Psychiatric Social Worker (Research)

Empowering Minds, Healing Lives.

Expert psychosocial care backed by over 10 years of experience at NIMHANS and other prestigious institutions.

Book Your Session

Simple steps to start your journey.

Online Counselling

₹500 / session

✓ 45 minutes duration
✓ Secure Google Meet link
✓ Confidential Environment

1

Book Slot

Choose a convenient time on Calendly.

2

Payment

Pay ₹500 to confirm the session.

3

Attend

Join via the Google Meet link.

Frequent Questions

Is the session confidential? ▼

Yes, all sessions follow strict privacy and confidentiality guidelines.

What platform is used? ▼

Google Meet — the link will be sent automatically after booking.

Is the fee refundable? ▼

Refunds are not provided for completed sessions. For missed sessions, rescheduling may be allowed depending on availability.

About Me

I am Chithirai Valli K, a dedicated Psychiatric Social Worker with an M.Phil from NIMHANS, Bengaluru.

I specialize in maternal mental health, neurological rehabilitation, and community mental health. My academic background includes a Master's and Bachelor's in Social Work from Stella Maris College, Chennai.

Education

M.Phil Psychiatric Social Work

NIMHANS, Bengaluru (2016-2018)

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Stella Maris College (2012-2014)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Stella Maris College (2009-2012)

Work Experience

Psychiatric Social Worker (Research)

Brain Health Across Life Time

July 25, 2025 - Present

Recruiting pregnant mothers into the study.
Developing mental health intervention modules for pregnancy and post-birth.

Junior Research Fellow

Bengaluru Child Health & Development Study

Sep 2023 - Mar 2025

Conducted teacher assessments using standardized scales.
Transcription and translation of NICHD standardized scales.

Guest Faculty

Stella Maris College (Autonomous)

May 2022 - Aug 2022

Taught Mental Disorder & Psychiatric Social Work papers to PG students.

Psychiatric Social Worker

NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Nov 2018 - Nov 2021

Psychosocial assessment and intervention for neurological conditions.
Palliative care, crisis intervention, and family support.

Social Worker

District Govt Hospital, Kanchipuram

Sep 2015 - June 2016

Medical Social Worker

Multiple Sclerosis Society of India

Nov 2014 - May 2015

Research & Publications

Dec 2024

Palliative care for chronic neurological disorders

A case series and literature review.

Jun 2024

Psychiatric Social Work Interventions for Post-Partum Neurological illness

A Case Study in a Neuro-Casualty Setting.

Mar 2024

Maternal Age and Foetal Attachment

Descriptive Study presented at Jain University, Bengaluru.

Feb 2022

Psychiatric Social Work Consultations for Persons with Neurological Disorders

Published Paper.

Dec 2021

Psychiatric Social Work Services in Neurology Emergency Care Setting

Published Paper.

Oct 2021

Social Work Services in Neurology Casualty and Emergency Setting

Presented at Indian Social Work Congress.

Feb 2020

Integrating Palliative care services for rare neurological conditions

Presented at All India Association of Medical Social Work Professionals.

Feb 2017

Psychosocial Intervention for BPAD

Enhancing Technology Based Intervention. Presented at ISPSW.

Our Services

Anxiety Management

Constant Worry & Fear

Techniques to manage panic, overthinking, and generalized anxiety.

Depression Counselling

Feeling Low & Lost

Support for persistent sadness, lack of motivation, and emotional numbness.

Maternal Mental Health

Pregnancy & Post-Partum

Specialized care for mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Family & Relationships

Conflict Resolution

Rebuilding trust and communication between couples and family members.

Child & Adolescent

Behavioral Therapy

Helping children navigate academic pressure, emotions, and behavioral issues.

Addiction Support

Breaking Habits

Non-judgmental support to overcome substance use and behavioral addictions.

Corporate & SME Wellness

Healthy minds build productive businesses.

Why Workplace Mental Health Matters?

Employee stress, burnout, and personal issues directly impact productivity and retention. I offer specialized programs designed for Corporate Offices and Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to create a supportive work environment.

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Confidential counselling for employees dealing with stress or personal crises.

Stress Management Workshops

Group sessions teaching practical techniques to handle high-pressure situations.

Leadership Coaching

Helping managers identify and support team members facing mental health challenges.

Work-Life Balance Seminars

Strategies for maintaining health and happiness while pursuing career goals.

Interested in a custom program for your organization?

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