Soujanya Ravula
Counselling Psychologist
I can describe myself as someone who strives to lead a life with the attitude of live and let live. I try not to live by rules/standards and try to create my own and believe that it is important to have an openness to be able to do that and also to be able to understand and accept others as they are.
I love following my passions, exploring new things. Some of my hobbies include reading, dance, music.
As a Mental Health Practitioner, I have been providing psychological counselling for various clients globally struggling with challenges related to personal growth, abuse, relationship and marital issues, family issues, mid-life crisis, stress, trauma, anxiety etc..
I believe in using an eclectic approach with a treatment plan individualized to meet the needs of my client. In my experience I has been trained in and have practiced different approaches like Person-centered, Cognitive Behavioural, Behavioral, Interpersonal therapy, Mindfulness-based Anxiety management, Trauma informed counselling and so on. I work with individuals struggling with any area of mental health.
Trainings/Certifications
2021, Pause for Perspective, Hyderabad
MINDFULNESS INFORMED SHORT TERM SKILLS TRAINING AND INTERNSHIP for counselling
Basic Counselling skills- Ivey Intentional Interviewing and Counselling
Case History and Mental Status examination
Case conceptualization and Case notes, reviews
Modalities practiced- Mindfulness Based techniques, CBT, REBT, Person-Centered Counselling, Narrative, Emotional regulation, Psychoeducation – Trauma (POLYVAGAL theory), Enmeshed Family pattern
Assessments: ADHD diagnostic interview, Personality Assessment (MCMI)
2017, Family resources, Davenport, Iowa, USA,
Victim Counselor and Advocacy Training ( Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence)
2016, Banjara Academy, Bangalore, India
International Graduate Diploma in Counselling Skills (IGDCS) Course
2011, Centre for Social Initiative and Management, Hyderabad, India
Certificate Course in NGO Management and Social Entrepreneurship
2015, Infineon Technologies, Germany
International Project Management Association, IPMA Level C Certified Project Manager
2008-2011, Infineon Technologies, India
Soft skills Trainings
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Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
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Emotional Intelligence
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Assertiveness Training
Education
MASTER OF ARTS, PSYCHOLOGY
2020-2022, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Hyderabad
MASTER OF SCIENCE in Electrical and Computer Engineering
2001- 2003, University of Florida, Gainesville
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
1997- 2001, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University College of Engineering, Hyderabad
Experience
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2018-2022, Banjara Academy, Email Counselor: Providing Counselling Services to individuals across the world through email with non-directive approach.
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2018, Family Resources, Davenport, Iowa, USA, Domestic Violence Advocate : Providing Advocacy for Domestic Abuse victims, critical helpline respondent
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2017, 7cups of tea Online services, Listener (Basic Counselling Skills) : Providing emotional support and counselling space for individuals facing problem
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2014-2015, Volunteer with the Corporate Social Responsibility group, Infineon technologies : Support activities for Govt. School
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2012, Oorja Foundation, Discovery club, Trainer : Teaching communicative English course to high school kids & English language to primary school kids from Government schools.
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2012, Seva – Non-directive Counselling, Counsellor Trainee