Dr. Mathew Joseph Kanamala

Pioneering Counselling Expert

Dr. Mathew Joseph Kanamala

Awards & Recognitions

  • Kerala State Youth Award for Best Social Worker (2004)

  • Mahatma Gandhi University Gramavikas Award (2004)

  • Commonwealth Scholarship – M.Sc. in Dementia Care, University of Stirling, UK (2012)

  • International Award for Creative Work in Person-Centred Approaches – UK (2018)

Pioneering Counselling Expert

Dr. Mathew Joseph Kanamala is a distinguished educator, psychologist, and social work professional, with 25+ years of experience in counselling and training. He is currently the Head of the Department of Social Work at St. Joseph’s College, Moolamattom (Mahatma Gandhi University) and the Director of the Institute for Person-Centred Approaches in India (IPCAI).

As an Honorary Guest Faculty Member and Coordinator of the Certificate Course in Counselling at Mahatma Gandhi University since 2004, he has been instrumental in shaping future professionals.

Academic Excellence & Certifications

  • Ph.D. in Dementia Studies – Mahatma Gandhi University

  • M.Sc. in Counselling Psychology – Martin Luther Christian University, Meghalaya

  • M.A. in Gandhian Thought – Madurai Kamaraj University

  • PG Diplomas in Addiction Counselling, Dementia Studies, and Psychotherapy (India & UK)

Publications & Research

  • Author of ‘Dementia: A Journey to Restoration’ (2014)

  • Published research papers in leading international journals on dementia care and psychology

  • Managing Editor – Indian Journal of Theme-Centred Interaction