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Kannan Parthasarathy is a seasoned Counselor / Psychotherapist and Corporate Trainer with a wealth of experience in the field.

As a Corporate Trainer, Kannan has facilitated workshops on mental health awareness, workplace and employee wellbeing, transitioning from campus to corporate life, bringing in changes in the perspective of the employees, navigating the corporate environment, and developing essential life skills and soft skills for the employees of the organizations across diverse sectors such as IT, Manufacturing, and Finance. He leads the Corporate Wellness Champions Wing at the Chennai Counselors Foundation (CCF) and actively participates in the execution of corporate wellness initiatives for various organizations. His three decades of experience working for multinational, multicultural organizations provides a deep understanding of the challenges faced by corporate employees.

Kannan specializes in providing counseling services for a wide range of issues including Depression, Stress Management, Anxiety/Anger Management, Trauma, Grief, Phobias, Addictions, Workplace Harassment, Relationship Problems, Parenting Challenges. He is a certified mindfulness coach, Stress Management professional, and POSH trained practitioner. His client base includes corporate professionals, individuals, families, adolescents, and young adults. He adopts an eclectic approach drawing from traditional and modern therapy techniques to tailor his therapy approach for his clients based on their personality, needs and time constraints.

As a certified career counselor, he conducts career guidance workshops for government and private schools and NGOs. He leads certification workshops for colleges and delivers seminars on a variety of life skills to educational institutions. He is also a distinguished member of the Indian Academy of Professional Supervisors (IAPS) in Chennai.

He holds a Master's degree in Psychology, an MBA in Investments and an MCA degree. His extensive professional background includes serving as a Vice President at Capgemini for 18 years, where he led a team of approximately 1000 members. He has been recognized with the CEO award seven times for his exceptional professional performance and possesses a wealth of experience in Account Management and Delivery Management. Furthermore, he is a Six Sigma Black Belt with substantial expertise in CMMi and ISO practices.

He enjoys farming, brisk walking, pursuing knowledge in various subjects, connecting with animals, watching movies, listening to music, and exploring new hobbies.