Malavika Muralidharan

Dynamic mental health professional with a strong foundation in Counseling and Forensic
Psychology, holding a Master of Counseling from Victoria University, Melbourne. Proven
expertise in trauma-informed counseling, forensic assessment, and behavior support within
diverse settings, including community health, rehabilitation, disability services, and
correctional institutions. Proficient in implementing solution-focused interventions and crisis
de-escalation techniques while delivering culturally responsive care. As an ACA Level 2
registered practitioner, committed to upholding ethical standards and engaging in
reflective supervision across Australia.

Counselling & Mental Health Practice

• Delivered trauma-informed, solution-focused counselling across community health, rehabilitation, disability, aged care, and correctional settings.
• Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and culturally responsive care.
• Applied CBT, ACT, grief-informed, and psychoeducation approaches to diverse client presentations.

Clinical Documentation & Assessment

• Proficient in psychosocial and risk assessments, biopsychosocial reports, DSM-5 observations, and SOAP notes.
• Experienced in behaviour support planning aligned with NDIS goals and aged care standards.

Specialist Roles

• Student Counsellor at Holstep Health and The Break Inc, supporting trauma recovery, domestic violence survivors, and young adults facing migration stress.
• Mental Health Support Worker at Safelane Healthcare, ElvesCare, and Attainable Care, providing person-centred care, crisis de-escalation, and behaviour support for elderly clients and individuals with psychosocial or intellectual disabilities.
• Assistant Forensic Psychologist in correctional institutions, conducting psychological assessments, rehabilitation planning, and group therapy.
• Counselling Support Coordinator at Revamp Hospital’s Drug De-addiction Centre, facilitating therapy for clients with psychiatric disorders and substance use challenges.

Core Strengths

• Trauma-informed counselling, forensic psychology, and addiction recovery.
• Crisis de-escalation, behaviour support, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Strong commitment to ethical, person-centred practice and culturally safe referrals.

• Master of Counselling – Victoria University, Melbourne (2025)
  • Specialized in mental health counselling, trauma-informed practice, and solution-focused interventions.
  • ACA Level 2 registered counsellor, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and ongoing supervision.
• Master of Science in Forensic Psychology – National Forensic Sciences University, India (2022)
  • Graduated with Distinction.
  • Focused on psychological assessment, rehabilitation planning, and forensic applications in correctional and clinical settings.
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology – M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women, Chennai (2020)
• Graduated with First Class.
• Built strong foundations in psychological theory, research, and applied practice.