GIMHANI THAVEESHA GUNAWARDENA

NO ***, WATARAPPOLA ROAD,

MOUNT LAVINIA

CONTACT NUMBER-077*******

E MAIL- adose8@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER GOAL

To assist people with problems they are likely able to handle on their own, with resources or focusing on improving personal strengths within my capacity as a “Psychologist” in the field of Psychology, Special Needs and Counselling.

PROFILE SUMMARY

Ten years solid experience in the Psychology, Special Needs, Education and Counselling field.

Private Psychological Practice at Residence

Fourteen years teaching experience for Institute of Western Music & Speech Examinations, Colombo 04

More than 10 years of psychological counselling and therapy experience with clients from diverse backgrounds on a range of needs.

Trauma

Anxiety

Family and relationship issues

Depression and stress

Grief

Personality issues

Self esteem and addictive behaviours

Skilled and trained to conduct psychotherapy sessions for clients using Drama Therapy

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS

Master of Science in Clinical and Health Psychology (2018/2019)

University of West London

“Summa Cum Laude” Degree, Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Missouri University of Science & Technology, USA (2010).

Diploma in Special Needs Education

(Specific Learning Disabilities)

Ladies’ College Department of Vocational Studies

Colombo 03, Sri Lanka (2009)

Certificate course in Drama Therapy

Sri Lanka Family Planning Association (2018)

Successfully completed Certificate in

Proficiency of Teaching English

Institute of Western Music and Speech (IWMS)

No 12, Kotalawela Gardens, Colombo 04.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Curently working as the School Counsellor

S.Thomas’College – Mount Lavinia since 2015

Worked as the “School Counsellor”

Musaeus College, No 58, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7 ( 2009-2015)

TRAININGS

A training on Music Therapy – Sri Lanka Foundation ( 2018)

Counselling Training on “Towards a Child Friendly School Environment by The National Child Protection Authority. (2013)

Awareness programme on “How to deal with Adolescent Issues” by Sri Lanka Foundation (2010)

HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention program by Education Ministry of Sri Lanka. (2010)

Training of Trainers on Life Skills by Family Health Bureau, Sri Lanka (2010)

Program on Solutions for Challenging Behaviors of Children with Intellectual Disabilities & Difficulties by “The Ability Foundation in Sri Lanka”. (2008)

RESPONSIBILITES HANDLED

Conducted counselling sessions for the children facing Developmental and Behavioral problems

Conducted meetings with parents to make them aware of their children's psychological issues

Conducted Awareness seminars for children, parents and teachers on Teen Issues,Mental Health Career Paths, Family bonds, Teen issues, Drugs, Reproductive Health and Sexually transmitted diseases.

Referees:

Mrs. Nishalie Fernandopulle

Dr. Kanthi Hettigoda Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Psychologist Mobile: 077*******

Sri Lanka Navy

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