About Us
With a rich educational legacy of over 125 years, St. Aloysius Institutions are committed to value-based education. St. Aloysius Degree College offers quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
With a rich educational legacy of over 125 years, St. Aloysius Institutions are committed to value-based education. St. Aloysius Degree College offers quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Department of Psychology
Master of Science in Counselling Psychology, B.Ed., MSc Microbiology
2nd Feb 2026
8years+
Educational Institutions- Colleges, Schools; Mental Health and Wellness Industry: Private Practice as a Therapist/Counsellor
(MANDATORY)
Ms. Diana Passanah is the College Counsellor in the Department of Psychology at St. Aloysius Degree College, Bengaluru. With over eight years of teaching and counselling experience, she is committed to promoting students' mental health, emotional well-being, and holistic personal development. She holds a Master of Science in Counselling Psychology, B.Ed., and M.Sc. in Microbiology, bringing together expertise in education, psychology, and life sciences. Having worked in schools, colleges, and private therapeutic practice, Ms. Diana specializes in providing evidence-based counselling, student mentoring, and wellness interventions. She continually enhances her professional knowledge through certifications, workshops, and training in counselling psychology, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, suicide prevention, and mental health. Her mission is to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment that empowers students to achieve academic success, emotional resilience, and personal growth.
Years of Teaching Experience
Publications
Workshops & FDPs
Awards & Achievements
| S. No. | Type of Program | Role | Name of Program | Title of Paper | Date | Organising Institution | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5-day Symposium | Participant | The Autism Awareness Symposium 2026 | 20th -24th April’26 and 28th April’26 | HELPED: Mental Health Service | online | |
| 2 | Two- day international conference | Participant | Emerging frontiers in Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation: Bridging Knowledge for a Sustainable Future | 17th – 18th March 2026 | St. Aloysius Degree College | offline | |
| 3 | 5-day International Symposium | Participant | Science -religion dialogue in the world of Nanoscience: the encounter between the Mastery of Science and Mystery of Religion | 1st - 5th Jan 2010 | Indian Institute of science and religion & Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (in collaboration with Jnana- Deepa Vidyapeeth, Pune; Wilson College, Mumbai; Hislop College, Nagpur & Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar. | offline | |
| 4. | National Seminar | participant | Management of Quality education and research in life sciences | 7th- 8th March 2011 | School of life sciences, swami Ramananda Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded (MS). | offline | |
| 5. | One-day workshop | participant | Molecular Marker Analysis | 27th Feb 2010 | Department of Biotechnology, Padmashri Vikhe Patil College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Pravaranagar, Loni and sponsored by University of Pune. | offline | |
| 6. | Two- day National seminar | Participant | Science Religion Dialogue: Pathway to social Harmony | 4th – 5th Feb 2011 | B.P.H.E. Society’s Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar in Collaboration with Indian Institute of Science and Religion (IISR), Pune | ||
| 7. | One day seminar | Participant | The Recent Advancement of Industrial Technology Development | 8th Feb 2010 | Department of Biotechnology, Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar. |
| S. No. | Title of Event | Level | Organized by | Place | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QPR suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program | QPR Institute | Bangalore (online) | June 20th 2026 | June 20th 2026 | |
| 2 | 5- days FDP: Integrated FDP on Yoga, Health & Wellness, NAAC- outcome Based Education, Constitution, Finance and Research. | St. Aloysius Degree College organised by IQAC, Bengaluru. | Bangalore (offline) | 10th Feb 2026 | 14th Feb 2026 | |
| 3 | Certificate Coursera course on Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology | University of Cambridge - Professional and Continuing Education, UK. (Online course) | Bangalore (online) | April 29th, 2026 | May 20th, 2026 | |
| 4 | 30-HR value added program School Mental Health | Montfort College, Bangalore | Bangalore | July 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
| 5 | Certificate Coursera Course on Introduction to Psychology | Yale University, New Haven, CT (Online Course) | Bangalore (online) | Jul 7th, 2023 | August 8th, 2023 | |
| 6 | PG Diploma in counselling for Teachers | Asian College of Teachers | Bangalore | 20th June 2020 | 8th Sept 2021 | |
| 7 | Certificate in TESOL/TEFL Programme | Asian College of Teachers | Bangalore | 31st Aug 2018 | 29th Dec 2018 | |
| 8 | Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education | Indira Gandhi National Open University | Bangalore | Jan 2013 | Dec 2014 | |
| 9 | Diploma in Dietetics, Health & Nutrition Education | VLCC Institute of Beauty & Nutrition | Bangalore | Jan 2013 | Jan 2014 |
| No. | Name of the Awards/Achievements/Others | Description | Organisation | Month/ Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18th International Level Science Talent Examination Co-Guide Congratulation Certificate at St Joseph’s Indian Middle School, Bangalore | Congratulation letter by the organizers for guiding and preparing students for 18th International Level Science Talent Examination and excellent performance by the participating students. | Putani Vignana Group Silver Jubliee Year 2016 organized 18th International Level Science Talent Examination | 20th Dec 2016 |
