Here's a little more about myself and
the Flashlight...

Education

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I did my schooling from TVS Matriculation School Higher Secondary School, Madurai followed by a Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology at Lady Doak College, Madurai, for which I received the Best Outgoing Student in Psychology. I then pursued my Masters in Applied Psychology with a specialization in Counselling Psychology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. I also got trained in Psychological First Aid, Trauma Informed Psychological Practice and Queer Affirmative Counselling Practice.

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Work

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I started my private practice in May 2019 working with children and adults providing individual counselling while also working as a Guest Lecturer at Lady Doak College, Madurai at the Under Graduate Level. I then worked with Brain's Gym, providing life skills trainings and workshops for school and college level students. By September 2020, I realized that my passion lies in providing counselling and psychotherapy services for young and older adults. I joined YourDOST, an online platform providing mental health counselling, as an Expert Psychologist working part-time while also continuing my private practice.

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Having gained exposure and experience of over 2 years by June 2021, I joined Peakmind.in as a full time employee. I provided counselling and psychotherapy services, created and facilitated workshops, ran community engagement programs and created content for corporate employees, students and teachers. August 2023 was when I decided to quit my full time job and continue my private practice. I am truly grateful that I made this decision and have been enjoying my work so far.

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The Flashlight

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I started The Flashlight when I was doing my Masters at TISS. I was passionate about photography and I realised that the work I was doing was similar to how a flashlight would brighten up a photo even if it lasted only for a fraction of a second. Ergo, I named it "The Flashlight" and started posting content on Instagram. Now it has become my brand name and I am proud of it!

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The Purpose

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When I was a student both in school and college, I was a client of psychotherapy. I had my own issues and I am grateful to the mental health professionals in my school and college who made a difference in my life. I wanted to be that person in someone else's life and that made me choose psychotherapy as my career. 

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I hope to promote mental health and healing among young and older adults while also equipping beginners in the field of mental health with knowledge and practical exposure to the same through trainings and workshops!

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