H.M.D.D.

P Kumara, BA (Hons) (PDN), MSc (Coventry, UK)

H.M.D. Dhnushka Prdeep Kumara

Senior ecturer in Psychology & counselling
No;329/C,
Moraketiya Waththa,
Wiyanduwa, Miriswaththa.
Mobile: + (94) -719988450
Email dhanupradee78@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Preparing to Pursui PhD in psychology at Factulty of Graduate Studies at

2021 University of Colombo.

Coventry University, Coventry, UK (Affiliation with Colombo Institute of

2013-2014 Research and Psychology)

MSc: Applied Psychology (Clinical and Counseling Psychology)

Thesis: Co-relation between emotional intelligence and suicidal ideation

in Sri Lanka (Research base)

Supervisor: Prof.Janet Levelly(PhD)

2000 – 2004 University of Peradeniya

Faculty of Arts
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

BA: Psychology – First Class (Honors) Pass

Thesis: Emotional expressions in Singing, and Acting in Sri

Lankan context (Psychology of Aesthetics – Research base)
Supervisor: Prof.Desmond Mallikarachchi (PhD)
2003 – 2004 Institute of Psychological Studies
No;3A,Room M1.Dharmaraja MAwatha, Off Alfred House Avenue
Colombo, Sri Lanka

One year Diploma in Counselling (Distinction)

G/ Miriswaththa Maha Vidyala, Sri Lanka

1984 – 1997 (Primary and secondary education)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Department of Psychology, Metropolitan Campus with affiliation to Girne American International

University [January 01, 2015 – July 31, 2017]

Conduct lectures in the following programs:

MSc Psychological Counselling program: Overview of Psychotherapeutic Approaches,

Clinical Interviewing, Psychopathology, Humanistic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy,

BSc Psychology Program: Developmental psychology, Counseling Psychology, Forensic psychology,

Organizational Psychology, Cross cultural psychology, Research methods in psychology

HND in Psychology Program: Industrial Psychology, Adjustment psychology, Biological basis of

behavior, Cognitive psychology, Developmental psychology, Personality and personality assessment,
Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, Qualitative research methods for social sciences

Diploma in Psychology Program: Introduction to Psychology, Criminal psychology, Stress and Stress
management, Introduction to cognitive psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Child growth and
development, Bio psychology

Visiting Lecturer in psychology at University of Colombo(IHRA), Sri Lanka

University of Colombo, Institute of Human Resource Advancement,No,275. Bauddhaloka

Mawatha, Colombo 07 (September 2019 – to date)

Contribute as a lecturer in delivering lectures on theories of counselling, skills of counselling,

assessment of counselling and School counselling
Visiting Lecturer in psychology at University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka (July 2019 – to date)

Contribute as a lecturer in delivering lectures on social Psychology, Counselling psychology and

career development for the internal students of BA in sociology.

Visiting Lecturer in psychology at University of Ruhuna (DCEU), Sri Lanka

University of Ruhuna, Distance and Continuing Education Unit, Matara (September 2020– to date)

Contribute as a lecturer in delivering lectures on abnormal psychology and biological psychology

in Diploma in Counselling and Psychology

Visiting Lecturer in psychology at Kelaniya University, Sri Lanka

Kelaniya university, Pali and Buddhist Studies Department, Kelaniya Sri Lanka (March 2017 – to
2019)
Contributed as a lecturer in delivering lectures on General psychology, Western psychological
concepts, and Biological aspects of psychology, Personality psychology and western psychological
methods in comparison with Buddhist psychological views.

Visiting Lecturer in psychology at Aquinas College of higher Studies, Sri Lanka

Aquinas College of Higher Studies, No30, Maradana Road, Colombo 07 (September 2019 – to
date)

Contribute as a lecturer in delivering lectures on social psychology, General psychology,

Interviewing skills, and creative art therapies for internal students of Bsc in Psychology &
counselling and Educational psychology for Bachelor of Education degree.

