
Archana Dineshkumar Manhachery
@archanadineshkumarma
Psychologist at Lyra Health and Soul Shelf, providing counselling and workshops on anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
What I'm looking for
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
Delivered online and on-site workshops to corporate clients on psychological and wellness topics. Provided individual virtual sessions for adult clients with diverse concerns, integrating REBT and Logotherapy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intern
Srichid Analyticals ā Forensic Services
Apr 2021 - May 2021 (1 month)
Internship at forensic services company.
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.
Volunteer
Oxfam Bookshop
Oct 2019 - Dec 2019 (2 months)
Managed book donations, researched rare titles, maintained attractive displays, and refreshed stock weekly.
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.
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 2015ā16 annual report.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
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
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.
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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