ASHISH YESHWANTKAR

Associate Consultant

Hyderabad, Telangana, India6 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10,000 clients counseled across India.
Conducted 200+ training sessions on essential soft skills.
Specialized in HIV/AIDS awareness and mental health.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Public Health Professional with expertise in counseling and training within healthcare.

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Skills

Core Skills

Public HealthCounselingMental Health

Other Skills

5SActive ListeningAdult EducationBehavior Change CommunicationCapacity BuildingClient-Centered TechniquesCommunicationCreative Problem SolvingCrisis ManagementCritical ThinkingCustomer Service ManagementCybersecurityData Protection ActEmailEmail Etiquette

About

I am a dedicated Public Health Professional with over 8 years of experience in counseling, training, and community outreach—committed to empowering lives through empathy and impactful communication. Currently working as a Subject Matter Expert and Trainer at Piramal Swasthya under NACO, I have: 🔹 Provided emotional and psychosocial counseling to over 10,000 clients across India 🔹 Conducted 200+ training sessions on soft skills, emotional intelligence, and active listening 🔹 Mentored frontline workers and outreach teams across various public health projects 🔹 Specialized in HIV/AIDS awareness, mental health, and behavior change communication 🔹 Collaborated with government bodies, NGOs, and community-based organizations I believe true impact comes when we combine knowledge with kindness and communication with compassion. Let’s connect if you're passionate about driving change in public health through skill-building and empathy.

Experience

6 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

6 yrs 7 mos

Average Tenure

6 yrs 7 mos

Current Experience

Piramal swasthya

2 roles

Subject Matter Expert

Promoted

Oct 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 8 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

As a Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Piramal Swasthya under NACO, I led high-impact counseling and training initiatives at a national level.
Provided empathetic psychosocial counseling to clients across India via helplines, focusing on HIV/AIDS, mental health, stigma, guilt, and behavioral challenges
Delivered 200+ training sessions to counselors, health professionals, and outreach workers on soft skills, emotional intelligence, active listening, and client rapport building
Supported and mentored over 10,000 clients, guiding them through crises, fear of HIV exposure, and emotional breakdowns
Co-developed training modules, counseling protocols, and case feedback systems for quality improvement
Collaborated with state-level program teams to enhance outreach strategies and impact metrics
Specialized in handling high-stress, sensitive cases involving guilt, trauma, and stigma via telephonic intervention
Actively contributed to NACO’s mission by strengthening grassroots community counseling and behavior change communication

Emotional IntelligenceSoft Skills TrainingCounselingBehavior Change CommunicationTrainingPublic Health

Counselor

Jul 2019 – Jun 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India · On-site

As a dedicated Counselor under national health programs, I provided emotional support, active listening, and mental health guidance to a diverse range of callers across India.
Offered empathetic, non-judgmental counseling to individuals dealing with anxiety, guilt, depression, HIV-related fears, and stigma
Handled 100+ calls daily, ensuring privacy, emotional stability, and accurate information sharing
Guided callers through high-stress situations such as post-exposure panic, suicidal thoughts, identity confusion, and trauma
Used motivational interviewing, client-centered techniques, and CBT-based counseling frameworks
Documented cases, maintained helpline protocols, and escalated crisis cases to appropriate channels
Participated in regular skill-building trainings and contributed to team quality improvement
Played a vital role in building trust and awareness in marginalized and vulnerable communities