M. D. CHRISTEEN
CHANDIMA
PERSONAL PROFILE
I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and
Counselling from Aquinas College of Higher Studies in
Colombo 08, Sri Lanka. My passion for understanding the
human mind and behavior has led me to pursue a career as
a psychological counselor. I am committed to utilizing my
knowledge and skills to help individuals overcome their
CONTACT ME AT psychological issues.
166/B, EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Pahala Hanwella, Hanwella,
Sri Lanka Aquinas College of Higher Studies
Bsc. in Psychology and Counseling Jan 2019 - July2023
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Department of Psychology
@christeenchandima Colombo Archdiocese Family Apostalic Center
Certificate in Psychology and Counseling Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
Merrit Pass
23 / 12 / 1996
Aquinas College of Higher Studies
Diploma in English Language and Literature 2019
SKILLS SUMMARY University of Sri Jayawardhanapura
Diploma in Buddhist Counselling - May 2022 - May 2023
Writing
Faculty of Law, University of Colombo
MS Office Diploma in Human Resource Management Law - May 2022 -
May 2023
Communication Skills
Good Shepherd Convent - Kotahena
G.C.E. Advanced Levels 2017
Project Management
EXPERIENCES IN FIELD
I have trained as a counsellor at Sithnivana Mental
Health Care and Rehabilitation Center- Kalutara
Improving counselling skills
Psychological Testing
Psychopharmachology and diagnostic criteria
Rehabilitation process
Practical exposure
Individual counselling
Group Therapies
Counselling and skill enhancing internship at Oberon
Health Care - Norris Canal Roard Maradana
Mentoured by Dr. Lasanatha Wijayasekara
Basic skills, ethics, and application of counselling
and psychotherapeutic relationship
NON RELATED
REFERENCES Introduction to mental disorders
Rev. Fr. Jude Chrysantha
Relationship counselling, addiction counselling
Director for Social Communications, Suicidal prevention and domestic violence
Archdiocese.
Introduction to sex therapy case study discussions
Chaplain for University students,
Archdiocese. and role play exercises
Mobile: +94-777-***-*** Field visits - Lady Ridgeway Hospital( LRH)
National Institute of Mental Health( NIMH)
Christine Jayakody
Lecturer
Aquinas College of Heigher Studies WORK EXPERIENCES
S. N. Jayakodi Journalist (October 2017 - March 2022)
Proprietor,
S.N.J.Auto International (Pvt) Ltd,
Weda Niwasa Kapungoda, I have worked as a journalists at LakeHouse, which is the
Pamunugama. largest printed media institute in Sri Lanka.
Mobile : +94-777-***-***
News Reporting
Covering Press Conferences in different ministries as
well as the government and NGO and trade unions
Parliament proceedings
Minisrty coverages
President and Prime minister media coverages
Highlights in media field
Achieved to cover parliment proceedings and
president and prime-mnister coverages at two and
half years of my journey
I was able to cover the presidential election's
nomination day at Election Commission - Rajagiriya
in 2019
Participated in different workshops conducted by
UNICEF and UNDP.
Capability to find the news articles and to take the
responsibility for every single words which are
written by me.
Content Writer (April 2022 - November 2022)
Content writing for the websites and social media
posts
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Chorister for 18 years of the church choir, our lady of
assumption church Hanwella,
Organist for 12 years
Trained 3 for playing organ
Choir leader for 5 years
Worked as active member for church societies
Sports captain at secondary school