Yasasmi Thuduhena
Homagama,Sri Lanka
Summary
As a professional counsellor, my role is to provide compassionate and effective guidance to individuals facing various challenges in their lives. With a deep understanding of human behaviour, emotions, and mental health, I offer a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Through active listening, empathy, and therapeutic techniques, I help clients gain insight into their problems, develop coping strategies, and work toward personal growth and well-being. I am skilled in conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's unique needs. Additionally, I am committed to ongoing professional development, staying informed about the latest research and best practices in the field. My ultimate goal as a counsellor is to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, improve their mental health, and lead fulfilling lives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Counselor
Brandix Apparel Solution Ltd
11.2020 - Current
- I started with Brandix as a counsellor and was promoted as the senior executive counsellor in 2023 November.
- Provide counselling support to staff and associates at the factory.
- Maintain up-to-date counselling and training records,reports and present the findings to internal stakeholders, as needed.
- Collaborate with relevant factory teams to increase awareness of mental wellness and improve working environment in the factory.
- Conduct daily rounds and One-on-one sessions to identify the supporting needs of staff & associates.
- Mange & accommodate critical incidents 24x7.
- Conduct Mental Status Examinations to identify mental health status changes, self-harm risks and Domestic violence issues..
- Set therapeutic goals for the associates and staff and monitor their progress.
- Support staff who is facing occupational aggression and violence and advocate staff to mandatory reporting
- Implement crisis interventions to support staff who have experienced sexual assault or family violence
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, agencies and the family members where required to enhance wellbeing and safety of the staff.
- Lead mental wellness awareness campaigns at the factory.
- Refer employees to external agencies and services such has hospitals, police, WIN, legal aid
- Maintaining ethical standards & confidentiality
- Work with HR and factory management to manage grievances and resolve disputes
Key Case Worker
Sumithrayo - Mel, Madura
08.2019 - 11.2020
- Advocate for drug, alcohol and tobacco addicted clients, their families and supporting parties to change their behaviors and attitudes
- Assessed client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
- Discussed alternative approaches to change the addiction
- Consulted with clients to develop rehabilitation & vocational plans
- Refer the clients to relevant supporting agencies.
Case Worker and Counselling Therapist
Prathibha
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Psychotherapy for autistic and Down syndrome clients and counselling sessions for their families and supporting groups
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behaviour and other psychosocial issues
- Conducted counselling sessions for behavioural & mental disorders, victims for violence, substance abuse clients & their families
- Assisted the understanding adjustment of attitudes, behaviours and expectation for clients & helped them to develop their interpersonal and marital relationships
- Guided with clients to develop rehabilitation & vocational plans
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions
- Documented client information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Branch Coordinator
Richardson Projects (PVT) LTD
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Managed branch inventory, ensuring adequate supply levels for daily operations.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by offering personalized service tailored to their needs.
- Liaised between upper management and branch personnel to facilitate effective communication channels.
- Coordinated and assigned service call requests.
Montessori Teacher
Little Einsteins PVT LTD
07.2012 - 04.2017
- Prepared classroom and materials according to Montessori pedagogy and the needs of children.
- Monitored and tracked children's progress on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
- Conducted conferences to establish and maintain consistent and clear communication with parents.
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans, and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
Education
MSc - Clinical & Counseling Psychology
University of Northampton
03.2023
BSc - Psychology
Girne American University
08.2017
Diploma - Primary Teacher Training
American College of Higher Education
SriLanka04.2013
Foundation Course - Human Resource Management
Institute Of Personnael Management
Srilanka07.2011
G.C.E Advanced Level Examination -
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo 08 SriLanka2009
G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination -
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
Colombo 08 SriLanka2006
Skills
- Active listening and non-judgemental approach
- Trustworthiness
- Empathy
- Compassion
- Undertake evidence-based focused assessments
- Case formulation and goal setting
- Collaboration
- Confidentiality
Accomplishments
- Counseling and staff support trainings & other programs Conducted by my-self at Brandix Apparel Solution Ltd from 2020 to date
- Awareness Sessions on Domestic Violence Prevention
- Finance Management Training Programs
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Programs
- Drug and Alcohol addiction related issues
- Training programs & awareness sessions on the Brandix Abuse and Harassment Free Workplace Policy
- Do FM talks to improve mental wellbeing collaborating with Corporate Communication Team
- We Care Buddy training program to enhance the mental wellbeing support network for Executives withing the group
- Write articles on mental health related topics for "Viyamana" newspaper
- Mental Health Programs conducted at Sumithrayo Mel Medura
- Training program on Drug & Alcohol Addiction related issues for students at Adventist International School, Negombo, March-2020
- Awareness session on Drug & Alcohol Addiction related issues for young adults at Asha Foundation, Mount Lavinia - December - 2019
- Poster and Flyer campaign at selected railway stations from Fort to Negombo, Fort to Homagama and Fort to Panadura
Affiliations
- Australian & New Zealand mental health association, 8163
- American Psychological Association, C2002137264
Timeline
Executive Counselor
Brandix Apparel Solution Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Key Case Worker
Sumithrayo - Mel, Madura
08.2019 - 11.2020
Case Worker and Counselling Therapist
Prathibha
07.2018 - 07.2019
Branch Coordinator
Richardson Projects (PVT) LTD
04.2017 - 09.2018
Montessori Teacher
Little Einsteins PVT LTD
07.2012 - 04.2017
MSc - Clinical & Counseling Psychology
University of Northampton
BSc - Psychology
Girne American University
Diploma - Primary Teacher Training
American College of Higher Education
Foundation Course - Human Resource Management
Institute Of Personnael Management
G.C.E Advanced Level Examination -
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
G.C.E Ordinary Level Examination -
Devi Balika Vidyalaya
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