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Prasad Amore
Prasad Amore is a qualified and experienced Psychologist with extensive experience in different settings, age ranges, and populations. He is a licensed mental health practitioner who provides his services as the Managing Director of Softmind Wellness Pvt. Ltd. in Kerala, and he seeks to improve the lives of individuals who are suffering from various types of psychological problems/issues and help them to become the best versions of themselves. His credentials do not end here.
Prasad Amore has had decades of experience in helping individuals having different mental issues to ultimately lead normal lives through the intervention sessions that he has with them. He offers an empathetic, warm and supportive space that allows his patients to explore and express their thoughts and feelings without any reservation. He maintains complete confidentiality concerning all his patients’ details as per the ethics dictated by his profession.
As one of the best psychologists in Kochi, he provides his expertise in many capacities, as a consultant, a trainer, and as an author. He is trained in different areas such as CBT, couples therapy, and adolescent therapy, among others.
As one of the best psychologists in Kochi, he provides his expertise in many capacities, as a consultant, a trainer, and as an author. He is trained in different areas such as CBT, couples therapy, and adolescent therapy, among others.
As a qualified diploma holder in Hypnotherapy from NCFE UK.Prasad’ Amore's knowledge in this subject is much sought after by the local police department in many criminal cases. He has voluntarily helped investigating officers in the study of the possibility of using hypnosis as a tool to solve criminal cases. He has also helped investigative officers in the police department with forensic hypnosis of suspects.
The rigorous training in psychotherapy that Mr. Prasad Amore has undergone involves individual psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy,couple therapy, family therapy, interventions for mental health issues and cognitive retraining. His clients sets consist of people diagnosed with anxiety, depression, phobia, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and personality disorders among others.
He is an expert in conducting various psychological assessments such as neuropsychological assessment, diagnostic psychometry, assessment of intelligence and developmental assessments.
Prasad Amore’s clinical psychology interventions follow evidence-based treatment methodologies and he strives to hear out his clients's problems completely before he begins his intervention sessions
The treatment cycle for every patient starts with an in-depth assessment. The intense subject training that he has undergone, his vast experience, and his expertise in clinical psychotherapy results in the best outcomes for his patients.
Prasad Amore has gained to understand that, in most cases, psychologists behave as companions who listen to their patients more but do less. To set right this behaviour, he diligently strives to follow an integrated therapy method wherein he becomes a participant in every patient’s treatment journey. The design and implementation of this plan help to bring the patient to the point where they can function to the best of their capacities and overcome the hurdles that have been causing problems for them up till then.
His written work was duly selected for a field study by Kerala Sahitya Academy for 2005-06. The subject for the study was “The Life, Art, Literature of the People in Lakshadweep”.
Prasad Amore is a talented author and writer who has penned and published 8 books on subjects of interest. As a writer/author, he specifically favours topics concerning the human mind, human nature, society and culture. He has formally published eight books and numerous articles on diverse topics in psychology and social sciences. His work has been extensively referenced by top media outlets and publications.
In addition to this, Prasad Amore is a sought-after speaker in schools, educational institutions, and other groups and among his favourite topics are lessons on overcoming scepticism. He imparts lessons on rational thinking and encourages the possession of an inquisitive mind to understand unusual phenomena. He has strong views on the non-judgmental analysis of news and opposes the proliferation and misuse of irrational and unscientific ideas and practices.
Highlights
Licensed Rehabilitation Psychologist by RCI, Government of India
Second Indian to have received the Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma via the National Qualification Framework of the British Government.
Psychological consultant/trainer helping individuals suffering from different psychological problems
Freelance writer and author to have published 8 books in psychology and social science
License
Licensed Rehabilitation Psychologist – Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI No: A50537) Government of India statutory body (http://rehabcouncil.nic.in/- ). Hypnotherapist – Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma via the National Qualification Framework of British Government (http://website.ncfe.org.uk ).
Professional areas of interest
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Evolutionary psychology
Clinical hypnosis
Cognitive psychology
Solution-based brief therapy
Educational qualifications
Master of Science in Psychology (University of Madras)
Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (MD, University, Rohtak)
Master of Philosophy in Psychology (Shobhit University, Meerut)
Hypnotherapy Practitioner Diploma (HPD) from United Kingdom (UK) with 45 academic credits from the British University at undergraduate level 1 (FHEQ Level 4) counting towards a relevant degree.
HPD matches British government occupational standards and is the equivalent of National Vocational Qualification (NVQ Level 4).
Phd(Scholar- Topic:Impact of Experiential Therapy Program on Mental Health of IT Sector Employees: A Psychosocial Study)
Style of Working
As a psychologist, his professional style of working involves thorough assessment followed by psychotherapy for people suffering from various mental health issues and other psychological problems.
Dialogical and interactive in nature, the aim of his treatment methodology is to tailor therapy around his individual client’s needs and requirements in a holistic manner so that they can get rid of the difficulties that hamper their everyday life. During the assessment, he takes into account the patient’s past experiences, current circumstances, and desires for the future.
As a practising rehabilitation psychologist based up in Kochi & Thrissur, he uses an integrated therapy method that includes cognitive, experiential, as well as solution-focused approaches using both the theory and practice of psychology. He uses this combinative method to understand his client better, thereby resolving the psychological issues that the patients present. Moreover, depending on the issue presented by his clients, they together decide the length of the therapy and the treatment style to be adopted.
