Sukhdev Chandel

School Counsellor and Child Protection Officer with 8 years of experience in counselling, including 5+ years working extensively with adolescents across middle and secondary school. Experienced in supporting students through emotional, behavioral, academic, social, and career-related challenges commonly seen during adolescence, including identity exploration, peer influence, emotional regulation difficulties, low motivation, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, academic stress, family conflicts, and decision-making struggles. Skilled in using student-centered and developmentally appropriate approaches including SEL (Social Emotional Learning), restorative practices, reflective conversations, collaborative problem-solving, goal-setting frameworks, behavior support planning, strengths-based counselling, solution-focused strategies, and parent-school collaboration to support holistic student growth. Strong experience in designing structured counselling systems including individualized intervention plans, progress tracking, student profiling, documentation systems, parent engagement processes, and collaborative work with educators to improve student outcomes. Committed to creating safe, supportive, and growth-oriented environments where students feel heard, develop self-awareness, build emotional resilience, and gain clarity and confidence in navigating both personal and future career pathways.