Visiting Lecturer in psychology at Horizon Campus, Sri Lanka

Horizon campus, No 482 B, Millennium Drive, Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha, Malabe

(November 2017 – to date)

Contribute as a lecturer in delivering lectures on Industrial & organizational psychology for Bsc in
Business Management(HRM) of final year students at faculty of Management, General psychology
for BSc in IT of first year students at faculty of IT, Educational psychology for BEd of first year at
faculty of education, and as a resource of writing the syllabus, launching BSc in psychology and
Msc in psychology.
Visiting Lecturer in psychology at Sri Lanka Foundation

100, Sri Lanka Padanama Mawatha, Independent Square, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka. [January 2014 – to date]

Contribute as a lecturer in the Diploma/Higher national Diploma level programs on

‘Counselling, Psychology, Organizational psychology and exercise and sport science
Modules: Organizational psychology, Assessment and recruitment procedures in organizations,
Emotions, Motivation and personality, Assessment techniques for organization. Counselling, sport
psychology, sport counselling, developmental psychology, Research methods, Bio psychology,
Psychotherapy, Family counselling, Grief counselling, Psycho therapeutic approaches,

Visiting Lecturer at South Asian Academy of Sport Sciences

No; 116/1, Akurupitiya Road, Kelaniya. (May 2017 – to date)

Contribute as a lecturer in diploma level program in fitness instructing and personal training and National
certificate for physical fitness trainers.
Modules; Sport psychology, Individual differences in sports, Motivation and sports, mental
preparation for sports, Psychological skills training , sport counselling.

Visiting Lecturer in psychology at Damrivi Foundation

No; 51/A, Isipathana Mawataha, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

[January 2016 – 2019]

Contribute as a lecturer in the Diploma/Higher national Diploma level programs on ‘Counselling,

psychology and child & developmental psychology. As well as that contributed as a placement supervisor
for counselling and psychotherapeutic practice placements and an assessor in assessments.

Visiting Lecturer at Institute of Psychological Studies:

No; 3A, Room M1.Dharmaraja Mawatha, Off Alfred House Avenue, Colombo, Sri Lanka
[April 10, 2005 – August 31, 2008]

Contributed as a lecturer in delivering lectures on developmental psychology, general psychology, abnormal

psychology and bio psychology for ‘Diploma in Psychology and counselling’ students conducted by the
NIPS & a counsellor trainer.

Visiting Lecturer in psychology at Buddhashrawaka Bikku University:

Buddhashrawaka Bikku University, Anuradhpura, Sri Lanka (January 25 2005- January 25 2006)

Contributed as a lecturer in delivering the lectures on Bio psychology, Western psychological concepts,
Theoretical components of psychology, Research methodology.

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Leeds Campus of Business and Technology (LCBT),

# 342, Kotte Road, Pitakotte, Sri Lanka. [September, 2012 – April, 2013]

Contributed as the first coordinator of the HND Psychology courses of EDEXEL in psychology,
developmental psychology and counselling psychology, UK and as a lecture in sport psychology,
educational psychology at HND and Diploma level psychology courses, Curriculum developer and
a dissertation supervisor.

Visiting Lecturer at Research Institute of Psychology and Counseling (RIPC),

No; 793, Sinharamulla, Waragoda Road, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. (January, 2015 – January 2018)

Contribute as a lecturer in Psychology and counseling at diploma and higher national diploma level.

 Visiting Lecturer at Sri Lanka Police Training College,

Mathugama Road, Kaluthara, Sri Lanka. (January, 2015 – 2017)

Contributed as a lecturer and trainer in training police officers with utilization of psychological
aspects for forces and utilization of organizational psychology concepts for the development of
police department.

TEACHING INTERESTS

Educational Psychology,Industrial and Organizational Psychology, General psychology, Biological basis of

behavior, Developmental psychology, Counselling psychology and psychotherapy, Social psychology,
Research methods, Personality psychology

WORKINNG EXPERIENCE

Consultant

Caring Nest, C & A Academy, No,75, Third floor, Dambulla Road, Kurunegala (January 2020 -to date)

Responsible in guiding the management of Caring Nest (pvt) limited to implement psychological
counselling in Kurunagala area and launching psychology & counselling courses at C & A academy.
Lead/Head of self-evaluation programs & Applied psychologist

Mind Heals, No;377/2 A,Co-operative Lane,Habarakada, Homogama (January 2020 – to date)

Responsible in guiding the Mind Heals team to introduce online psychological assessments for the first
time in Sri Lanka and delivering online counselling as per the requirements of clients.

Applied Psychologist

Trustees (pvt) Limited, 215/5,1/1, Galvihara place, Quarry road, dehiwala [September
2017- to 2020]

Responsible in delivering lectures in psychology and counselling for conducted courses at trustees
limited, providing psychological trainings for specific target groups and carrying further researches in
relating to the field of psychology in Sri Lanka.

