Dheeraj Pradhan

Counselling Psychology postgraduate with practical experience in individual counselling, student support, psychoeducation, patient care, and youth mentoring. Experienced in providing supervised counselling sessions, facilitating emotional well-being programmes, and working with children, adolescents, and families across clinical, educational, and community settings. Passionate about creating safe, empathetic environments that promote resilience, mental wellness, and holistic development.

Intern - KYTS - EMPOWERING YOU

(2026-02 - 2026-04)

• Conducted supervised individual counselling sessions for clients experiencing emotional, behavioural, and interpersonal concerns.
• Assisted senior psychologists in case discussions, treatment planning, and maintaining confidential client documentation.
• Performed client intake interviews and behavioural observations under supervision.

Remedial teacher - LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY

(2023-01 - 2024-03)

• Delivered individualized remedial instruction to students with diverse academic and learning needs.
• Built positive relationships with students by using encouragement, behavioural support, and age-appropriate teaching strategies.
• Collaborated with teachers and school staff to monitor academic progress and address learning challenges.
• Supported students' emotional and social development by fostering confidence, motivation, and resilience in the classroom.

Intern - CMC, VELLORE

(2022-08 - 2022-12)

• Provided emotional support and compassionate listening to patients and caregivers within the hospital's chaplaincy department.
• Assisted patients experiencing grief, anxiety, illness-related stress, and emotional distress through supportive conversations.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Developed practical skills in crisis support, therapeutic communication, and patient-centred care.
• Successfully completed a certification programme in Grief Counselling, strengthening knowledge of bereavement support and loss interventions.

Nurturer/ Group leader - SANTHOSA SAMSARA

(2024 - 2024)

• Mentored and supervised a group of children and adolescents from vulnerable and trauma-affected backgrounds during a residential therapeutic camp.
• Facilitated group discussions, recreational activities, and trust-building exercises to promote emotional safety and social connection.
• Provided one-to-one emotional support and guidance while encouraging healthy coping strategies.
• Worked collaboratively with counsellors and camp facilitators to ensure participant well-being throughout the programme.

Healthy Habits Programme Participant - Peoplecare

• Facilitated psychoeducation sessions focused on emotional well-being and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Designed and delivered an awareness programme on adolescent mental health for children residing in a Child Care Institution.
• Completed the Healthy Habits certification programme conducted by Peoplecare.

MSc - Counselling Psychology - Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru (2024 - 2026)

BA(H) - Psychology, Sociology and English - CMR University, Bengaluru (2019-07 - 2022-05)

XII STD - NIOS (2019 - 2019)

X STD - St. Michael's High School (2017 - 2017)