Dr. Veerender Chennoju

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Dr. Veerender Chennoju

Psychologist at You & Me

Dr. C. Veerender Chennoju: Founder & Chief Psychologist, You & Me Counselling Centre

A Visionary in Psychological Wellness and Human Potential

Dr. C. Veerender Chennoju is a nationally celebrated and internationally recognized psychologist, educator, and mental health advocate. With over two decades of dedicated service, Dr. Veerender has transformed the landscape of psychological counselling, personal development, and mental wellness for students, professionals, parents, athletes, and communities across India and abroad

Academic Excellence and Diverse Expertise

Dr. Veerender’s academic journey is marked by outstanding achievements from prestigious institutions:

  • M.Sc. in Psychology – Kakatiya University, Telangana
  • Ph.D. & M.Sc. in Physics – Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • M.Phil. in Philosophy – Central University of Hyderabad
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling – IPMS, Mumbai
  • PG Diploma in Counselling & Guidance – Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu
  • Certificate in Sport Psychology for Athlete Development – Barca Innovation Club, Universidad, Barcelona, Spain
  • One-year Sport Psychology Training – ABTF, under Mrs. Sanjana Kiran

This multidisciplinary academic foundation enables Dr. Veerender to integrate scientific rigor with practical therapeutic techniques, making his approach both holistic and effective.

Professional Leadership and Positions Held

  • CEO & Chief Counselling Psychologist – You & Me Counselling Centre, Hyderabad
  • Ex-Consultant Psychologist – JNTU Hyderabad
  • Appointed Psychologist for Sports Authority of Telangana
  • Member, Anti-Suicides Committee – Board of Intermediate Education, Telangana
  • Vice President – International Federation of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports Sciences Association (IFPEFSSA), India
  • BOS Member – University of Mumbai & BRAOU, HyderabadSpain

International Reputation and Global Impact

Dr. Veerender’s expertise is recognized worldwide. He has been a lead speaker, guest scientist, and invited expert at over 70 national and international conferences and webinars since 2017, with invitations from:

  • Taiwan (Guest Scientist/Researcher, Changhua University of Education, 2002–03)
  • Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Bahrain, USA, Sri Lanka, Japan (Lead Speaker and Presenter at major conferences and summits)
  • Organized and participated in numerous international workshops on sports psychology, community health, and youth empowerment

His presentations have addressed cutting-edge topics such as effective counseling methods, NLP for athlete performance, mental conditioning, and community mental health

Awards and Honors

  • Peace and Sport Award 2025 – World Society for Peace, South Korea
  • IFPEFSSA International Award 2018 – For contributions to physical education and sports sciences
  • Best Psychologist – Hybiz TV Legendary Awards 2021
  • Arogya Ratna Award – PHCC, World Health Day 2022
  • Keerthi Puraskaaram – Telugu University, Govt. of Telangana, 2019

Transformative Impact and Social Initiatives

Training & Outreach

  • Trained over 500,000 students, 60,000 parents, and 50,000 professionals in life skills, stress management, and emotional wellness
  • Conducted specialized sessions on post-millennial parenting, marital harmony, and happy couples programs
  • Designed curriculum for recruitment and training at Telangana Police Academy and for government engineering talent

Mental Health Advocacy

  • Launched a helpline for students with suicidal tendencies
  • Led awareness campaigns against student and farmer suicides in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka
  • Initiated “Teenage Temptations” and other campaigns to address teenage emotions and mental health

Community Engagement

  • Regular TV talk show guest and expert on over 300 programs across all major channels
  • Prolific columnist for leading newspapers and international publications
  • Conducted mental health exhibitions and awareness programs for teenagers and adults

Research, Publications, and Thought Leadership

  • Chief Editor : International Journal of Sports Psychology and Sports Sciences
  • Author : 12 books (in Telugu and English) covering teenage issues, parenting, sports, teaching psychology, and study skills
  • Research : Published numerous articles in international journals, especially in the domains of sports psychology, CBT, and NLP
  • Conference Presenter : Presented papers on counseling methods, performance enhancement, and anxiety management at international forums

Therapeutic Approach and Specializations

Dr. Veerender’s counseling is renowned for being:

  • Therapeutic, Experiential, and Result-Oriented : His methods induce meaningful, lasting change
  • Empathetic and Non-judgmental : His warm, friendly, and approachable style helps clients-especially teenagers and parents-feel at ease
  • Customized : Expertise in psychotherapy, NLP, CBT, and mental conditioning for high performance
  • • Focus Areas:
    • • Adolescent and youth counseling
    • • Sports psychology and athlete mental conditioning
    • • Anxiety, depression, and OCD
    • • Relationship and marital counseling
    • • Parenting and family therapy
    • • Coping with loneliness, breakups, and emotional distress
Legacy and Mission

Dr. Veerender’s mission is to unleash the hidden potential of every individual, aligning personal growth with national progress. He believes in igniting the human spirit through practical, motivational training and empathetic counseling. His vision is to build an outstanding nation by empowering citizens to overcome obstacles, achieve excellence, and lead fulfilling lives

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