Head of academic Affairs

Metropolitan Campus with affiliation to Girne American International University

[January 2015 – July 2017]

Responsible in maintaining the Quality of diploma, Higher National Diploma and BSc, MSc programs and
directing the BSc and MSc psychology courses, Supervising the researches of BSc ,MSc psychology
students, Contributing as the Internship supervisor of MSc Psychological Counseling students.

Counselling Officer

Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka. (2013- 2015).

Responsible in Assessments, Case formulation, Treatment planning and Evaluations of Naval people with
psychological disturbances conducting training naval staff both officers and sailors.

Senior Counsellor

Brandix Finishing Limited (PVT), Mayura Mawatha,Rathmalana, Sri Lanka.[2005 – 2008]

Responsible in Recruitment interviews with psychological testing, Induction programs with personal
enhancements, Strengthening the employees with psychological motivational implementations and
doing Assessments, Case formulation, Treatment planning and Evaluations of employees with
psychological disturbances and conducting psychological training programs for senior executives and
above in terms of developing organization.

Visiting psychologist

Damrivi Foundation, 51/A, Isipthana Mawatha, Havelock Town, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka. (July 2017-2019)

Responsible delivering counselling for service seekers including assessments, Formulations, Diagnosing
and delivering treatments.

Psycho therapist (Tsunami Project)

Walana Government Hospital in relation with a NGO, Walana, Sri Lanka.

(2005 March-June)

Responsible in implementing psychosocial work and delivering therapies for tsunami effected Sri
Lankans

Management Trainee (Counsellor)

Loadstar (PVT) Company November – April 2005

Responsible in proceeding recruitment interviews and introducing psychological strengthening

programs for employees of the organization.

Volunteer counsellor

University of Peradeniya, SriLanka. (2002 -2004)

Responsible in delivering counselling service for students and introducing psycho social
interventions at the university.

Volunteer counsellor

Sahanaya, Borella Sri Lanka. (2004 -2005)

Responsible in delivering counselling service for people in the Sri Lankan society

MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES

Nov. 2016 – to date Committee member

The Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences,
Metroplotan Campus, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.

Jan. 2016 – to date Committee member

The Curriculum Development and Evaluation Committee, Faculty
 Of Social Sciences, Metroplotan Campus, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.

Jan. 2016 – to date Committee member

The International Research Committee,
Faculty of Social Sciences, Metroplotan Campus, Dehiwala, Sri
Lanka

Aug. 2015 – to date Committee member

The Curriculum Monitoring Committee of the Higher National
Diploma in Child Psychology, No; 51/A, Isipathana Mawataha,
Colombo, Sri Lanka.

PUBLICATIONS

International conferences

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Relationship between emotional intelligence and suicidal ideation,03 International conference of
faculty of humanities and social sciences, Ruhuna University International Conference On Humanities
and Social Sciences (RUICHSS), Sri Lanka, 2017.

Published Books

Gayanayehi Chiththawega, Aesthetic psychology book, 2014(ISBN 978-955-38583-2-0)

Sundhara Maranaya, Existential Psychology book, 2016(ISBN 978-955-38583-3-7)

Mano Bhawa Hewath Chiththawega, General Psychology book, 2017(ISBN 978-955-38583-1-3)

Jeewithyehi Weswalagath Ashirwadhya, Psychology of aging book, 2017(ISBN 978-955-38583-0-6)

Kansawa Asabada, Combination of short stories written in Singhalese language (in progress)

Magazines

Factors that inhibit seeking the psychological support in Sri Lanka, OPA journal, Volume 33 April (ISSN
2448-9417), a publication of organization of professional associations of Sri Lanka, 2017.

Importance of considering psychological aspects in process of economic growth, OPA journal, Volume
33 No 02 September (ISSN 2448-9417), a publication of organization of professional associations of Sri
Lanka, 2017.
Importance of mobilizing psychology and Counselling, UPADESHANAYA (Counselling magazine), Volume
15 October (ISBN;978-955-7637-00-6), A publication of counsellor association at Educational psychology
unit of Colombo University,2017.

Relationship between emotional intelligence and suicidal ideation in Sri Lanka, Felicitation volume of
Prof. Kulasena Vidanagamage, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016.

