Sudha Gandhi

I am a trauma informed/ EMDR certified counsellor

Currently an online Counsellor with Safe Space, I have amassed broad experience working with diverse populations, including foreign domestic workers in Singapore and inmates transitioning from incarceration at a halfway house. My therapeutic approaches integrate techniques from CBT, ACT, Gestalt Inner Child Therapy, and more, tailored to the unique needs of each client. Of note is my specialization as a trauma counsellor, where I have effectively employed attachment theory and CBT for trauma interventions. Recognizing the continuous evolution of therapy, I am also currently upgrading my skills with EMDR training.

My educational credentials include a Master's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Plymouth and a Master's in Counselling from Monash University. Furthermore, I have pursued specialized courses in various psychological domains from Athabasca University, fortifying my expertise.

My work across various settings, from hospitals to NGOs, has instilled in me the values of compassion, continuous learning, and team collaboration. Notably, my interactions with patients with complex mental health conditions, including personality disorders, have sharpened my empathetic listening, guidance provision, and coping mechanism development skills

Education:
  - Master's in Clinical Psychology, University of Plymouth, July 2022 - August 2023.
  - Masters in Counselling, Monash University, October 2019 - September 2020.
  - Bachelor of Science in Behavioural Study, Oklahoma City University, Singapore, 2017 - 2019.
  - Bachelor of Education, Panjab University, 2000 - 2001.
  - Bachelor of Science, Panjab University, 1994 - 1997.

2. Certifications:
  - Complete EMDR training course, EMDR CENTRE LONDON, Ongoing from September 2023.
  - Certificate in General Psychology, Athabasca University, August 2021 - October 2021.
  - Certificate in Brain and Behaviour- Athabasca University, November 2020 - September 2021.
  - Certificate in Career Counseling, Athabasca University, November 2020 - April 2021.
  - Certificate in Abnormal Psychology,- Athabasca University, October 2020 - January 2021.

3. Skills:
  - Therapeutic Approaches: Person-centred therapy, Functional Imagery Training, ACT, CBT, Psychoanalysis, Trauma-based interventions, Systematic family therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Introductory EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-based Interventions.
  - Teaching.