He works with a large array of patients troubled by different psychological issues and uses treatment styles that include integrative therapy for problems that relate to work-life balance, stress and anxiety, clinical psychology and depression.
He is especially passionate about the subject of clinical psychology and uses evidence-based treatment methodologies. In his journey along the path of clinical and rehabilitation psychology, he has gained to understand that, in most cases, psychologists behave as companions who listen to their patients more but do less.
With a desire to change this behaviour, he diligently strives to follow an integrated therapy method wherein he becomes a willing participant in his every patient’s treatment journey. He brings it all together by removing the patient from the ‘therapy circle’ which merely goes on and on without any end to a definitive direction backed by a solid treatment plan.
The implementation of this plan helps to bring the patient to the point where they can function to the best of their capacities and overcome the hurdles that have been causing problems for them up till then.
He opines that his role as a surveyor of his patients’ problems benefits them not only for the expert psychological therapy that he renders but also provides a detailed insight into the problems that they are facing in this facet of their life.
Resulting from this kind of participation, he is able to find solutions for his patients’ problems beyond just the problems that show up. This has helped him develop additional skills that he uses to recognize and formulate other difficulties that do not show up as obvious. Recognizing and resolving difficulties turn out to be quicker and more successful for every one of his patients.
A psychosocial rehabilitation specialist of repute, he has derived extensive experience by working with many people who come to him with different mental health problems and emotional distress such as anxiety, depression, stress problems, and relationship difficulties, among others. This constant effort to solve their problems has provided him with expertise that enables him to solve complex issues and severe and enduring problems for his patients.
As a highly engaging consultant psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, he has also developed a special interest in treating patients who are troubled with personality disorders, PTSD, disorders that have medically unexplained symptoms, and challenging behaviour posed by patients.
Being a consultant psychologist specialising in psychotherapy, his areas of special interest include personality disorder, PTSD, challenging behaviour and medically unexplained symptoms. He has experience working with adults, older adults and other adults, and people with learning disabilities. He is trained in both cognitive behavioural therapies and clinical hypnotherapy that he uses aptly for treating his patients.
As a writer/author, he specifically favours topics concerning the human mind, human nature, society and culture. He has formally published five books and numerous articles on diverse topics in psychology and social sciences. His work has been extensively referenced by top media outlets and publications.
He is a popular writer on mind, human nature, society and culture. He has published books and hundreds of articles on diverse topics in psychology and other social sciences. His work has been referenced by many top-of-the-line media outlets and publications.
Personal Interests
He is a sought-after speaker in schools, educational institutions, and other groups and his favourite topics include lessons on overcoming scepticism. He imparts lessons on rational thinking and possessing an enquiring mind to understand unusual phenomena, and non-judgmental analysis of news and opposes the proliferation and misuse of irrational and unscientific ideas and practices.
Fond of journeys –both inward and outward, he often visits the different tribal belts in India and places abroad, shunning all bonds and boundaries.
Special Work
His capability in utilizing cognitive behaviour, socialization strategies and evidence-based psychological interventions to help people cope with relationship problems, tame aggression, improve social skills, lessen academic difficulties, and solve a range of other issues deserves special mention.
Resource-person experience
He has conducted numerous classes for students and teachers on many diverse topics in psychology including mental health, personality characteristics, social behaviour, sexual orientation, and more for social the justice department and Janamaithri police stations in Kerala.
He has helped investigative officers in the police department with forensic hypnosis of suspects.
Conducted workshops and training programs along with Dr K. N. Anandan on language acquisition (based on the constructivism paradigm), conceived by the latter, for students and teachers across Kerala.
Scientific Papers presented
Human Brain on Nature: The science of nature’s influence on wellbeing in the International Conference on Environment and Humanity, Eco-Revolution 2012, held 19th-20th August 2012, at Sri Lanka, Colombo.
How Cultural Identity Impacts Mental Disorders in the South East Asia in the Psychology Conference held 26th – 28th September 2012, at Malaysia, organized by School of Psychology and Social Work University of Malaysia Sabah.
Hypnosis in the Relief of Pain and Pain Disorders in the NCH Extravaganza held on 23rd March 2013, in London.
Mental Health Problems in People with Learning Disabilities held on 24th -25th January 2018, at India International Center, New Delhi, organized by Vision Institute of Applied Studies, New Delhi, and supported by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
Psycho-social Support in Flood Affected Kerala in the Seminar on Disaster Management and Cleanliness held on 16th October 2018, at Shobhit University, Meerut.
Today And the Road Ahead in the National Conference on Psychology held on 22nd November 2018, at Shobhit University, Meerut.
Research Projects
As part of the Master of Philosophy course, he conducted research on Assistive Natural Psychotherapy: Efficacy of Assistive Natural Psychotherapy with Other Psychological Therapies for Depression: Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Ratter Blind Scale.
How Culture shapes Indian mind is a field research study that has been going on with Linda Cope, a British Anthropologist and researcher.
Honours
His work was duly selected for a field study by Kerala Sahitya Academy for 2005-06. The subject for the study was “The Life, Art, Literature of the People in Lakshadweep”.
Books Published
Hypnosis – As the Mysteries Unveil (English), published by H&C
The Secret of the Mind (Malayalam), published by H&C
The Chemistry of Sex (Malayalam), published by Transcend publishers
New World of Modern Parenting (Malayalam), published by Transcend publishers
The Neurogenesis Diet(Malayalam), published by Transcend publishers