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Arshi is currently working as a school counsellor at a reputed school in Hyderabad.

She has completed her graduation in Psychology, from Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi and post-graduation in Psychology from Faculty of Arts, North Campus, University of Delhi, India.

Her area of work has been with children, adolescents and young adults. She believes that groundwork is important to pave a path for social-emotional wellbeing. Her objective while working with children has been to create a safe space for them.

After completing her masters, she started working in Dubai at Credence High School, as a student counsellor. Apart from being the student counsellor, Arshi also played a crucial role in establishing the inclusion department and was the inclusion champion (special education needs coordinator) for the academic year 2017-2018. Being a part of the middle leadership team, co-headed the division of ‘the protection, care, guidance and support of students. She focused on creating awareness among students, teachers and parents about emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Advocating for student mental-health was an integral part of her work.

Since the beginning of her masters she was clear that she wants to be a part of a school environment, as mental health when addressed at such a young age builds resilience and adaptive coping mechanisms that can be helpful all along adolescence till adulthood.

She emphasizes on the importance of protective factors at school. This becomes more important when the home environment is not conducive for the child’s well-being or when the child’s emotional cup is not being fulfilled at home. Hence, she works extensively with parents and teachers to create a nurturing environment for the child.

She works with young adults in her private practice. She also mentors budding school counsellors.

Currently pursuing one-year Child and Adolescent Therapy program from Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Study Centre in New York.