Papers

Childhood Depression (Dharuwage Sinahawa Wansana Lmawiya Wishadya), “BIRIDHA” paper, 21

episode, Chanel Link prakshana, Sri Lanka, July. 03. 2017.

Learning Difficulties (Poddange Anagathya Anduru karana Igenum Apahasutha), “BIRIDHA” paper, 23
episode, Chanel Link prakshana, Sri Lanka, July. 17. 2017.

Down syndrome (Upthin Genenn Janamaya Akramikathwaya), “BIRIDHA” paper, 25 episode, Chanel Link
prakshana, Sri Lanka, July. 31. 2017.

Separation Anxiety Disorder (Anisi Biya Nisa Athiwana Wenweeke Kansa Akrmikathwaya), “BIRIDHA”
paper, 27 episode, Chanel Link prakshana, Sri Lanka, August. 14. 2017.

Social Phobia (Dharuwa Samajayen Ath karana Samaja Beethikawa), “BIRIDHA” paper, 28 episode,
Chanel Link prakshana, Sri Lanka, August. 21. 2017.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Contributed as the unite author of Introduction to Counselling Psychology (PLU 3309) course of the BSc
(Hons) in Psychology degree program at Open University,2017, Sri Lanka.

Contributed to pursue a market research and write the syllabus of diploma in Counselling Psychology at
Skills Development Fund Limited ( Ministry of Skills Development and Vocational Training),2017,Sri
Lanka.

Contributed to carry amendments in BSc & Msc in psychology course at Metropolitan College, 2017, Sri
Lanka.

Contributed to write the syllabus of Bsc in psychology & Counselling (honors) and Msc in Psychology as a
member of resource panel at Horizon Campus,2017,Sri Lanka.
SAMPLE COUMMUNITY LECTURES

2017 (July 08), “Psychology of Aging”. Adults who observed sill on poya day (60 Participants). Coordinated by
Divisional Secretariat Office, Benthra.

2017 (June 01), “Professional Development”. Employees of presidents’ office (50 Participants). Coordinated by
Damrivi Foundation.

2017 (May 24, 25, 26, 27), “Personal Development Program”. Employees of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (550
Participants). Coordinated by Director of security division t Sri Lanka Ports Authority.

2017 (April 29), “Development and care giving for autistic children”. Parents and professionals (30 Participants).
Coordinated by Damrivi Foundation.

2017 (January 24, 26), “How the mind makes human beings ill”. Field officers in Ministry of women and child
Affairs in Rathnapura District (80 participants). Coordinated by Sri Lanka Foundation in collaboration with UNDP.

2016 (March 8, 9), “Psychology of torture”. Medical and Legal officers in Colombo District (80 participants).
Coordinated by Sri Lanka Foundation in collaboration with European Union (EU).

2016 (October 28), “How to use emotions for personal & professional development”. Psychology professionals (40
Participants). Coordinated by Damrivi Foundation.

2016 (October 8), “Psychology of domestic violence”. Legal officers in Anuradhapura District (50 participants).
Coordinated by Sri Lanka Foundation in collaboration with European Union (EU).

2016 (October 21), “Psychological skills for other professionals”. Medical and Legal officers in Trincomalee District
(50 participants). Coordinated by Sri Lanka Foundation in collaboration with European Union (EU).

2016(September 16), “Psychology for betterment of our life” Twenty participants and Coordinated by TRUSTEES
(pvt) Limited.

2016(March 09, 10), “Attitude enhancement” Executives of leading companies in Sri Lanka (50 participants).
Coordinated by TRUSTEES (pvt) Limited.

2015 (August 11, 14), “Project writing for psychology professionals”. Field officers in Ministry of women and child
Affairs in Badulla District (80 participants). Coordinated by Sri Lanka Foundation in collaboration with UNDP.

2015(July 25), “Biology of human behavior” Practicing psychology professionals in Sri Lanka (28 Participants).
Coordinated by TRUSTEES (pvt) Limited.

2013(June 10), “Stress Management” Principles, Teachers and students in Kaluthara District (100 Participants).
Coordinated by Divisional Secretariat Office, Beruwala.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Pro-social behavior, Emotional intelligence and work performances, Sport Psychology, Motivation and
emotions, group dynamics, prejudices, personality and personality traits, Organizational psychology,
Counselling and Psycho therapy

RESERCH SUPERVISION

Contribute as the supervisor of 12 students in their child and adult projects to complete as a part of their
Higher National Diploma course in counseling psychology at Sri Lanka Foundation.

