Gayu Devi

A dedicated Counselling and Neuropsychologist with hands-on experience in diverse clinical and rehabilitative settings. Adept in psychological assessments, neurocognitive rehabilitation, and evidence-based psychotherapies such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. Passionate about promoting mental health awareness and helping individuals build resilience and self-awareness.

Psychologist at Hamsa Spine and Brain Rehab (2024-02 – 2025-08)

• Deliver inpatient, outpatient, home-based, and tele-consultation services across Chennai and Vellore, including cognitive rehabilitation, neuropsychological interventions, individual psychotherapy for individuals with neurological disabilities including brain injuries, stroke and spinal cord injuries.
• Facilitate caregiver support groups and recreational therapy sessions.
• Support clinical data systems and academic programs within the organization.
• Created social media content and Instagram reels to promote mental health awareness and neurorehabilitation literacy.
• Contributed two chapters to the upcoming Spinal Cord Injury Handbook and one chapter to a forthcoming journal on Traumatic Brain Injury, both published by Hamsa Rehabilitation Centre.

Psychologist at MIOT Hospitals, Neurology Department (MIOT Rehab Centre) (2022-11 – 2023-11)

• Conducted diagnostic assessments and developed individualized psychotherapeutic plans.
• Delivered evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT, and DBT for clients with neurological and psychological conditions.
• Participated in academic teaching sessions and peer training for fellow therapists.

Freelance Psychologist at Freelance (2025-08 – Present)

• Provided psychological assessment, psychotherapy, and cognitive rehabilitation support for individuals with neurological disabilities including stroke and spinal cord injuries.
• Delivered interventions for anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, and caregiver support through individualized counselling and psychoeducation.

M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology – Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (2022)

B.Sc. in Allied Health Sciences (Neuroscience Technology) – Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (2020)