Prapoorna Mangalampalli (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
6 Yrs 2 Mos of experience
(Ph.D) in Psychology and M.Sc. in Psychology and Parapsychology
Languages: Telugu, Hindi, English,
The healthy roots of your mental health can strengthen your physical health too
Overview
Prapoorna is a multifaceted mental health professional and writer, having expertise in individual counselling, family dynamics, and career guidance. As a psychologist, she navigates the intricacies of personal struggles, supporting parents of autistic children, and aiding individuals contemplating suicide. Certified in marriage and career counselling, she extends her reach to couples seeking harmony and students charting their paths. Beyond individual sessions, Prapoorna's passion for mental health awareness translates into engaging blogs on relationship and marital challenges, gracing platforms like Wellness Hub. Whether through heartfelt guidance or insightful writing, Prapoorna empowers individuals and families to navigate life's complexities with clarity and resilience.
My Services
Areas of Expertise
ELDERLY COUNSELLING
Support individuals and families cope with issues related to the physiological aspects of the aging process (impairments in hearing, vision, mobility etc)
Prepare individuals for the changes involved in adjustment to retirement, chronic illness and end of life
Support for dealing with changes in cognitive functioning (loss of memory, changes in thinking, depression etc)
Prepare for the empty nest syndrome (children leave home and the parents have to fend for themselves)
HEALTH COUNSELLING
Reduction or elimination of unhealthy behaviors (substance abuse, sedentary lifestyle, dietary habits etc)
Promoting healthy behaviours to sustain health and prevent the onset of illness
Improving mental health that become crucial for maintaining physical health
Management of lifestyle to cope with chronic illness
MARRIAGE & RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING
Analysis and management of premarital expectations
Managing marital issues (communication, dominance, emotions, infidelity, intimacy, parental and in-laws support/interference, loss of spouse etc)
Resolving interpersonal conflicts among partners and families
ACADEMIC COUNSELLING
Preparing strategies for improving learning styles, motivation, concentration and memory
Identifying and providing support for children with learning difficulties
Helping students cope with academic (examination fear, participation in class etc) and social (bullying, making friends, substance abuse etc) situations at school
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENT COUNSELLING
Analysis and understanding of issues (physiological, cognitive and behavioral) related to transition from childhood to adolescence
Handling peer pressure, bullying, aggression, fighting at home
Managing parental expectations, sibling rivalry, single child syndrome and social relationships
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
Managing work-related stress and burnout
Coping with depression and anxiety
Effective management of emotions (anger, fear, loneliness)
Coping with communication and interpersonal conflicts
Managing obsessive thoughts, compulsive acts and irrational fears
Experience
Wellness hub | 02/04/2019 – Present
Duration: 6 years 4 month(s)
Consultant Psychologist
Education
PhD in Psychology
Duration: 2 year 0 month(s)
PK University, Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh | 12/21/2022 – 11/21/2024
M.Sc. in Psychology
Duration: 2 year 0 month(s)
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh | 06/15/2019 – 05/30/2021
