Deva Dharshini

Aspiring mental health professional and Counselling Psychology graduate with practical experience in counselling and psychiatric settings. Possesses strong interpersonal skills, including empathy, active listening, rapport building, and confidentiality. Experienced in case history taking, client observation, and supporting therapeutic interventions.

Gained foundational understanding of projective assessment techniques, including the Draw-a-Person and Tree drawing tests, and their role in psychological evaluation.

Intern at MIND CARE (2025-06 – Present)

• Gained practical exposure to client intake procedures, case history taking, and therapeutic communication.
• Prepared case histories using the Mayer-Gross format under supervision.
• Maintained verbatim records of counselling sessions for clinical documentation and learning purposes.
• Monitored client progress across sessions and observed changes in symptoms and functioning.
• Administered and scored psychological screening tools, including Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).
• Participated in case discussions with counsellors and interns to understand symptom presentation, case formulation, and intervention planning.
• Observed and assisted in counselling sessions involving clients with diverse mental health concerns.
• Developed skills in observation, documentation, ethical practice and professional communication with a clinical setting.
• Gained foundational understanding of projective assessment techniques, including the Draw-a-Person and Tree drawing tests, and their role in psychological evaluation.

Intern at MANASU - Mental Health Charity Home (2023-12 – 2024-01)

• Worked with adult male clients experiencing severe mental health conditions and limited insight into their illness.
• Conducted case history interviews under supervision and gained experience in gathering information from clients with varying levels of cooperation and awareness.
• Collaborated with fellow interns in case assessment and documentation.
• Assisted in activity-based interventions aimed at improving clients daily functioning and social engagement.
• Developed a deeper understanding of psychiatric disorders, client behaviour, therapeutic engagement, and the challenges involved in working with individuals with severe mental health conditions.
• Facilitated art-based activities to encourage self-expression and gather information about clients thoughts, emotions, and personal experiences.
• Observed and managed interactions with clients presenting diverse behavioural patterns, including aggression and communication difficulties.

MSc in Counselling Psychology – SDNB Vaishnav college for women (2024 – 2026)

BSc in Counselling Psychology – SDNB Vaishnav college for women (2021 – 2024)