Dr (Prof) Regunath Parakkal

Regunath Parakkal is an Indian counsellor, psychologist, and behavioural health sciences professional based in Palakkad, Kerala. He is known for counselling services, academic leadership roles, and extensive social and humanitarian work in India and internationally.

Early Life

Regunath Parakkal was born on 15 April 1959 in Palakkad, Kerala, India.

Education

He holds multiple academic and honorary qualifications in counselling, psychology, health sciences, management, mediation, peace studies, and social sciences, including DLitt and PhD degrees. His education includes doctoral, postgraduate, certificate, and trainer-level qualifications from institutions in India and abroad.

Career

Regunath Parakkal has worked as a senior consultant in counselling and behavioural health sciences. He has served in academic leadership and advisory roles including chancellor, vice chancellor, pro-vice chancellor, dean, professor, trainer, consultant, and mentor.

He has been associated with hospitals such as Palana Hospital, Co-Op Hospital, Meditrina Hospital, Rajeev Gandhi Hospital, and Malabar Hospital in Palakkad, Kerala.

He has also worked with government bodies, educational institutions, hospitals, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations in counselling, mediation, training, and social development.

Academic and Leadership Roles

Chancellor, Global Center for Advanced Strategic Research, United Kingdom
Vice Chancellor, Brainae University, United States
Vice Chancellor, Jilce International University and Seminary, West Africa
Vice Chancellor, Global Technical Technology University College, West Africa
Pro Vice Chancellor, Global University of Chaplaincy Peace and Crisis Management
Dean (Public Relations – Asian Countries), California Public University, United States
Professor, Park Group of Institutions, Coimbatore
Professor, Virtual University for International Relations, Benin
Professor, Madan Bhandari Group of Institutions, Nepal
Chartered Fellow Member, Central Christian University, Malawi

Counselling and Professional Work

Accredited international mediation advocate and consultant
Coach of coaches (ICF accredited)
Trainer of trainers, Government of India
Former police women cell counsellor
Certified counsellor, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Counsellor for India Co-Win Action Network trained by NIMHANS
Sexual health medical practitioner
Global career counsellor
Learning disability remedial practitioner
Nutrition counsellor and nutrition ambassador

Social Work and Philanthropy

Regunath Parakkal has conducted large-scale counselling programs in schools, colleges, residential associations, and community platforms. He has contributed to eye donation and organ donation initiatives and worked extensively with police women cells to address family and marital issues.

He has participated in humanitarian, peace-building, child welfare, public health, and human rights initiatives in India and internationally.

Awards and Recognition

He has received numerous national and international awards, including:

Kerala Government Innovation Award presented by former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy
International Award Hind Rathan presented by former Prime Minister I. K. Gujral
World Book of Records, London for free successful counselling initiatives
Lifetime achievement awards in education and counselling
Social work, peace, humanitarian, media, education, health, and leadership awards from various national and international organizations

Publications

He is the author of books and articles related to psychology and counselling, including works published in Malayalam newspapers and magazines.

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association
Australian Counselling Association
International Association for Counselling (Europe)
International human rights and peace organizations
Academic and professional societies related to counselling, psychology, education, and social sciences

Personal Life

He resides in Palakkad, Kerala, India.