skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration and report writing for legal proceedings, aiming to enhance child protection through comprehensive case documentation and professional reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Psychologist/Senior Psychologist
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare
2010.11 - 2026.03
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments of clients referred by different departments and units of the Ministry, including the Child Development Unit, Family Welfare Unit, and Adoption Unit.
- Provide psychotherapeutic treatment and psychological counselling to individuals experiencing emotional distress, behavioural difficulties, trauma, or family-related problems.
- Perform psychodiagnostic evaluations using clinical interviews and psychometric testing to assess psychological and behavioural disorders.
- Develop and implement individualised mental health care plans based on the client’s level of psychological functioning and therapeutic needs.
- Conduct psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for perpetrators involved in cases of violence or abuse.
- Refer clinical cases for psychiatric treatment or hospital admission following diagnostic evaluation when necessary.
- Deliver professional training to officers working with victims of violence, focusing on topics such as rapport building, interviewing techniques, and counselling skills.
- Conduct community talks and mass counselling sessions on psychological well-being and mental health awareness.
- Carry out psychological evaluations for cases referred by the judiciary and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, including: assessment of competence to stand trial, evaluation of criminal responsibility, psychological trauma assessment in victims.
- Prepare detailed psychological reports to assist judicial authorities in decision-making.
- Provide expert testimony in court when required.
- Provide psychological support and rehabilitation services for children placed in institutions or places of safety, as well as counselling support for their families.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals, including social workers, medical personnel, and legal authorities, in child protection and family welfare interventions.
Education
Master of Philosophy - Psychology
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, India 2022.11 - 2023.11
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Christ University
Bangalore, India 2008.06 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Arts - Optional English, Journalism, Psychology
Bangalore University
Bangalore, India 2005.08 - 2008.06
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Droopnath Ramphul State College
MauritiusSchool Certificate - undefined
Lady Sushil Ramgoolam State College
MauritiusSkills
- Psychological assessment of children and adolescents, and victims of domestic violence
- Assessment of abuse and neglect cases
- Trauma-informed counselling and therapeutic support
- Behavioural and emotional difficulties in children
- Parenting guidance and psychoeducation
- Family conflict and child protection cases
- Psychological evaluation for custody, adoption and foster care proceedings
- Crisis intervention and family support
- Clinical interviewing and psychological assessment
- Child protection case assessment
- Report writing for legal and court proceedings
- Therapeutic communication with children and families
- Behavioural intervention planning
- Parenting education and counselling
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Ethical practice and confidentiality
- Case documentation and professional reporting
LANGUAGES
English – Fluent
French – Fluent
Certification
Allied Health Professional Council
Registered since 2024
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS
- Child Protection and Safeguarding Training - Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare, Mauritius
- Trauma and Psychological Intervention in Abused Children - Professional Development Workshop
- Parenting Skills and Family Support Programmes - Training on parental guidance and child development
- Psychological Assessment and Report Writing for Court Proceedings - Professional training related to legal and custody cases
- Counselling Techniques for Children and Adolescents - Clinical skills training
- Stress Management and Psychoeducation Programmes for Families - Workshop on community psychological support
- Multidisciplinary Case Management in Child Protection - Training with social workers and allied professionals
- Internship - 2009 - Ministry of Women’s Rights, Child Development and Family Welfare, Mauritius - One-month supervised internship focusing on psychological assessments and family support services.
- Elective Clinical Training - 2009 - Brown Sequard Mental Health Care Centre, Mauritius - Ten-day clinical exposure within psychiatric services.
- Clinical Placements – Bangalore, India - 2010
- Hospital Placement (4 months) - Exposure to psychological assessment and intervention within a hospital setting.
- Special Needs School Placement (4 months) - Assessment and support for children with developmental and learning difficulties.
- De-addiction Centre Placement (4 months) - Exposure to counselling and rehabilitation services for individuals with substance use disorders.
Timeline
Master of Philosophy - Psychology
Bharathiar University
2022.11 - 2023.11
Psychologist/Senior Psychologist
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare
2010.11 - 2026.03
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Christ University
2008.06 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Arts - Optional English, Journalism, Psychology
Bangalore University
2005.08 - 2008.06
Higher School Certificate - undefined
Droopnath Ramphul State College
School Certificate - undefined
Lady Sushil Ramgoolam State College