Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Deepesh Panicker

Deepesh Panicker

Muscat,Oman

Summary

An enthusiastic professional actively acquiring expertise in mental health while building on over 16 years of corporate experience.

Currently undergoing clinical supervision in counselling, with a focus on facilitating mental health workshops and conducting focus group studies to enhance psychological well-being in professional environments. Dedicated to maintaining a dynamic balance between corporate well-being initiatives and clinical practice, creating meaningful impact through counselling and strategic mental health interventions.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Clinician - Trainee

Al Harub Medical Center
Muscat, Oman
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Conducting intake interviews for clients seeking psychological support, assisting in preliminary assessments and treatment planning
  • Facilitating mental health awareness workshops for professionals in high-risk, high-stress workplaces, promoting psychological well-being and resilience
  • Assisting in the development of training content and workshop materials, ensuring engaging and evidence-based mental health education
  • Conducting corporate focus group studies, utilizing surveys and interviews to assess and enhance psychological safety in the workplace
  • Gaining hands-on experience under clinical supervision, developing therapeutic skills in client assessment, counselling, and intervention techniques
  • Engaging in psychoeducational initiatives, delivering tailored content to support mental health literacy and workplace mental well-being
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based strategies for mental health support in professional settings


Projects involved in:


  • Conducted several Mental Health Awareness sessions in English and Hindi for staff members of a leading facility management company operating in high-stress environments, including oilfields, psychiatric facilities, and hospitals .
  • Co-facilitating a workplace well-being assessment , including a work environment survey and individual interviews , for a prestigious organization in Oman to enhance psychological well-being and employee satisfaction .

Crisis Counsellor

Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
Remote
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Conducting crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources
  • Facilitating support group sessions on topics such as Trauma, Anxiety and Anger Management, creating a supportive environment for individuals to share experiences and learn from one another
  • Conducting one-on-one counselling with a broad range of clients under psychological distress and experiencing dysfunction in their lives
  • Continually updating professional knowledge by attending trainings and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counselling
  • Building rapport with diverse client populations, utilizing empathetic listening skills and culturally sensitive therapeutic practices
  • Developing goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning
  • Providing referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being
  • Assessing mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioural or mental health issues

Internship

Eunoia Clinic
Muscat
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Gained in-depth understanding of skills required in forming a therapeutic relationship with the clients
  • Practiced carrying out client intake interviews for adults, adolescents and children
  • Attended trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counselling and the emerging trends in psychology
  • Developing goal-oriented psychoeducational materials to foster awareness among the clients and community
  • Enhanced presentation and public speaking skills by means of activities assigned
  • Case formulation tasks aided in gaining a better understanding of the therapeutic process

Internship

Arpita Foundation
Bangalore
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients, strengthening support networks around their mental health journey
  • Developed strong rapport with clients through active listening and empathetic communication, fostering trust during the therapeutic process
  • Supported clients in identifying personal strengths and resources, enhancing resilience in times of psychological distress
  • Stayed current on mental health research to follow new developments and research in mental health field
  • Observed and monitored client behaviour and responses to treatment
  • Completed one-on-one counselling with broad range of clients suffering from various diseases and issues

Internship

Shiloah Therapy & Learning Centre
Bangalore
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported the therapists in implementation of behaviour management plans to promote positive behaviours in the classroom
  • Assisted the Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and ABA Therapists in their daily tasks
  • Offered emotional support to special needs students during challenging situations, fostering resilience and growth mindset
  • Facilitated social skills development among special needs students through group activities and role-playing exercises
  • Collaborated with other volunteers and educators to create an inclusive classroom environment for all students
  • Maintained classroom equipment and work area to promote safe learning environment and meet mandated requirements
  • Observed individuals or groups of students in variety of settings to maintain safe and positive learning environment

Certified Mercedes Benz Service Advisor

Zawawi Trading Group
Muscat
01.2013 - 05.2023
  • Interacting with the customers and ensuring the repairs on their vehicles are carried out and vehicle handover to customer is as per the promised time
  • Responsible for handling customer queries and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Responsible for achieving qualitative and quantitative targets set by the company
  • Developed strong rapport with customers by maintaining detailed records of their vehicles' service history and proactively following up on upcoming maintenance needs
  • Responsible for constantly providing on-the-job training and monitoring the trainee Service Advisors' performance
  • Reporting to Service Manager

