Kathyayini Guggilla

MA Applied Psychology postgraduate from GITAM University, Hyderabad, with supervised clinical experience in psychiatric, counselling, and OCD-focused intervention settings. Skilled in psychometric assessment, clinical interviewing, case conceptualisation, psychoeducation, supportive counselling, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. Strong interest in clinical and counselling psychology, queer-affirmative mental health practic, community mental health, and psychologically informed wellbeing initiatives.

Open to roles in clinical practice, counselling, research, mental health programme coordination, corporate wellness, school psychologist and content development across Hyderabad and remote global opportunities.

Psychologist Intern, High Intensity Therapy (HIT) Team at Asha Neuromodulation (ANC) (Present)

• Delivered ERP therapy for OCD patients as part of the HIT team under clinical supervision

Clinical Psychology Intern at Sahara Clinics (2025-05 – 2025-06)

Completed 240-hour supervised internship under Dr. Harish Chandra Reddy (Neuropsychiatrist)

• Conducted case history interviews, Mental Status Examinations (MSE), and assisted in psychological assessments, test administration, and scoring
• Interacted with clients in one-to-one clinical settings, participating in patient interviewing, symptom exploration, rapport building, psychoeducation, and supportive communication
• Assisted in clinical discussions, diagnostic formulation, case conceptualization, and gained exposure to counselling and psychotherapy processes in outpatient psychiatric settings

MA in Applied Psychology – GITAM University (2024 – 2026)

BA in Psychology, English Literature and Political Science – St. Ann's College for Women (2021 – 2024)