Aleesha C. Basheer is a psychologist, academic, counsellor and mentor with professional interests spanning attachment theory, mental health, relationship psychology, youth development and psychological wellbeing. Her work brings together academic teaching, counselling, mentorship, research and mental health education, with a particular interest in understanding the emotional and relational experiences of young adults.
She currently works as an Assistant Professor of Psychology and as a Consultant Psychologist at Jeevani – Student Wellness Initiative, where she teaches, mentors and provides psychological support to students. Her professional work also extends to universities, schools, startup communities and public-health programmes through invited lectures, workshops, keynote sessions and mental health awareness initiatives.
Her professional approach is grounded in attachment theory and relational psychology, with an emphasis on understanding human connection, emotional regulation, identity, relationships and mental health. She combines psychological knowledge with an empathetic and evidence-informed approach to teaching, counselling, research and mentorship.
Professional Roles
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Aleesha is engaged in academic teaching and student development as an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Her academic interests include psychology, counselling, attachment, relationships, mental health and young-adult development.
Consultant Psychologist – Jeevani Student Wellness Initiative
As a Consultant Psychologist at Jeevani, she works in the area of student wellbeing, counselling and mentorship, supporting young adults through personal, emotional, relational and developmental concerns.
Counselor & Mental Health Educator
She has also worked as a counsellor and mental health educator through private practice and institutional workshops, contributing to psychological support and mental health education.
Research Associate – Attachment & Relationships Lab
Her research experience includes work as a Research Associate in an Attachment & Relationships Lab, with a focus on psychological research related to attachment and interpersonal relationships.
Areas of Expertise
Attachment Theory | Mental Health & Wellbeing | Relationship Psychology | Counselling | Youth Mental Health | Emotional Regulation | Mentorship | Psychological Research | Academic Teaching | Youth Leadership | Individual Counselling | Couple Counselling | Group Therapy | Mental Health Interventions
Her counselling and professional interests include individual counselling, couple counselling, group therapy and mental health interventions.
Research Interests
Attachment Theory | Digital Dating Culture | Relationship Psychology | Mental Health & Wellbeing | Emotional Regulation | Young Adults | Commitment Orientation | Identity & Relationships
Her research interests explore how attachment patterns influence relationships and emotional regulation, how digital dating platforms shape commitment and relational choices, and how psychological theory can be translated into meaningful mental health interventions.
Research & Publications
Aleesha’s research and academic contributions include work on:
– Commitment Orientation in the Age of Swipe: A Mixed-Methods Inquiry
– Attachment Styles and Emotional Regulation Among Young Adults
– Teaching Psychology as a Practice of Listening
– Counseling in Transitional Life Phases
Her research and academic writing reflect her interest in attachment, relationships, emotional regulation, young-adult development, counselling and psychology education.
Speaking & Professional Engagement
Aleesha has been invited to speak at universities, schools, startup communities and public-health programmes. Her professional engagements include keynote talks, guest lectures, youth workshops, community programmes and mentorship sessions.
Her selected engagements include:
– Empowering The Next Generation – Keynote on psychological resilience within India’s emerging technology and startup community
– Suicide Prevention & Youth Mental Health – Public-health workshop with higher-secondary students
– Parenting, Attachment & Early Childhood – Community session for parents
– Listening as Prevention – Invited lecture focusing on peer support, listening practices and adolescent mental health
Teaching & Mentorship
Aleesha’s teaching philosophy is centred on creating psychologically informed and student-centred learning environments. She approaches psychology education as an opportunity to develop both academic understanding and deeper human awareness.
Her academic and mentoring work includes:
– Curriculum Delivery
– Student Mentoring
– Dissertation Guidance
– Academic Research
– Critical Pedagogy
– Youth Leadership Development
– Psychological Education
Areas of Professional Practice
Research
– Academic Writing
– Research Methodology
– Quantitative & Qualitative Methods
– Data Interpretation
Teaching
– Curriculum Delivery
– Mentoring
– Dissertation Guidance
– Critical Pedagogy
Counselling
– Individual Counselling
– Couple Counselling
– Group Therapy
– Mental Health Interventions
Professional Recognition
UGC NET Qualified – Psychology
50+ Talks & Workshops Delivered
500+ Students Mentored
20+ Dissertations Guided
5+ Years Teaching Experience
Languages
English
Malayalam
Tamil
Hindi
Arabic