Senior Service Consultant

Oman Trading Establishment
Muscat
11.2011 - 11.2012
  • Interacting with the customers and ensuring the repairs on the vehicles are carried out and vehicle handover to customer is as per the promised time
  • Providing support and assistance to the customer 24/7
  • Responsible for handling customer queries and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Responsible for achieving revenue targets set by company
  • Reporting to Service Manager
  • Evaluated technician performance reports to identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback for ongoing professional development
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals
  • Conducted regular follow-ups with satisfied customers to encourage loyalty, repeat business, and referral opportunities from their personal networks
  • Organized workflow among service department staff to ensure timely completion of repairs while minimizing wait times for customers

Assistant Service Manager

Metro Motors Auto Hangar Division
04.2010 - 09.2011
  • Monitoring the workshop process as prescribed by Mercedes Benz on a daily basis and analyse on a weekly basis
  • Tracking the revenue generation trend over a month and accordingly take appropriate actions to implement it
  • Implementation of Mercedes Benz Workshop Process 2010 for standardization of workshop process as specified by Mercedes Benz
  • Monitoring CSI quarterly results and initiate actions on improvement of CSI scores
  • Visiting at least 2 dissatisfied customers in a month as prescribed by Mercedes Benz
  • Handling a team of technicians, service advisors, CRE's, drivers and office staff
  • Report to General Manager

Service Advisor

Auto Hangar India Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 04.2010
  • Streamlined appointment scheduling processes for improved efficiency and increased daily service appointments
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals
  • Organized workflow among service department staff to ensure timely completion of repairs while minimizing wait times for customers
  • Facilitated communication between customers, technicians, and other dealership departments to ensure a seamless service experience for all parties involved
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Developed estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor

Service Advisor

Lakozy Toyota Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
06.2006 - 07.2007
  • Reported to the Front Office Managers and joined as a fresher with no prior experience
  • Prepared detailed repair orders for technicians to follow, minimizing miscommunications and errors during repairs
  • Enhanced communication between technicians and customers, ensuring accurate updates on vehicle status

Education

Master of Arts - Psychology

Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bangalore
11.2021 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Annamalai University
Annamalainagar, India
11.2011 - 04.2017

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic
Kottayam, India
06.2003 - 05.2006

Skills

  • Therapeutic communication
  • Psychoeducation delivery
  • Client-Centred therapy
  • Support group facilitation
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Crisis counselling

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Malayalam
Native
Marathi
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Beginner
German
Beginner

Affiliations

  • Hiking, Racquet Sports, Open Water swimming

Accomplishments

  • Secured 1st place in an nationwide Mercedes Benz Techmasters Competition as the 'Best Service Advisor' in 2008.
  • Consistently achieved highest Customer Satisfaction Scores in Oman for years 2022 and 2023.

Certification

  • Certificate course in Mental Health Recovery and Community Inclusion issued by World Health Organisation (WHO) in June 2024
  • Psychological First Aid Certification issued by UK Health Security Agency in March 2024
  • Person Centred Counselling Certificate issued by Holbeck College in January 2024
  • Primer Course Certification in Motivational Interviewing and Tobacco Cessation issued by NIMHANS, India in April 2024
  • Trauma, Neuro and Shame Awareness Certificate issued by Deakin University in March 2024
  • Life Member of Counsellors Council of India (CCI)


Timeline

Mental Health Clinician - Trainee

Al Harub Medical Center
11.2024 - 03.2025

Internship

Eunoia Clinic
06.2024 - 08.2024

Crisis Counsellor

Vandrevala Foundation Helpline
10.2023 - 11.2024

Internship

Arpita Foundation
09.2023 - 10.2023

Internship

Shiloah Therapy & Learning Centre
07.2023 - 08.2023

Master of Arts - Psychology

Indira Gandhi National Open University
11.2021 - 03.2024

Certified Mercedes Benz Service Advisor

Zawawi Trading Group
01.2013 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Annamalai University
11.2011 - 04.2017

Senior Service Consultant

Oman Trading Establishment
11.2011 - 11.2012

Assistant Service Manager

Metro Motors Auto Hangar Division
04.2010 - 09.2011

Service Advisor

Auto Hangar India Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 04.2010

Service Advisor

Lakozy Toyota Pvt Ltd
06.2006 - 07.2007

Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Government Polytechnic
06.2003 - 05.2006
Deepesh Panicker