A degree holder in psychology and having an immense passion in the field of counselling. I have 2 years of working experience with vulnerable people at EDYCS epilepsy group, NGO for epilepsy. I have also gain experience in working with different age groups with different backgrounds.
Work History
Counsellor
2 Years
Mahatma Gandhi Institute | 07.2024 - Current
Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions to support student personal growth and emotional well-being.
Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with students, addressing unique needs and goals.
Implemented therapeutic activities that enhanced coping skills and resilience among students
School Counsellor
6 Months
Association of Disability Service Providers | 01.2024 - 07.2024
Working with children with disabilities.
Understanding their behaviours and assessment of mental health.
Working with children having learning disabilities such as ADHD, ASD, behavioural issues, broken families.
Supporting children with learning difficulties
Part-time Psychologist
2 Years 9 Months
Edycs Epilepsy Group-NGO | 02.2021 - 11.2023
Counselling people with epilepsy-psychosocial issues faced in daily life.
Assessment of overall mental health.
Fostering positive mental health and personal growth.
Development of treatment plans and counselling strategies.
Assessing emotional states and behavioural patterns of individuals.
Case management and other administrative tasks.
Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support clients with epilepsy-related challenges.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
Led workshops addressing mental health issues associated with chronic illness for community outreach.
Analyzed client feedback to enhance therapeutic strategies and service delivery effectiveness.
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Listened to patients' concerns, instructed on stress-management techniques, adjustment strategies for life changes, how to live normal lives and ways to improve relationships.
Education
SC
Lady Sushil Ramgoolam SSS | 11-2014
Higher School Certificate
Lady Sushil Ramgoolam SSS | 11-2016
Bachelors of Science in Psychology, BSc (Hons) - Psychology
University of Mauritius | 05-2020
GPA: Second Class Honours in the First Division (2:1)
MA in Counselling (First Class Honours)
University of Technology, Mauritius | 05-2024
Skills
Ability to work with people of different age groups.
Good Communication skills
Good Interpersonal skills
Ability to work in teams
High adaptability and flexibility
Computer skills
Certification
Internet and Computing Core Certification IC3 Programme 2012-10-12
Certificate of Attendance Friends in Hope 2020-12-15 Workshop attended on Mental Health For All
Certificate of attendance Edycs Epilepsy Group 2022-12-07 Attending the Advocacy Round Table Meeting: Advocating the Human rights of persons with disabilities (AU disability protocol) & The domestication of WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy& other neurological disorders (IGAP) at country level.
LANGUAGES
English
French
Hindi
Creole
Timeline
Counsellor
Mahatma Gandhi Institute
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
School Counsellor
Association of Disability Service Providers
01.2024 - 07.2024Read More
Part-time Psychologist
Edycs Epilepsy Group-NGO
02.2021 - 11.2023Read More
Lady Sushil Ramgoolam SSS
Higher School Certificate
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Lady Sushil Ramgoolam SSS
SC
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University of Mauritius
Bachelors of Science in Psychology, BSc (Hons) from Psychology