Ruju Dasadia
@rujudasadia
Compassionate mental health counselor and educator specializing in child psychology and special education.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated mental health counselor and educator with over five years of experience supporting children, families, and schools. My work blends therapeutic counseling, psychometric assessment, and special-education strategies to support emotional and cognitive development.
I have implemented individualized intervention plans that improved emotional regulation and social skills for children with learning and behavioral challenges. I routinely conduct assessments and deliver evidence-based therapies such as CBT and DBT in individual and group settings.
I design and deliver psychoeducational workshops for parents and educators to build better support systems and increase mental health awareness. I collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and families to create and adapt IEPs and classroom strategies.
My training includes a PG Diploma in Child Counseling, Montessori teacher training, and courses in CBT/REBT, grounding my practice in both pedagogical and clinical approaches to early childhood and special education.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Shadow Teacher
Inner Peace Rehabilitation and Counseling Centre
Dec 2024 - Present (9 months)
Provide individualized classroom support to children with special needs, implement tailored teaching strategies and IEPs, and collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to improve academic, social, and behavioral outcomes.
Counselor
My Fit Brain
Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 11 months)
Conducted psychometric assessments and delivered evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT) in individual and group settings, developed personalized treatment plans, and ran psychoeducational workshops to enhance client and family support.
Early Childhood Teacher
Blossom Kids
May 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 10 months)
Designed and delivered age-appropriate lesson plans to foster cognitive, social, and motor development, assessed student progress, and maintained regular parent communication to support learning at home.
Assistant Teacher
Fountain Head School
Aug 2019 - Nov 2019 (3 months)
Supported lead teachers by delivering small-group instruction, developing interactive activities, and monitoring student progress to reinforce foundational skills and classroom engagement.
Mental Health Intern
Soch Mental Health Hospital
Assisted senior therapists with psychological assessments and therapy sessions, provided supervised emotional support to patients, and gained practical experience in clinical counseling techniques.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
British Learning Institute
Postgraduate Diploma, Child Counseling
Postgraduate diploma in Child Counseling focused on child development and counseling techniques for early childhood and special needs.
VUVeer Narmad South Gujarat University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology covering child psychology, developmental processes, and foundational psychological principles.
Montessori Teacher Training Course
Certificate, Early Childhood Education
Certificate course in Montessori teaching methods emphasizing early childhood education principles and classroom practices.
CBT and REBT Course
Certificate, Clinical Psychology
Training course in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy techniques for emotional and behavioral management.
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