About
I am a Counselling Psychologist and Sports & Exercise Psychologist with over 6 years of clinical, instructional, and research experience. Most recently, I have been working as a Lead Instructor and Exercise & Performance Psychologist at Pancha Koshas Yoga School, combining my expertise in psychology with wellness education and teacher training.
My work spans trauma-informed practice, mind-body integration, and evidence-based psychological interventions. I use tools such as psychometric assessments, cognitive-behavioural techniques, and exercise psychology principles to support clients and yoga teachers. I have designed curricula and training materials, delivered psychological modules, and provided counselling to diverse populations including athletes and yoga practitioners.
What I'm looking for
Remote roles in the field of psychology and/or wellness.
Content writing (psychology expert), training/ workshops on various psychology topics, wellness topics (nutrition, wellness, yoga, mindfulness, etc.), wellness coaching, life coaching.
Counseling for individuals and couples experiencing various life challenges like anxiety, burnout, trauma, work pressures, among others.
Experience
Lead Instructor – Aerial Yoga & Art, Aerial Yin & Restorative Yoga
Pancha Koshas Yoga School
Oct 2023 – Present
Conduct dedicated psychology modules within Teacher Training Courses for 250+ participants, focusing on performance enhancement, motivation, and psychological readiness Administer standardised psychological assessments to evaluate personality profiles, communication styles, and teaching dispositions; use findings to develop psychologically informed coaching approaches, teaching strategies, and develop training material and curricula.
Deliver training on trauma-informed instruction: recognition of trauma responses, managing student triggers, maintaining psychological safety, and cultivating emotionally responsive teaching environments Address fear systematically, both instructor-level performance anxiety and student-level fears (including acrophobia and movement-related fear), using evidence-based desensitisation and cognitive- behavioural techniques Incorporate exercise psychology principles, including the impact of menstrual cycle phases on training intensity, age-related modifications to movement, and hormonal factors influencing motivation and performance Teach topics including achievement motivation competitive anxiety, attentional focus, goal setting, resilience, and communication from a sports psychology perspective.
Aerial YogaMindfulness TechniquesCurriculum DesignPsychological AssessmentsExercise Psychology
Psychologist & Online Counsellor
WeListen (Mysore) & Accession Consulting and Healthtech
Mar 2021 – Present
Provide ongoing individual counselling, both online and via digital health platforms, to 500+ clients from young adulthood to mid-life, focusing on lifestyle concerns, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, addictive behaviours, and emotional regulation.
Work with clients from sporting and physically active backgrounds on injury adjustment, performance anxiety, motivational slumps, and return-to-sport challenges.
Conduct comprehensive case histories and basic mental status examinations, integrating clinical and performance-related factors.
Develop psycho-educational content for digital platforms, including blogs, self-help resources, and social -media series; co-create structured online courses on mental well-being and behaviour change.
Facilitate live webinars and group sessions to improve mental health literacy and reduce stigma.
Online CounsellingPsychoeducationMental Health Assessment
Content Creator & Brand Consultant (Freelance)
Secret Garden Café
Dec 2024 – Sep 2025
Conceptualise and produce daily social media content with a focus on wellness, mindfulness, and community engagement Develop and implement creative content strategies for digital marketing and community events Author-written content linking mental health and lifestyle wellness to mindful consumption
Content CreationDigital MarketingBrand Consulting
Consultant Psychologist
The Akanksha Foundation
Jun 2021 – Nov 2021
Provided psychological support and counselling in a school-based foundation for underprivileged children, addressing emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs.
Designed and implemented student wellness and social-emotional learning (SEL) initiatives to build resilience, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills.
Worked closely with students, teachers, and families to address behavioural challenges, improve classroom climate, and strengthen support systems.
Conducted counselling sessions using behavioural and family-based approaches and led community awareness initiatives promoting mental health, well-being, and ethical development.