MSc Psychological counselling Dissertation: Aminath Samha (on-going-2016/2017)

“Attitude towards homosexuality differs between the Big Five Personality traits- A cross cultural study”,
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

MSc Psychological counselling Dissertation: Pavani Dilhara (On-going-2016/2017)

“Prevalence of Post traumatic disorder among convicted male and female prisoners in Sri Lanka”
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

MSc Psychological counselling Dissertation: Shashini Sunimali (On-going-2016/2017)

“CBT as a determinant of Labor Turn Over in work setting”
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

MSc Psychological counselling Dissertation: Fathima Azna(On-going-2016/2017)

“Learning difficulty as a determinant of social phobia among the Ordinary level students in Maldives”
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

MSc Psychological counselling Dissertation: Nirushika Roshini(On-going-2016/2017)

“The impact of psychological interventions on work efficiency at organizations”
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

MSc Psychological counselling Dissertation: J.Dulani Bhagya(On-going-2016/2017)

“The effectiveness of pre-marital counseling in success of marriage life (Comparative study)”
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

MSc Psychological counselling Dissertation: Arosha M.Dasanayake(On-going-2016/2017)

“Importance of Client-therapist relationship in therapeutic process for depression”
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

Undergraduate level supervision

BSc Psychological Final Dissertation: Kawishwaree Indrachapa(On-going-2016/2017)

“Attitudinal impact on socialization-Cross cultural study”
Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American University, Cypress.
BSc Psychological Final Dissertation: Champika Wijesingha (On-going-2016/2017)
“Successfulness of utilizing Buddhist techniques to manage stress” Submitted to Sri Lanka
campus of Girne American University, Cypress.

BSc Psychological Final Dissertation: Hafsa Razak(On-going-2016/2017)

“Perceptual differences on prostitution in Sri Lanka and India” Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne
American University, Cypress.

BSc Psychological Final Dissertation: Sandaru Fernando (On-going-2016/2017)

“Dreams and emotions in situation of child abuse” Submitted to Sri Lanka campus of Girne American
University, Cypress.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

 [2016 – 2017] Metropolitan Internal Quality Assurance Committee.

Academic Staff Development Program of Metropolitan Campus.

 [2013-2014)] Sri Lanka Navy.

Personal Adherence Program of Sri Lanka Navy

 [2012)] BTEC Internal Verification and Standardization (EDEXEL, UK).

Academic staff development program of LCBT

 [2012)] BTEC-The next stage (EDEXEL, UK).

Academic staff development program of LCBT

 [2009)] Dementia Awareness (Level 2) (, UK).

Academic staff development program

 [2009)] Moving and Handling of People (Level 2) (, UK).

Academic staff development program

 [2005] Social Compliance (WRAP, SA8000, FLA, ETI and Labor laws, Regulations)
Academic staff development program of Brandix Finishing Limited

 [2004] Summer Institute by the Solomon Asch Center for study of Ethno-political conflicts, University
of Pennsylvania, USA, at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
Training on Teaching and Research in Psychology Research Methods in Mental Health

[2015 to date] Research assistant of Dr.Prasadi Jayathilaka (MD, MSc, Emergency Medical officer
of National Hospital) in her Ph.D.in psychology at Faculty of graduate studies of Colombo
University, Sri Lanka.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Best Lecturer of the year (2016) at Metropolitan College, Student union award at year end graduation
ceremony at Main auditorium of Metropolitan College, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.

Best Lecturer of the year (2015) at Metropolitan College, Student union award at year end graduation
ceremony at Main auditorium of Metropolitan College, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.

University Scholarship for best academic excellence (University of Peradeniya): Academic Excellence
at the Bachelor of Arts Examination 2004/2005.

 All Island Second place in Reading at Grade 9 : 1992/93 School level Sinhala language and
Literature competition, Sri Lanka.

 All Island Second place in Short story writing 11: 1994 School level Sinhala language and

Literature competition, Sri Lanka.

 Best story writer in southern province: 1998 youth and thurunu shakthi awards, Sri Lanka.

POSITIONS HELD

 President of Counselor Association: 2008

Brandix group of companies, Sri Lanka.

 Representative for 1999/2000 Batch: 2004 Psychology Alumni Association,

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.

 President of Psychology Association:2004

University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.