Soujanya Ravula

Hi, I am Soujanya Ravula. I am Counselling Psychologist with 4years of experience as an online counselor at Banjara Academy, a non-profit based out of Bangalore. I have been providing psychological counselling for various clients globally struggling with challenges related to personal growth, abuse, relationship and marital issues, family issues, mid-life crisis, stress, trauma, anxiety etc.. I come with a background of Masters in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of experience in Electronic Intergrated Circuit design (Semiconductor) Industry contributing at various positions such as a Technical Project lead, Manager, Program Manager (International Program Management Association (IPMA) Level C Certified). I have done certifications/trainings like NGO management and Social Entrepreneurship, Diploma in Non-directive counselling skills, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocate, Mindfulness informed short term counselling skills and other soft-skills trainings like Emotional Intelligence, 7 habits of highly effective people, Assertiveness training etc. spanning my experience. I has always been interested in social services and have volunteered for other Non-profits like Seva Counselling, Oorja foundation( teaching English at Govt. Schools) and Family Resources (USA, Providing Advocacy for Domestic Abuse victims, critical helpline respondent), 7 cups of tea (Listener) and have been involved in the Corporate social responsibility activities at Infineon Technologies, India. I became a mental health practitioner as I am a true believer of empowering individuals and wants to enable this journey for individuals through counselling and also by leveraging on my skills developed over my long professional experience. I believe in using an eclectic approach with a treatment plan individualized to meet the needs of my client. In my experience I has been trained in and have practiced different approaches like Person-centered, Cognitive Behavioural, Behavioral, Interpersonal therapy, Mindfulness-based Anxiety management, Trauma informed counselling and so on. I work with individuals struggling with any area of mental health.