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Archana Dineshkumar Manhachery

@archanadineshkumarma

Psychologist at Lyra Health and Soul Shelf, providing counselling and workshops on anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.

India
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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking opportunities in the highly sensitive fields of psychology and writing.

At Lyra Health, I provide virtual counselling for adults with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship patterns, and life transitions, using REBT and Logotherapy. I also deliver online and on-site workshops for corporate clients on psychological and wellness topics.

At Soul Shelf, I provide online counselling tailored to adult clients, drawing on REBT, Jungian, and Logotherapy approaches. Previously, at Mpower @ BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, I conducted psychological screenings and developed treatment plans using REBT, DBT, and IFS.

Alongside my psychology work, I edited science reports and book manuscripts at the Institute for Resource Analysis & Policy, Hyderabad, including reports submitted to UNICEF and the Coastal Salinity Prevention Cell. My background also includes forensic science training and supervised experience in forensic biology and casework.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Psychologist in Private Practice

Soul Shelf

May 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Provided online psychological counselling sessions to adult clients with diverse concerns, integrating eclectic approaches through REBT, Jungian and Logotherapy lenses.

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Consultant Science Editor

Institute for Resource Analysis & Policy

Jun 2025 - Jul 2026 (1 year 1 month)

Edited draft reports of Baseline Hydrological and Geohydrological Assessment and Mapping of Water Resources submitted to the Coastal Salinity Prevention Cell.

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Psychologist and Outreach Associate

Mpower @ BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Nov 2023 - May 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Conducted psychological screenings of students and faculty, developed treatment plans using REBT, DBT, and IFS, and led mental health outreach activities. Streamlined clinical operations and quality standards.

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Consultant Junior Science Editor

Institute for Resource Analysis & Policy

Jan 2023 - Nov 2023 (10 months)

Edited reports and manuscripts for publication, including a report submitted to UNICEF and books published by Elsevier and Peter Lang.

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Freelance Scientific Editor

Self Employed

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Edited manuscripts for three academic books published by scientists and researchers at IRAP, India.

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Counselling Intern

My Choices Foundation: Operation PeaceMaker

Sep 2022 - Nov 2022 (2 months)

Conducted intake assessments for domestic violence victims, documented cases onto the organization's database, and undertook telephonic counselling sessions under supervision.

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Clinical Psychology Intern

Sringar Centre for Medical Psychology and Rehabilitation

Aug 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years)

Performed interviews, case histories, and MSEs of patients with a wide range of mental disorders under supervision. Generated an internship report for postgraduate degree fulfillment.

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Intern

Srichid Analyticals – Forensic Services

Apr 2021 - May 2021 (1 month)

Internship at forensic services company.

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Intern

Regional Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhya Pradesh Police

Jan 2020 - Mar 2020 (2 months)

Assisted in preparing reports for lab examinations of alleged rape and murder cases. Performed tests on rape and murder case samples.

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Volunteer

Oxfam Bookshop

Oct 2019 - Dec 2019 (2 months)

Managed book donations, researched rare titles, maintained attractive displays, and refreshed stock weekly.

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Event Safety and Customer Service Steward

Security Scotland Ltd.

May 2019 - Nov 2019 (6 months)

Assisted crowds at football and rugby matches, monitored entry/exit points, ensured safety outside venues, and reported suspicious activity to supervisors.

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Research and Communication Intern

Institute for Resource Analysis & Policy

Jul 2016 - Oct 2016 (3 months)

Prepared and edited communication pieces for IRAP's webpage, screened newspaper reports and journal articles for researchers, and contributed to the 2015–16 annual report.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indira Gandhi National Open University logoIU

Indira Gandhi National Open University

Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology

2020 - 2022

Pursued a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from 2020 to 2022.

University of Strathclyde logoUS

University of Strathclyde

Master of Science, Forensic Science

2018 - 2019

Activities and societies: Accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences; trained in trace evidence analysis, microscopy, document examination, and latent fingerprint enhancement; participated in a mock outdoor crime scene investigation and presented findings at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Completed an MSc in Forensic Science, accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, with training in trace evidence analysis, forensic biology, and crime scene investigation.

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St. Francis College for Women

Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry

2015 - 2018

Grade: First class with distinction (80.5%)

Activities and societies: Completed electives in Project Management and Legal Awareness.

Graduated with first class with distinction (80.5%) in BSc Biotechnology, Microbiology, and Chemistry.

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