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CHATHURINI UPEKSHA BULATHSINGHALA
Psychologist
Negombo
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Summary
A dedicated Psychologist with over 7 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, and a strong background in trauma-informed care. Skilled in delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, with hands-on experience in hospitals, community, and NGO settings. Proven ability to support survivors of abuse, promote child protection, and design mental health programs for marginalized communities with a solid commitment to ethical practice, cultural sensitivity, and holistic well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4046
4046
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting Lecturer in Psychology
GCBT
02.2026 - Current
- Conduct lectures and tutorials on psychology.
- Develop lesson plans and course materials.
- Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students.
- Stay updated with current psychological research and integrate it into teaching.
- Delivered engaging lectures on advanced topics in the curriculum.
- Developed course materials and resources for student learning.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance course offerings and content.
- Assessed student performance through assignments and examinations.
- Participated in departmental meetings to align academic goals and strategies.
Psychologist
Happy Mind
04.2025 - Current
- Providing psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, EMDR) for the inward and clinic patients.
- Conducting psychological assessments (DASS, MOCA, BPRS, PSS).
- Developing personalized treatment plans based on patient needs.
- Offering crisis intervention and support for patients dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other psychological concerns.
- Collaborating with medical professionals and multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential patient records in compliance with ethical and professional standards.
- Provided crisis intervention support during emergency situations.
- Educated patients and families on mental health issues and coping strategies.
Psychologist
University Hospital KDU
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Develop and implement psychosocial support programs for refugees.
- Conduct emotional well-being sessions and crisis interventions.
- Provide counseling and mental health support to individuals and groups.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance community-based mental health initiatives.
- Maintain case records and prepare reports for program evaluation.
Sound Minds Academy
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed counseling skills.
- Attended suicide prevention program.
- Participated in Psychological First Aid training program.
- Collected data for the island wide counseling database.
- Provided Psychotherapy and counseling for the inward and clinic patients, under the direct supervision of the licensed clinical psychologists and the consultant psychiatrists.
- Conducted assessments and provided therapy for the children with Autism, ADHD and learning disabilities.
Child Development Centre Head
Child Action Lanka
Colombo
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Oversee daily operations of the Child Development Centre.
- Manage and train staff to ensure effective child care services.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to improve child welfare programs.
- Maintain records and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Psychosocial Project Officer
Child Action Lanka
Negombo
01.2020 - 09.2020
- Conduct counseling sessions for children and parents.
- Perform psychometric assessments and develop individualized support plans.
- Provide counseling and psychological support to children and parents.
- Conduct psychometric assessments and develop individualized support plans.
- Organize educational and developmental programs for children.
- Collaborate with social workers and educators to enhance child welfare.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare progress reports.
Education
Musical Therapy
Benedict XVI Institute
Negombo 01.2026 - 04.2026
MSc Clinical and Health Psychology - Clinical and Health Psychology
University of West London
UK 01.2021 - 01.2022
BSc (Hons). - Psychology
Cardiff Metropolitan University
UKDiploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy -
Skyline Metro Campus
Skills
- Counseling & psychotherapy
- Interpersonal and communication skills development
- Perform psychometric assessments
- Team building and developing an inviting space to express an individual's mind
- Adaptability and managing challenging environments and personal
- Providing Counselling and psychotherapy for individual and corporate clients
- Conducting mental health awareness programs
- Conducting corporate focused trainings
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
- Patient confidentiality
- Effective communication
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Mood disorders specialist
- Behavior analysis
- Family counseling
- Regulatory compliance
- Substance abuse counseling
- Child psychology
Certification
- British Psychological Society Graduate Membership, 725631
- Lanka Association of Psychologists and Counselling Professionals, L/GM1/2024/006
- Certificate in Psychosocial support for Persons of Concern, Research Centre for Drama therapy
- Technical & Managerial skills for professionals, Global Contriver
- Clinical and Practical Training in Mental Health Rehabilitation and Counseling, Sithniwana Mental Health Rehabilitation Center
References
- Ms. Menoji Kalupahana, Head of People and Culture, Child Action Lanka, +94778887806, menoji@gmail.com, ZOA, Negombo, Western Province
- Dr. Oshadee De Silva, Former Lecturer and Clinical Psychologist, University Hospital KDU, +44 7496 311578, oshadeedesilva@yahoo.com
Timeline
Visiting Lecturer in Psychology
GCBT
02.2026 - Current
Musical Therapy
Benedict XVI Institute
01.2026 - 04.2026
Psychologist
Happy Mind
04.2025 - Current
Psychologist
University Hospital KDU
01.2023 - 09.2023
Sound Minds Academy
01.2022 - 12.2022
MSc Clinical and Health Psychology - Clinical and Health Psychology
University of West London
01.2021 - 01.2022
Child Development Centre Head
Child Action Lanka
09.2020 - 09.2022
Psychosocial Project Officer
Child Action Lanka
01.2020 - 09.2020
BSc (Hons). - Psychology
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Diploma in Counseling and Psychotherapy -
Skyline Metro Campus