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Agiththira Sivasubramaniyam

@agiththirasivasubram

Counsellor at District General Hospital, Mullaitivu, providing individual and group counselling and developing client support plans.

Sri Lanka

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At District General Hospital, Mullaitivu, I provide individual and group counselling, assess client needs, and develop support plans. I also offer coping strategies and handle crisis situations and referrals.

With the USAID SCORE Project, I delivered one-to-one and group support to students facing emotional or academic stress, and designed workshops on mental health, resilience, and wellbeing.

My experience also includes supporting patient care and counselling at District General Hospital, Mullaitivu, and facilitating community-based mental health programs with USAID Social Cohesion Activity. I hold an MSc in Psychology from the University of East London and have research experience in psychological assessment and statistical analysis using SPSS.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Counsellor

Current

District General Hospital, Mullaitivu

Feb 2026 - Present (9 months)

Provided individual and group counselling sessions, assessed client needs, and developed support plans. Maintained confidentiality, offered emotional support, monitored progress, and handled crisis situations and referrals.

Counselling Psychological Assessment Case Management Crisis Intervention Confidentiality Client Monitoring

Reception/Admin Assistant

Deptford Medical Centre

May 2025 - Oct 2025 (5 months)

Supported front desk with patient check-ins and appointment bookings, assisted with data entry and record updates, and observed phone triage. Developed familiarity with GP systems and confidentiality procedures.

Patient Check In Appointment Scheduling Data Entry Records Management Phone Triage GP Systems Confidentiality

Peer Support Volunteer

Mind

Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 (7 months)

Provided emotional support and shared experience to service users, supported group sessions and mental wellbeing activities, and promoted a safe, non-judgmental environment for individuals in recovery.

Peer Support Emotional Support Group Facilitation Mental Health Awareness Non Judgmental Communication

Community Counselling Mentor

USAID SCORE Project

Apr 2024 - Sep 2024 (5 months)

Delivered one-to-one and group support to students facing emotional or academic stress, designed and delivered workshops on mental health and resilience, and provided therapeutic interventions addressing academic, emotional, and social concerns.

Counselling Workshop Facilitation Mental Health Education Stress Management Resilience Building Student Support

Volunteer Mental Health Coordinator

USAID Social Cohesion Activity

Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 (11 months)

Organised community outreach, maintained attendance, and provided psychoeducation. Facilitated community-based mental health programs to promote social cohesion and healing in post-conflict areas, and empowered youth by involving them in mental health service delivery.

Community Outreach Psychoeducation Workshop Facilitation Mental Health Programs Social Cohesion Youth Empowerment Stakeholder Collaboration

Intern – Mental Health & Gender-Based Violence Unit

District General Hospital, Mullaitivu

Jun 2023 - Aug 2023 (2 months)

Conducted psych medical assessments, participated in therapy sessions, and contributed to treatment planning. Engaged in case discussions with multidisciplinary teams and provided counselling for patients facing mental health challenges and gender-based violence.

Psychological Assessment Treatment Participation Treatment Planning Case Discussions Multidisciplinary Collaboration Counselling Gender Based Violence Support

Tutor & Admin Assistant

Neithal Tuition Centre

Apr 2017 - May 2018 (1 year 1 month)

Created lesson plans, managed records, and liaised with parents. Provided academic mentoring focusing on exam preparation, study skills, and time management, and fostered a positive learning environment.

Lesson Planning Records Management Parent Communication Academic Mentoring Exam Preparation Study Skills Time Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Mind (Mental Health Charity)

Mental Health and Peer Support Training, Mental Health

Ongoing Mental Health and Peer Support Training via Mind.

University of East London

MSc, Psychology

2024 - 2025

Grade: Pass 54%

Completed an MSc in Psychology with a result of Pass (54%). Research focused on the impact of religious practices, wellbeing, and socio-economic factors on eating behaviour.

University of Jaffna

B.A. (Hons), Psychology

2018 - 2023

Grade: GPA 3.38/4.00

Earned a B.A. (Hons) in Psychology with a GPA of 3.38/4.00. Research focused on diabetes-related distress and depression among patients with Type 2 diabetes.