Certifications & Training
Master of Rehabilitation Counselling
(The Dean's Scholar)
University of Sydney; Rehabilitation Counsellors are Allied Health Professionals and specialist counsellors who understand the impact of disability, physical and mental health conditions and social disadvantage on people's lives, and especially the importance that work, education and meaningful participation play in achieving inclusion, independence and self-esteem in the community.5
BA (Psychology)
University of Wollongong; the study of the science behind human behaviour, the human mind, its functions and interactions at individual and societal levels, and provides theory and practical methods for understanding our thoughts, feelings, sense of ourselves, our behaviours and growth; with the aim to improve psychological health for people across a diversity of social and cultural contexts.
Yoga Teacher Training (Hatha, Ashtanga) & Yogic studies (Tantra, Classical)
A depth of theoretical, scriptural, historical and contextual learning, in addition to extensive experience, practice and training in embodied, experiential inner exploration practices.
Consciousness-based Counselling (Integral Psychotherapy)
Namah Integral Health & Sri Aurobindo Society; A year-long certificate & vocational course, conducted by Dr. Soumitra Basu (psychiatrist & co-author of the book ‘Consciousness-Based Psychology: Sri Aurobindo’s Vision of Yoga, Health and Transpersonal Growth’), lays down the broad lines of clinical practice within the context of Integral Yoga Psychology. At each level of consciousness, remedial measures are discussed and proposed, providing the deepest possible immersion into the necessity and practice of Integral Psychotherapy through Consciousness-Based Counselling (CBC).
Graduate studies in International Health
Curtin University; including international health & primary health care, STIs & HIV-International perspectives, and maternal & child health in developing countries.
Studies in Integral Yoga and Integral Psychology
Including the Sva-Parichayam course with the Indian Psychology Institute (IPI); Introduction to Integral Psychology and a learning journey of consciousness-based processes and growth in self-knowledge - covering “topics like cognition and modes of knowing, self and personality, yoga-based research methodologies, processes of change, relationships, professional work involving application of psychological processes (education, therapy, etc.)... The central focus is on increasing self-knowledge and developing consciousness-based psychological skills that help both in one’s personal growth and work”.6
5 Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Ltd. (ASORC) Competencies for Rehabilitation Counsellors Fifth Edition 2020
