Paras Sharma

Counsellor and Medical Social Worker

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Skills
Psychotherapy
Mental health
Counseling psychology
Treatment
Adolescents
Psychology
Clinical research
Psychological assessment
Public speaking
Non profits
Fundraising
Healthcare
Program evaluation
Hospitals
Teaching
Crisis intervention
Nursing
Group therapy
Social services
Mental health counseling
Cbt
Behavioral health
Child development
Program development
Training
Public health
Research
Clinical supervision
Spss
Case management
Motivational interviewing
About me
Experienced mental health professional with a proven track record in the mental health and social sector. Skilled in designing protocols, and innovative technology assisted counselling practices, research, scaling up Nonprofit Organizations, Clinical Supervision, Training and Recruitment, and Fundraising.
Education
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
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  NET PSYCHOLOGY
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  2009 - 2011
  MA in Counselling Psychology Gold Medallist
  Internships -- Kshitij Mental Health Centre- Bombay Cambridge School- Special Cell for Women and Children- The Humsafar TrustFreelanced with Academy for Counselling and Education (ACE)
- Wilson College Chowpatty Mumbai 400 007
  2006 - 2009
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Psychology Ranked 1st in Arts Section
  Activities and Societies: Member of the Student Council from 2006-2009
Experience
- Asian Heart Institute and Research Center
  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
  Counsellor and Medical Social Worker
- AsmitaGroup-Umrao Hospital
  Dec 2011 - May 2013
  - Senior Executive - Medical Services
    Apr 2013 - May 2013
  - Medical Social Worker
    Dec 2011 - Apr 2013
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
  May 2013 - Aug 2017
  Programme Coordinator - iCALL Psychosocial Helpline
- 1to1help.net
  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018
  Manager - Innovation and Counselling Practice
- The Alternative Story
  Apr 2018 - now
  Director - Programmes and Services
- Sampurna Montfort College - India
  Aug 2018 - now
  - Assistant Professor
    Dec 2021 - now
  - Adjunct Assistant Professor
    Aug 2018 - Dec 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- Basics and Beyond - Sexuality, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
  TARSHI
  Dec 2013
- Social Psychology
  Coursera
  Sept 2013
  View certificate
- Basic Skills in Family Therapy
  National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences
  Apr 2011
- A Beginner's Guide to Irrational Behavior
  Coursera
  Apr 2014
  View certificate
- Moralities of Everyday Life
  Coursera
  Mar 2014
  View certificate
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Paras Sharma
  TEDx Speaker TEDx MAHE Feb 2024
- Awarded to Paras Sharma
  TEDx Speaker TEDx BMSITM, Bengaluru Feb 2020
- Awarded to Paras Sharma
  Best Research Project in MA Counselling TISS May 2011
- Awarded to Paras Sharma
  Best Student in MA Counselling TISS May 2011
- Awarded to Paras Sharma
  Sir Ratan Tata Merit Scholarship Awardee Sir Ratan Tata Trust Feb 2011
- Awarded to Paras Sharma
  Overall Topper - Arts Section Wilson College Jun 2009