Dr. Sunidharan C. S.

Biography & Clinical Expertise

Dr. Sunidharan C. S. is a highly experienced psychologist with over 12 years of expertise in the assessment and treatment of mental and emotional disorders and more than 10 years of teaching experience in the field of psychology. Throughout his career, he has provided comprehensive psychological assessment, counselling, and therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families, with a strong commitment to evidence-based mental healthcare.

He holds an M.Phil. in Psychology, Ph.D. in Psychology, and a Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling. In addition to his clinical work, he is well versed in psychological research and statistical analysis, with proficiency in software such as SPSS, enabling him to contribute effectively to both clinical practice and academic research.

Dr. Sunidharan has served as a Psychologist at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi, and PVS Memorial Hospital, Kochi. He has also worked as a Programme Co-ordinator at CIDA, Ernakulam, contributing to the planning and implementation of community-based mental health initiatives.

His research interests include mental health risk factors, coping skills, disaster mental health, sexual health, and behavioural health. He has been involved in several research projects, including studies on coping skills among tsunami survivors, the psychological impact of Yaga, and high-risk sexual behaviour and health-related issues.

An active academician, Dr. Sunidharan has presented research papers at national and international conferences and has published scholarly articles in the field of psychology. He has also participated in numerous professional seminars, conferences, workshops, and advanced training programmes, including specialized training in Rorschach Inkblot Tests, Somatic Inkblot Series, HIV care and support, leadership development, and various psychology-related conferences.