Richu Elin Abraham

Counselling Psychologist

Muscat, Masqaţ, Oman

About

I am a counselling psychologist with over a decade of international experience across India, the UAE, and Oman. My work spans school counselling, inclusive education, career guidance, and private practice—supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds through empathetic, evidence-based care. Currently pursuing a PhD in Psychology, I specialize in adolescent mental health, multicultural counselling, and emotional wellness. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where people can heal, grow, and thrive. Founder of Safe Haven Counselling Services, a global platform offering accessible mental health support for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

Experience

  • School Counselor at Indian School Muscat
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Counselling Psychologist at Safe Haven Counselling Services
    Jul 2013 - Present · 13 yrs

    At Safe Haven, we believe that healing begins in a space where you feel seen, heard, and understood—regardless of where you come from or what you’re going through. We are a global mental health platform committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive counselling support to individuals, families, and communities across the world. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, relationship issues, academic stress, or career transitions, our services are designed to meet you where you are—with empathy, expertise, and respect for your unique background.

  • PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSULTANT AND HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST at 4 squares corporation
    Apr 2018 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    Psychological profiling of applicants, recruitment, induction, training, and counselling services for employees to promote employee productivity and satisfaction.

  • Teacher of Psychology at The Indian High School, Dubai
    Apr 2016 - Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Introduced the subject of Psychology to the 11 &12 Boys section of The Indian High School, Dubai. • Expertise in providing evaluation and feedback, drafting test papers, assignments, etc., to track the students' progress. • Expertise in making audio-visual presentations to make sessions interactive and interesting. • Well-acquainted with the requirements of classroom teaching and expertise in handling a class of students independently. • First introduced, implemented and headed the Happiness High programme in the 11 & 12 Boys section of The Indian High School, Dubai. • Worked as the Inclusion Support Team (IST) member representing the 11 &12 Boys section of The Indian High School, Dubai.

  • Teacher of Psychology at GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai
    Sep 2013 - Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Prepared appropriate course materials, assignments and handouts. • Evaluated and graded student works and exam papers. • Employed a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media. • Maintained appropriate classroom procedures and behavior. • Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.