Deepa Karanam

About Deepa Karanam

I’m Deepa, a Counselling Psychologist who believes that most people don’t…

Experience

1. Assistant Counselling Psychologist

   Embolden Wellbeing

   Nov 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Provide 1:1 therapy sessions to children, adolescents, and adults, supporting clients across age groups in navigating emotional regulation, relational dynamics, identity-related concerns, and stress.2. Use a developmentally appropriate, play-based approach with younger clients—integrating storytelling, art, movement, and other expressive tools to foster safety and emotional exploration.3. With adults, create reflective spaces for deeper self-awareness and growth, drawing from relational, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches tailored to each individual\'s needs.4. Support clients experiencing inattention, hyperactivity, overwhelm, self-doubt, or adjustment difficulties through structured, strengths-based interventions.5. Collaborate closely with caregivers (for child clients) and offer guidance around co-regulation, behaviour patterns, and ecosystem alignment.6. Maintain comprehensive session notes and reflective documentation to track progress, themes, and therapeutic goals.7. Offer pro bono career counselling to school students, helping them explore strengths, aspirations, and possible career pathways in a supportive, non-pressurising environment.8. Develop original, psycho-educational content for Embolden’s social media platforms to promote emotional wellness, reduce stigma around therapy, and engage meaningfully with the wider community.

Education

• University of Exeter

  MSc , Psychology (Conversion)

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  BA LLB, Law