Jephia Simon Mathew is a Psychology professional with a postgraduate qualification in Applied Psychology and an academic and practical background in psychological counselling, clinical exposure, psychological assessment, research, teaching and mental health support.
She holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Psychology from Dr. MGR Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women, Chennai, under Madras University, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from Mater Dei CMI College of Arts and Science, Enathu, Kerala, under the University of Kerala.
Her academic and professional background includes exposure to psychological assessment and evaluation, counselling, client-centred communication, mental health awareness and support, behaviour observation, mindfulness and stress management, and basic cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques. She also has experience in data collection and analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, academic writing and research presentation.
Her professional interests include psychological counselling, mental health and wellbeing, psychological assessment, behavioural understanding, stress management, resilience, academic wellbeing and psychology education.
She is particularly interested in applying psychological knowledge through an empathetic, client-centred and ethical approach, while promoting mental health awareness, emotional wellbeing and effective coping strategies.
Clinical & Professional Exposure
Psychologist – Lotus Wellness and Rehabilitation Centre, Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
July 2025 – November 2025
She has professional experience working as a Psychologist at Lotus Wellness and Rehabilitation Centre.
Her clinical and psychological training has also included internships at:
Nair’s Medical Hospital
December 2022 – January 2023
Cancer Institute
July 2024 – September 2024
Emocare International, Chennai – Virtual Internship on Ten Unique Counselling Therapies
November 2024 – December 2024
Academic & Professional Experience
Assistant Professor – Labour India College, Kottayam
March 2026 – Present
Her role in academia involves teaching and contributing to psychology education, supported by her background in research, presentation and academic writing.
Areas of Expertise
Psychological Assessment & Evaluation | Psychological Counselling | Mental Health Awareness | Client-Centred Communication | Behaviour Observation | Basic CBT Techniques | Mindfulness & Stress Management | Research Methodology | Qualitative & Quantitative Data Analysis | Academic Writing | Presentation & Public Speaking | Psychology Education
Research Interests
Mental Wellbeing | Emotional Regulation | Academic Resilience | Test Anxiety | Postpartum Mental Health | Social Support | Optimism | Stress & Coping
Her research work has explored a range of psychological and wellbeing-related topics, including test anxiety and academic resilience among students, postpartum depression, optimism and social support among mothers, financial self-efficacy, mental wellbeing and emotional regulation among mothers, and stress and coping among early-career working professionals.
Her MSc final-year thesis examined financial self-efficacy, mental wellbeing and emotional regulation among single versus partnered mothers. The work was also published in the edited volume Adolescent Mental Health Hazards – Retrospective Researches.
Academic Achievements
Best Paper Award – International Conference on Motherhood: A Multidimensional Perspective, 2025
Best Student of the Year, 2023
Conduct Award, 2020
Certificate of Appreciation – 2nd Place in Major Subjects (MSc)
Leadership & Professional Engagement
Jephia has served as PG Representative and Member of the Student Senate (2024–2025) and previously served as Secretary of the Psychology Department (2020–2023).
She has also participated in international conferences, paper presentations, workshops and academic activities related to psychology, school psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy and mental health.
Professional Strengths
Active Listening & Empathy | Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Communication | Leadership | Teamwork & Collaboration | Adaptability | Resilience | Emotional Intelligence | Time Management
Languages
English | Malayalam
