Debanjana Rajak
Psychological Counsellor
Pune
Summary
Experienced Counselling Psychologist specializing in 1:1 counseling and building individualized well-being strategies. Skilled in client assessment, psychometric evaluations, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Expertise in facilitating customized workshops and fostering strong therapeutic relationships based on trust and empathy. Proficient in crisis intervention, mental health assessment, and active listening. Adept at creating safe, supportive environments for personal growth, while adapting to client needs and organizational goals. Focused on delivering impactful results and enhancing client well-being through tailored approaches.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Psychological Counsellor
Symbiosis Centre for Emotional Wellbeing
Pune
01.2023 - Current
- Psychological Consultations and screenings including risk assessment
- Regular Counseling sessions including Distress, crisis interventions and support groups for studentsand employees of Symbiosis International University (age-18 years onwards) including family counseling sessions using various therapeutic models
- Goal setting and formulating plans for students and employees to work on task management and work stress
- Facilitated various workshops-wellness at work with a renowned company, suicide prevention, emotional quotient, leadership, stress management, Psychological First Aid, anxiety-depression literacy with employees as well as student populations
- Part of the psychometrics team
- Career Counselling: Using psychometric tools to understand the apt career for students ranging from 14 years and above, including Undergraduate and postgraduate candidates
- Academics: Experience in teaching and examining undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Part of the peer support program
- Led & Designed Academic courses for Symbiosis International University Degree program
- Led & Curated certificate courses and training modules for various workshops and trainings
- Part of the creative and social media team-content creation, supervision for various mental health promotional days
Behavioural Therapist
Little Stars Children Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: Hyderabad
- Screenings and assessments (Intellectual Disability, Autism, ADHD)
- 1:1 counselling sessions, Family Sessions
- Planning intervention with client-centered psychotherapies
- Managing/Tracking progress as a team with various stakeholders, including parents through goal setting
- Hyderabad
Counselling Psychologist
Manas Foundation
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Delhi
- Counseled children (5-17), youth (18-21), and families through individual, supportive, and family therapy.
- Led group sessions and workshops on mental health promotion and prevention.
- Conducted sessions for caregiver support.
- Specialized in psychological first aid, stress reduction, and therapy for anxiety, depression, and career guidance.
- Provided regular follow-ups to track progress.
- Promoted holistic development, behavioral change, and self-awareness.
- Delhi
Educational Counselor
Elpro International School
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Pune
- Conducted career awareness sessions and met individually with parents and students to explore education options based on career goals
- Collaborated with admissions team to implement specialized counselling sessions for Parents during admission process
- Interacted with students of diverse age groups to identify causes of behavioral, emotional, and academic challenges in order to aid with implementation of solutions that led to improvement of their holistic development
- Worked closely with the Principal and Faculty to observe and document cases of students in need
- Counselled and guided children aged 3-10 with special needs for their academic development and corrective measures
- Acted as liaison between students, parents and school personnel
- Pune
Clinical Psychology Intern
Nityanand Institute of Medical Sciences
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Pune
- Accompanied Clinical Psychologist to conduct a psychological assessment of different patients and observed ward the behavior of the patients
- Acquired knowledge of, and ability to apply, advanced professional psychological theories and techniques to the full range of patient populations
- Learned how to provide professional advice and consultation in areas related to professional psychology and behavioral health
- Pune
Education
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Symbiosis College of Arts And Commerce
Pune 01.2018 - 01.2020
B.A. - Psychology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2015 - 01.2018
Skills
- 1:1 counselling
- Building individual wellbeing interventions
- Building and delivering activity based workshops and Group Sessions
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Psychological assessment
- Mental health assessment
- Self-care strategies
- Crisis Intervention
- Empathetic listening
- Detailed report
- Stress Management, Anger Management, Emotional Regulation, Self-Awareness, Task Management and Work-life balance
- Caseload management
Certification
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Udemy, 2020
Training
- Completed a Workshop on 'Statistics' organized by Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce
- Research Dissertation on 'Optimism and Athletic Coping'
- Attended Fortis Mental Health Program Special Education for children with special needs internship
Publications
- Co-author of a book on Mental Health
- Published an article on Depression
- Published an article on 'stress control'
Table-Tennis
Ex. National Level athlete in Table Tennis, also fond of Fitness in general.
Timeline
Psychological Counsellor
Symbiosis Centre for Emotional Wellbeing
01.2023 - Current
Behavioural Therapist
Little Stars Children Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Counselling Psychologist
Manas Foundation
07.2021 - 08.2022
Educational Counselor
Elpro International School
11.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Psychology Intern
Nityanand Institute of Medical Sciences
12.2019 - 01.2020
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Symbiosis College of Arts And Commerce
01.2018 - 01.2020
B.A. - Psychology
Savitribai Phule Pune University
01.2015 - 01.2018
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