Social-Emotional LearningBehavioural ApproachesCounselling
Psychologist
Indian Academy of Health Psychology
Aug 2020 – Apr 2021
Provided pro bono counselling services during the COVID-19 pandemic in support of community mental health Delivered psychological first aid and crisis intervention to individuals in acute distress related to isolation, health anxiety, and bereavement Developed evidence-based resources addressing pandemic-specific stressors for public dissemination
Crisis InterventionPsychological First AidCommunity Mental Health
Freelance Psychologist
Healthcare Centre
Feb 2020 – Mar 2021
Conducted brief psychological assessments and counselling for patients dealing with surgery, injuries, and chronic medical conditions.
Offered short-term pre and post-procedure support and limited telephonic follow-up to improve access to care.
Psychological AssessmentCounsellingPatient Support
Psychologist (Supervised Fieldwork)
Nityanand Institute of Medical Sciences
Jun 2019 – Dec 2019
Conducted comprehensive clinical case histories and collateral family assessments, and performed disability assessments and diagnostic evaluations in a clinical setting Co-facilitated group therapy sessions for individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders and delivered individual counselling using evidence-based therapeutic modalities
Clinical AssessmentGroup TherapyDiagnostic Evaluation
Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Master of Arts · Clinical Psychology
2017 – 2019
Carmel College for Women, Goa University
Bachelor of Arts · Psychology (Specialisation)
2014 – 2017
Certifications
Breathwork Teacher Training- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certified
Yoga Alliance
May 2026 – No expiry
Mental Health Aware Yoga Teacher Training- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certified
Yoga Alliance
May 2026 – No expiry
Aerial Yin & Restorative Teacher Training- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certified
Yoga Alliance
May 2026 – No expiry
Yin Yoga Teacher Training- Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Certified
Yoga Alliance
Apr 2026 – No expiry
Yoga Alliance Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Level 3 (Advanced) – 100 hours
Yoga Alliance
Jan 2024 – No expiry
Yoga Alliance Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Level 2 (Intermediate) – 50 hours
Yoga Alliance
Dec 2023 – No expiry
Yoga Alliance Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 (Foundational) – 50 hours
Yoga Alliance
Dec 2023 – No expiry
Yoga Alliance Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher Training – 85 hours
Yoga Alliance
Oct 2023 – No expiry
Yoga Alliance Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher Training – 50 hours
Yoga Alliance
Jul 2023 – No expiry
Yoga Alliance Certified MultiStyle Yoga Teacher Training – 200 hours
Yoga Alliance
Jul 2023 – No expiry
Foundation Course in Yoga Science for Wellness
Ministry of Ayush, Government of India
Apr 2023 – No expiry
Fully Accredited Professional Sports Psychology Diploma
Udemy
Jul 2021 – No expiry
Sports & Exercise Psychology Intensive Certificate Course in Sports Psychology
Kristu Jayanti College
Oct 2020 – No expiry
Behaviour Modification Training
School of Skills NIDAAN
Aug 2020 – No expiry
Hypnotherapy & Self Hypnosis
School of Skills NIDAAN
Jul 2020 – No expiry
Assessment of Children Workshop
Cognizavest
May 2020 – No expiry
Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD
Cognizavest
May 2020 – No expiry
Rorschach Inkblot Test Workshop
Cognizavest
May 2020 – No expiry
National Webinar on Sports Psychology
Kristu Jayanti College
May 2020 – No expiry
Skills
content writerwellness workshopsPsychological TrainingAnxiety managementSports PsychologyYogaAerial YogaTelehealth ToolsNervous System RegulationPerformance EnhancementPsychological TestingResearch MethodologyOnline Course DevelopmentWorkshop FacilitationTeacher TrainingCurriculum DesignExercise PsychologyPsychometric AssessmentsMind-Body IntegrationTrauma-Informed Practice
Languages
English (Native or bilingual proficiency)Hindi (Full professional proficiency)Konkani (Full professional proficiency)Marathi (Limited working proficiency)
