Krishnendu S

Clinical Psychology postgraduate with supervised clinical training across hospital, rehabilitation, de-addiction and correctional settings, with practical exposure to psychological assessment, structured clinical interviewing, behavioural intervention, case formulation, counselling skills, and mental health support. Experienced in research design, data collection, quantitative analysis using SPSS and Excel, scientific writing, and academic presentations, with a peer-reviewed publication and an Institutional Ethics Committee-approved dissertation. Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, documentation, critical-thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills, with an interest in contributing across clinical, counselling, mental health, research, academic, rehabilitation, and community-based settings.

Clinical Trainee (Posting) - Government Medical College - Alappuzha, Kerala

(2026-04 - 2026-04)

• Conducted structured client interviews and behavioural assessments under clinical supervision.
• Applied CBT-based behaviour modification techniques and case formulation to support treatment planning.
• Maintained case documentation and contributed to progress notes as part of the treating team.
• Conducted individual sessions.

Clinical Trainee (Posting) - Government Medical College - Alappuzha, Kerala

(2025-11 - 2025-12)

• Delivered psychological assessments and supported crisis intervention within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Practiced active listening and rapport-building techniques with clients across diverse presentations.

Clinical Trainee (Internship, 10 days) - Phoenix Recovery Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Centre - Bidarahalli Hobli, Bengaluru, Karnataka

(2025-07 - 2025-07)

• Completed a short-term clinical internship at a residential alcohol and drug de-addiction and rehabilitation centre, gaining direct exposure to a substance-use treatment setting.
• Individual Counseling & Client Psychoeducation.

Psychology Volunteer / Assistant - Prison Psychotherapy Programme – Viyyur Central Jail - Thrissur, Kerala

• Assisted psychologists in delivering structured psychotherapy sessions to prison inmates across three programme phases.
• Supported individual and group psychotherapy sessions aimed at rehabilitation and psychological well-being.
• Assisted with participant engagement, session coordination, and therapeutic activities under professional supervision.
• Contributed to a multidisciplinary rehabilitation programme within a correctional setting while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Trainee (Intern) - Punarjanmam Rehabilitation Centre - Haripad, Alappuzha, Kerala

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

• Supported behavioural intervention and rehabilitation programming under supervision in a residential care setting.
• Observed and assisted in individualised care planning and client progress tracking.
• Co-facilitated psychoeducational group sessions on relapse prevention, coping strategies, and substance-use awareness for residents.

MSc - Clinical Psychology - Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru Campus, Karnataka (2024 - 2026)

BSc - Psychology - Presentation College of Applied Science, Manancherikunnu, Ernakulam, Kerala (2021 - 2024)