Experience
Educational Qualifications
- M.A. in Psychology
- M.A. in Sociology
- M.Sc. in Counselling and Family Therapy
- P.G. Diploma in Counselling Psychology
- Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.)
- Currently Pursuing: M.S.W. in Counselling
- Currently Pursuing: Bernian Transactional Analysis (ICTA Kalamasery)
Certifications
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Beck Institute & CBT Australia
- International CBT Supervision Training – Dr. Monica O'Kelly, President, CBT Australia
Professional Experience
- Family Counsellor – Loyola Family Counselling Centre, LES, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Director – Christian Resource Centre (since 2014)
With over a decade of experience, I have played an active role in the Christian Resource Centre, conducting premarital, marital, and parenting seminars across the globe. Additionally, I have organized workshops tailored for youth and children, fostering their emotional well-being and resilience.
Therapeutic Approach
Believing in a holistic and individualized approach, I integrate multiple evidence-based therapies to address a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
- Transactional Analysis (Basic & Advanced)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Areas of Expertise
- Anxiety & Depression – Effective strategies to manage and overcome emotional distress
- Marital & Premarital Counseling – Strengthening relationships through guided communication
- Parenting Guidance – Helping parents build strong and supportive family bonds
- Youth & Adolescent Counseling – Providing emotional support for young individuals
- Spiritual & Faith-Based Counseling – Integrating faith with psychological well-being
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