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Dr.Arul Muthu
Anugraha Institute of Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Research, Nochiodaipatti, Dindigul-624003, Tamil Nadu, India.About Me
I am a dedicated Counsellor and certified Psychotherapist with a rich background in eclectic counselling and psychotherapy, integrating Psychodynamic, Behavioural, and Humanistic Existential approaches. I hold a British Psychological Society Accredited certification in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and actively contribute to the Society for Psychotherapy Research, the World Association for Positive and Transcultural Psychotherapy, and the Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. I am a certified Consultant of Positive Psychotherapy. I offer expert counselling, support, and guidance to clients facing trauma and hardship. My empathetic yet pragmatic approach ensures effective treatment and therapy. I excel in working with diverse populations and have extensive experience addressing a wide range of life challenges. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Psychotherapy Science at Sigmund Freud University in Vienna.
Designation
- Director
Qualification
- PhD(Psychotherapy Science)
- MPhil(Counselling and Psychotherapy)
- PGDC
- MSc(Counselling Psychology)
- BA(English)
Publications
- Muthu A & Revathy A (2023). Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment
- Therapy (ACT) for Anxiety, Depression, and Stress during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review. International Journal of Psychology & Psychological Therapy, 23, 3, 261-275.
- Muthu, A., & Revathy, A. (2023). Are We Ready to Create a Sustainable Environment for Happy Ageing? A Psycho-Social Perspective on Challenges Faced by Older Adults of Tamil Nadu, India. Sanshodhak, 20(2), 188-194.
- Joseph, A. E. (2015). Reel Therapy - Using Movie in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Practice. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 6(8), 2100–2108. Retrieved from https://www.ijser.org/onlineResearchPaperViewer.aspx?Reel-Therapy Using-Movie-in-Counselling-and-Psychotherapeutic-Practice
- Assisted the Author, D. John Anthony OFM Cap., with his Book titled “Psychotherapies in Counselling”
Experience / Work History
- Director, Anugraha Institute for Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Research (PRESENT)
- Counsellor and Psychotherapist (2020 – PRESENT)
- Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences (2020 – PRESENT)
- Director of Vicariate Family Ministry, Bishop's House, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Abu Dhabi, UAE (2014-2020)
- Guest Lecturer, St. Anthony's College of Arts and Science for Women, Dindigul (2013 – 2014)
Skills
- Resilient listening, critical and analytical thinking, and problem-solving, along with empathy and rapport;
- crisis intervention, intake assessments, group therapy, couple therapy
- excellent communication skills.
Languages Known
- Tamil
- English
- English
- Kannada