Akash S
Counselling Psychologist
Chennai
Summary
Wellness Coach, Counseling Psychologist and Wellbeing Faculty with a strong foundation in IB and CAIE boards, holding PYP Cat 1 and IB Diploma Cat 1 Psychology certifications with 5 years of experience. Adeptly combining one year of clinical experience in a hospital setting with three dedicated academic years in an international school. Specialized in the provision of counseling services tailored to children and adolescents, encompassing behavioral issues, life skill development, and emotional well-being. Proficient in employing evidence-based therapies, such as Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and CBT to address a wide spectrum of emotional and behavioral challenges. Additionally, skilled in conducting Behavioral Parent Training –BPT– and offering support for anxiety and substance abuse issues. Active membership in the American Psychological Association, committed to enhancing the psychological well-being and academic success of students in an international school environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Counselling Psychologist
Good Shepherd International School
01.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and group counselling for emotional, behavioural, academic, and social concerns
- Conduct preventive life-skills and mental well-being programs focusing on emotional regulation, decision-making, resilience, and peer relationships.
- Lead early identification and intervention for students facing anxiety, attention difficulties, grief, and adjustment challenges.
- Handle crisis intervention and safeguarding cases, following child protection protocols and ethical counselling standards.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, coordinators, and school leadership to design student-centric support plans.
- Maintain confidential case documentation, progress tracking, and intervention outcomes.
Counselling Psychologist
URLife Apollo Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Facilitating Workshops and Training: conduct workshops and training sessions on topics such as stress management, resilience building, and work-life balance.
- Healthy Lifestyle Choices: I discuss the role of nutrition, sleep, and hydration in stress management.
- Education and Awareness: educating participants about stress, its causes, and its effects on the body and mind. Understanding the science behind stress helps demystify it and makes it easier to manage.
- Developing Training Materials: create and update training materials, including presentations, handouts, and online courses.
- Https://corporatewellness.ur.life
School Psychologist and Wellbeing Teacher
Skill Stork International School
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Notable experience in fostering positive peer interactions, addressing issues like bullying through comprehensive counseling and conflict resolution strategies.
- Parent Workshop: Parenting Style, Early Identification of Developmental Disorders, The Impact of Social Media on Adolescent Mental Health, Healthy Coping Style, Understanding and Managing ADHD, Self-esteem and Self-awareness.
- Psychological Awareness: Facilitating Oxford Well-being programs or curriculum components for different educational boards (e.g., PYP, MYP, and CAIE).
- Psychological Assessment: conducting psychological assessments, interpreting results, and providing actionable recommendations for students' academic and emotional growth.
- Use of Evidence-Based Practices: Proficiency in using evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as REBT, Gestalt Therapy, and other proven methods to address students' needs.
- Www.skillstork.org
Intern under School Psychologist
Adarsh Student Counselling Centre
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Individual and group counselling exclusively to the students and also focuses on the integrative wellbeing of teachers and parents.
- Behavioral Interventions: Designing and implementing behaviour intervention plans to address challenging behaviors and support positive behavior change.
- Educational Planning: Assisting in the development of individualized education plans (IEPs) and other educational plans for students with special needs. Identification of developmental challenges, customized educational planning, and targeted strategies for cognitive enhancement.
- Https://annaadarsh.edu.in/student-counselling-center/
Education
M.Sc. - Counselling Psychology
Madras School of Social Work
01.2021
B.Sc. - Psychology
St.Thomas College of Arts and Science
Chennai, 10701.2019
Skills
- Cultural Competency Development
- Critical Thinking Facilitation
- Inquiry-Based Learning Methodology
- Special Needs and Inclusion
- Bullying and Cyberbullying Intervene
- Behavior modification
- Confidentiality and Ethical Boundaries
- Developmental psychology
Certification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (Practitioner Course), The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology
Timeline
Counselling Psychologist
Good Shepherd International School
01.2025 - Current
Counselling Psychologist
URLife Apollo Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
School Psychologist and Wellbeing Teacher
Skill Stork International School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Intern under School Psychologist
Adarsh Student Counselling Centre
04.2020 - 09.2020
B.Sc. - Psychology
St.Thomas College of Arts and Science
M.Sc. - Counselling Psychology
Madras School of Social Work
Research
Influence of Internet addiction on Parent-Child Relationship Among Young Adults, 2021-01-01, Chennai, India, Investigated the impact of internet addiction on the parent-child relationship among young adults, exploring how excessive internet use can affect family dynamics, communication, and emotional connections.
Interest
1.Long-term engagement in music, guitar, performance, and creative expression.
2.State-level football player.
3.Vipassana meditation practitioner and volunteer