Pavithra Tamilvendan

Motivated Counselling Psychology professional with an M.Sc. from Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, skilled in psychological assessment, rapport building, and empathetic communication. Experienced in clinical, rehabilitation, and school counselling settings. Trained in Certificate Program in School Counselling from St.

Teresa's College in collaboration with Sensable Child, Psychosocial and Rehabilitation approaches at SCARF India, currently pursuing a PG certification in Organisational Behaviour Analysis and presently undergoing training at Inclusive School. Committed to delivering evidence-based, client-centred mental health support.

Behavioural and Communication Therapist at Kare Therapy Center - Vels Global School

Intern - Department of Psychiatry at Government Stanley Medical College & Hospital

• Observed psychiatric case consultations and clinical interviews.
• Assisted in case history collection and Assessments.
• Gained exposure to a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, psychosis, Autism, ID and substance use.
• Learned about multidisciplinary approaches in clinical settings.
• Participated in Client counselling sessions under supervision.

Intern - Therapeutic Services at T.T.Ranganathan Clinical Research Foundation (TTK Hospital)

• Gained hands-on experience in therapeutic services and real-world clinical applications of psychology.
• Participated in diverse therapy programs, including Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation, Music Therapy, Horticultural Therapy, and Animal-Assisted Therapy.
• Involved in intake assessments, detox procedures, relapse prevention, and quit tobacco programs.
• Observed psychiatric consultations, admission processes, and family-based therapeutic interventions.
• Engaged in psychoeducation sessions on emotional intelligence, mobile/gambling addiction, and team building.

Intern - Dementia Care Services at Chennai Urology and Robotics Institute (CURI Hospital) - The Dementia Care Foundation

• Facilitated group counselling sessions for elderly clients with varying stages of dementia.
• Conducted therapeutic activities including music therapy, art therapy, origami, and emotion enactment to support cognitive stimulation and emotional expression.
• Developed and implemented structured psychosocial modules tailored to client needs.
• Enhanced skills in active listening, behavioural observation, patience and caregiver communication.
• Gained practical experience in person-centerd care and dementia management within a hospital-based setting.

Intern - Counselling Services at Steps Foundation - Counselling & Psychological Services

Provided counselling support in areas such as career guidance, relationship building, positive parenting, and self-care. Assisted in psychological assessments and therapy sessions for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and lifestyle concerns. Participated in marital and adolescent counselling, and supported research and development initiatives.

• Visited specialized centers to gain multidisciplinary exposure, including: 1. HAMSA Rehab branch of Kauvery hospital - helping individuals with disabilities 2. SREE Rehab - They support the holistic development of your child. 3. Rebirth Foundation - De-addiction and Rehabilitation Center 4. The Madras Institute of Magnetobiology - Technical and Scientific support basis from EHC.
• Engaged and conducted with almost 200 public through a social media challenge on Relationship Building for 10 days.

Event Team Member at Competitive Edge Academy Pvt. Ltd.

• Contributed to planning and execution of the citywide event IGNIS SCIENTIA 2023 as part of the event team.
• Gained experience in teamwork, leadership, and event management compliance.
• Developed skills in budgeting, strategic planning, record maintenance, and problem-solving.
• Enhanced creativity, collaboration, and social media networking for professional outreach.

Intern - Psychiatry and Pulmonology at Sri Ramachandra Hospital

• Conducted comprehensive observations of patients in Psychiatry and Pulmonology at SRMC and proposed tailored prospective psychotherapy techniques and rehabilitation measures for individual patients.
• Engaged with patients diagnosed with a variety of conditions like Psychosis, Substance use disorder, Bipolar Disorder and observed patients in the tobacco cessation center.

M.S.C. in Counselling Psychology – Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (2024-01 – 2026-01)

Bachelors degree in Psychology – Womens Christian College (2021-01 – 2024-01)

Higher secondary education – Velammal Mat.Hr. Sec.School (2019-01 – 2020-01)