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Neethu Murali is a Rehabilitation Psychologist, Behaviour Therapist, and Personal & Family Counsellor with professional experience in rehabilitation psychology, child development, behavioural intervention, psychological assessment, counselling, inclusive education, teaching, and student support.
She holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Rehabilitation Psychology, with professional experience across child development centres, rehabilitation institutions, inclusive schools, academic institutions, and clinical settings.
Her professional interests include child development, rehabilitation psychology, behaviour therapy, psychological assessment, behaviour modification, individual and family counselling, inclusive education, student development, teaching and mentoring, and mental health support.
Professional Experience
Rehabilitation Psychologist & Clinical Head : JIMPIRE Child Development Centre
September 2024 – March 2026
Psychological assessment and intervention
Rehabilitation-focused psychological support
Behaviour therapy and behaviour modification
Child development and developmental intervention
Individual and family counselling
Clinical coordination and professional supervision
Supporting children and families through multidisciplinary intervention
Rehabilitation Officer & Senior Psychologist
Sukrutham Rehab Institution – Gayathri Vidya Mandir Inclusive School Campus
July 2022 – August 2024
Psychological assessment and intervention
Rehabilitation services for children
Behaviour therapy and behaviour modification
Psychological counselling
Inclusive education support
Individualised support for children with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Parent and family guidance
Vice Principal – Early Learning & Special Classroom
Gayathri Vidya Mandir Inclusive School
July 2022 – August 2024
Academic and administrative coordination
Early learning support from Pre-KG to Std. 2
Special classroom coordination for Grades 1–4
Student development and mentoring
Teacher coordination and guidance
Supporting inclusive learning environments
Personal & Family Counsellor
Sukrutham Rehab Institution
July 2022 – August 2024
Individual counselling
Personal and family counselling
Emotional and behavioural support
Parent guidance
Psychological support for children and families
Head of the Department & Assistant Professor – Department of Psychology
Labour India College, Kottayam
February 2021 – January 2022
Teaching Psychology
Academic mentoring
Student counselling and guidance
Department coordination
Presentation and communication
Student-centred learning and development
Student Counsellor
Labour India College, Kottayam
September 2021 – January 2022
Student counselling and psychological support
Academic and personal guidance
Emotional wellbeing support
Student mentoring
Clinical & Professional Exposure
Preliminary Evaluator – Young Innovators Program (YIP 2020)
Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC)
Participated in the preliminary evaluation process of the Young Innovators Program, contributing to the assessment and evaluation of student ideas and innovations.
Freelance Counselling
Provided counselling support for adults and children, focusing on individual concerns, emotional wellbeing, behavioural issues, and personal development.
Areas of Expertise
Rehabilitation Psychology | Child Psychology | Psychological Assessment | Psychological Testing | Behaviour Therapy | Behaviour Modification | Individual Counselling | Family Counselling | Child Development | Inclusive Education | Early Intervention | Psychological Consultation | Student Counselling | Teaching & Mentoring
Research Interests
Child & Adult Psychology | Behavioural Problems | Intellectual Disability | Child Development | Psychological Assessment | Mental Wellbeing | Rehabilitation Psychology | Inclusive Education | Behaviour Modification
She has undertaken research and academic work exploring behavioural problems among adults with intellectual disability, personality profiles using the Rorschach-Exner Comprehensive System, and mobile phone dependency among higher secondary and college students.
She has also contributed to academic publications and professional seminars in the areas of psychology, developmental disabilities, positive psychology, disability empowerment, and mixed-methods research.
Research & Publications
A Study on Mobile Phone Dependency among Youth – published in The Investigator – An International Peer-Reviewed Journal of Multidisciplinary Explorations, Vol. 7, No. 3, September 2021.
Behavioral Problems of Adults with Intellectual Disability – 2019.
Personality Profile of Transgenders using Rorschach-Exner Comprehensive System – 2017.
Mobile Phone Dependency among Higher Secondary Students and College Students – 2015.
Volunteer activities associated with Ottakkalla Koodeyundu Kottayam (OK@Kottayam).
Professional Engagement
Neethu has actively participated in professional and academic initiatives related to psychology, disability rehabilitation, child development, inclusive education, counselling, and psychological skill development.
She has served as an Organizing Secretary for a National Webinar on Positive Psychology, conducted by the Department of Psychology, Labour India College, in collaboration with Mahatma Gandhi University.
She has also participated in professional conferences, seminars and workshops including programmes on developmental disabilities, hypnotherapy, mixed-methods research, Mendeley reference management, disability empowerment, and community living.
Professional Skills
Psychology Consultation | Psychological Testing & Assessment | Behaviour Therapy | Behaviour Modification | Individual Counselling | Family Counselling | Child-Focused Intervention | Teaching & Mentoring | Leadership | Interpersonal Skills | Teamwork | Problem-Solving
Languages
Malayalam – Proficiency
English – Proficiency
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