Dona Anne Prabathi Dissanayake
Wattala,11
Summary
Undergraduate student in BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling with practical exposure to counselling environments and mental health services. Currently gaining clinical experience through internships in hospital and counselling centre settings. Interested in psychosocial support, mental health promotion, and community wellbeing. A responsible and empathetic individual with strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee
University Hospital – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Katuwawala
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient appointments and optimized scheduling systems.
- Communicated effectively with patients to gather medical history and information.
- Supported mental health professionals in delivering counselling and psychological support.
- Observed counselling sessions to understand therapeutic techniques used by professionals.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering patient care and facilitating daily operations.
Intern
Psychology Life Centre
Kohuwala
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated counselling sessions to support students' mental health and well-being under professional supervision.
- Coordinated mental health awareness campaigns and student support programs to enhance community engagement.
- Gathered data and maintained documentation for research projects to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Academic Coordinator
St. Anthony's Institute of higher education and Tec Vithanika
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated academic schedules and course offerings for diverse student populations.
- Developed and implemented student support programs to enhance academic success.
- Coordinated academic schedules and administrative tasks to ensure timely course offerings
- Assisted students with academic management tasks, facilitating their progress and success
- Organized faculty meetings and workshops to promote collaboration and communication.
Junior Executive in Documentation & Customer Service
Safesea Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw documentation and facilitated client communication to enhance service delivery
- Coordinated interactions between departments and customers to streamline processes
- Facilitated operational alignment within the subsidiary of ABC Group of Companies.
Trainee Analyst
Global Business Strategies (Pvt) Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2021
Education
BSc (Hons) - Psychology and Counselling
NIBM Campus
Kirulapone03-2026
G.C.E. Advanced Level -
De Mazenod College- Kandana
01-2020
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
De Mazenod College - Kandana
01-2017
Diploma - Psychology and Counselling
ICBT Campus
GampahaClinical & Practical Training Course - Mental Health Rehabilitation & Counselling
Sith Nivana Mental Health Rehabilitation And Counselling Centre
KalutharaCertificate course - MS Office
Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha Computer Training Unit
Diploma - MS Office
ICET Computer Institute
03-2026
Diploma - Human Resource Management
ICET Computer Institute
03-2026
Skills
- Clinical assessments
- Crisis intervention
- Counselling support
- Team collaboration and coordination
- Psychological observation
- Active listening
- Empathetic communication
Affiliations
1. Mental Health Awareness Project – “Steps of Hope”
Psychology Society – NIBM
2025 | Committee Member
• Assisted in organizing and coordinating activities promoting mental health awareness among university students
• Collaborated with the psychology society team to support community engagement initiatives
Psychology Society – NIBM
2025 | Committee Member
• Assisted in organizing and coordinating activities promoting mental health awareness among university students
• Collaborated with the psychology society team to support community engagement initiatives
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
- Senior Prefect in Nayakakanda Girls Primary School, 2011
- Deputy Head Prefect in Sunday school, 2017
- Member of the School Basketball Team, De Mazenod College, 2012-2019
- Member of School Athletic Team, De Mazenod College, 2012-2017
Co-Curricular Activities
- Successfully completed Part 01 of The Certificate Course in Short Methods of Mathematics with A grade at SNIT Campus.
- First place of the poet competition in De Mazenod college.
Personal Information
- Name with initials: D.A.P. Dissanayake
- Full Name: Dona Anne Prabathi Dissanayake
- Date of Birth: 30 November 2001
- Age: 24
- Gender: Female
- Civil Status: Single
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- NIC: 200183500829
School
- Nayakakanda Girls Primary School
- De Mazenod College, Kandana
Non Related Referees
- Ms. D.K.S.H. Wijayawardhana,
Designation : Consultant / Lecturer, Department of Psychology
Address : School of Humanities,
National Innovation Center,
National Institute of Business Management,
Colombo, 05.
Mobile No : 071 605 3417.
Email : shadmi@nibm.lk
- Dr. N. Kumaranayake
Designation : Director of Psychology Life Centre,
Address : No.31, Woodland Ave, Colombo, 10300,
Mobile No : 077 767 6414
Email : nkumaranayake@gmail.com
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Sinhala
Native
Native
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office package
- Academic writing and presentations
- Basic research data collection and documentation
Timeline
Intern
Psychology Life Centre
11.2025 - Current
Trainee
University Hospital – General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
10.2025 - Current
Academic Coordinator
St. Anthony's Institute of higher education and Tec Vithanika
08.2024 - 01.2025
Junior Executive in Documentation & Customer Service
Safesea Shipping Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
03.2022 - 05.2024
Trainee Analyst
Global Business Strategies (Pvt) Ltd
01.2021 - 05.2021
BSc (Hons) - Psychology and Counselling
NIBM Campus
G.C.E. Advanced Level -
De Mazenod College- Kandana
G.C.E. Ordinary Level -
De Mazenod College - Kandana
Diploma - Psychology and Counselling
ICBT Campus
Clinical & Practical Training Course - Mental Health Rehabilitation & Counselling
Sith Nivana Mental Health Rehabilitation And Counselling Centre
Certificate course - MS Office
Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha Computer Training Unit
Diploma - MS Office
ICET Computer Institute
Diploma - Human Resource Management
ICET Computer Institute