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ABOUT OUR FOUNDERS

SUSAN SANTOSH JOHN

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Susan Santosh John is a peoples’ person and especially interested in working with and mentoring children. She completed her MBA with specialization in Human resources from IMT Ghaziabad and has worked in large MNCs, heading the Human Resource function. To pursue her interest in the field of psychology and counseling she bid adieu to the corporate world and completed her Diploma in counseling from TISS, Mumbai and was the proud recipient of the “Best Student” award for the batch of 2012-13. She has also completed short term courses in career guidance and art therapy. Subsequently she has worked in the counseling divisions of YMCA and ACT, mumbai where she has done extensive work with children from under privileged schools and Government Shelter Homes. Susan is currently associated with Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School (Primary Section) Pioneering the Mentoring Champs programme which aims at mentoring children and supporting children with Learning Difficulties.

JACQUELINE JOSEPH

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Jacqueline has always harboured a close connection with advancing the talents of children and youth. Having trained in Counselling under YMCA Counselling Centre and Institute, Jacqueline got an opportunity to work amongst teenagers in Municipal Schools in Navi Mumbai. She further attained a certification by Ben Rivers in psycho-drama and also a diploma in counselling and psychotherapies. Jacqueline’s desire to learn more led to her completing courses in subjects like couple and family enrichment, cognitive and positive psychology and career guidance. Jacqueline is currently associated with Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School (Primary Section) Pioneering the Mentoring Champs programme.

LENNY PRATAP

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Lenny carries a great blend of having insight and using the heart connection to execute the insight. Armed with an MBA in Finance and experience in esteemed financial positions, Lenny chanced upon Teaching when given an opportunity in Junior College and she never looked back! Having a desire to use her drive to help the society, Lenny undertook certification courses with Leap Ahead Assessment and Learning Centre in Play and Art Therapy and Understanding Child Sexual Abuse and Personal Safety Education Programme by Arpan and LifeSkiils Course at Prafulta. Lenny is currently associated with Our Lady of Perpetual Succour School (Primary Section) Pioneering the Mentoring Champs programme. She is also pursuing MA in psychology to delve into deeper workings of psychology.

MEET THE TEAM

REENU MATHEW

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Reenu holds a masters degree in Clinical Psychology and specialises in psychometric tool customisation, behavious analysis and modification techniques. She belives that given the right tools, every person can champion their own emotional fitness, and so she often teaches her clients to work with customised resources to help them to catalogue and evaluate their emotions. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychology, teaching at both the bachelor's and master's levels and pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology. She is also an avid follower of psychological journals and seminars and likes to keep abreast of the latest tools and therapies. Before she discovered her calling as a psychologist, Reenu worked in Information Technology for 15 years, travelling extensively and dealing with people of various ages and ethnicities. She holds a master's degree in Computer Science and Applications and uses her IT experience to create effective presentations for workshops. She is passionate about enabling people to overcome their emotional obstacles and achieve their true potential.

AMANDA FERNANDES

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Amanda carries a rich experience in the field of psychology and counselling. Armed with an academic background of M.A. in Applied Psychology (Clinical) from Mumbai and on-field practise in hospitals and schools, Amanda embodies a perfect blend of skill and experience. She uses her learnings in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy and Art based Therapy to help students navigate through their emotional challenges. Her astute insight and clear headed thinking makes her a valuable contributor at Anugrah.

ANCY JOHN SHETTY

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With a Mass Communication degree from Mumbai and a diploma in Youth Ministry from Dallas, USA, Ancy interacts with teenagers and youth, lending a listening ear to their problems and also brings in intervention when necessary. With counselling certificates from YMCA Counselling Institute, she has been functioning as a counsellor in schools across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Ancy carries a spark of vision with her as she brings her skills to use at Anugrah.

SUNITA GOPAL SARAVADE

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Sunita carries a solid 36 years of experience with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as a Deputy Head Teacher and Head teacher. She also was awarded Mayor Award in 2004 for the Best Teacher in Mumbai. Even the years of experience did not stop her from serving the city, her indomitable spirit led her to work as a counsellor with a Mumbai based NGO. Sunita brings to Anugrah her wisdom from a wealth of experience. 

KANTA PRAVIN GAVIT

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Kanta is a valuable storehouse of counselling skills and on-field experience. She is trained in Trauma Focused Behaviour Therapy and Psychological Testing. Working as a trauma therapist in International Justice Mission (IJM) has helped her deal with sensitive issues with much wisdom and grace. Kanta brings to the Anugrah Team immense knowledge and great insight.

RANI MATHEW

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Rani switched from her computer programming background to counselling and has been unstoppable ever since. Her extensive training in counselling therapies help her to deal with a wide range of challenges amongst adolescents, women, children. Rani is also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Rani adds bubbling energy and boldness to the Anugrah Team.

VAISHALI BAWLE

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Ms. Vaishali Bawle is an established Rehabilitation Psychologist who has been working in the field of education since past 19 years. Her areas of expertise include career guidance, aptitude testing, Special Educational Needs, interpersonal relationships, identification and management of behavioural problems among children, fashion and ports psychology, psychological testing, toxic parenting, etc. She is also the founder of YashoDisha, which offers various services in the field of counselling and is also a certified clinical Hypnotherapist and Graphologist and certified in suicide prevention gatekeeper. Vaishali brings beneficial and timely prudence to the Anugrah Team.

SHIVA GULVADY

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Shiva is a chemical engineer by education and has worked in manufacturing across industries for 38 years. He has worked in Reliance Industries, Hindustan Unilever, Owens Corning and Mariwala Group. He has completed the Advanced Diploma in Counselling Psychology from Prafulta and is currently doing a certification program in Executive Coaching. He lives in Navi Mumbai.

RUCHIKA SINDHKAR

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Ruchika Sindhkar is a seasoned academician and child counselor with 25+  years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and kids. She believes in 3Ps – Purpose, Potential, and Performance, to be the cornerstones of counseling. Her method entails: assessment, developing an individualized plan, and educating family members on how to respond to certain behaviors. A Mumbai University and SNDT alumnus, she is a regular speaker in school, where she emphasizes on the "need for timely counseling" and the "importance of it on child's mental health."

SHIVANI AMIN

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Shivani Amin is a practicing psychologist with a Master's in clinical psychology. She offers therapy to adult clients through her private practice. Additionally, she is a visiting faculty at Ramnarain Ruia autonomous college, Matunga, where she teaches psychology to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She is also a junior psychologist with Catalysts, where she works as a mental health trainer and content developer. She has been associated with Anugrah since February 2024

SNEHA MIKHAIL DEY

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Adept with Child Psychology, Educational and Career Psychological Practices with Child Education and Behavior,

Sneha Mikhail Dey has an Experience of 10 Years as an Educational and Child Counselor and from 2014 has been an Associate Counsellor for Educational, Personal and Social Counseling Programs working with various groups, class and strata of children, especially from school to Post Graduation with exposure to School Counselling.

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