Chetana Lokshum brings two decades of expertise in mental health, psychosocial counseling, and training, working with diverse groups like women, security forces, and community members. She has conducted child mental health programs in 20 schools in Kathmandu Valley and managed projects emphasizing knowledge management. Chetana has collaborated with international organizations such as UNOPS, Save the Children, and UNICEF, providing training on children’s mental health and psychosocial skills for addressing gender-based violence. She is a visiting faculty member at Tribhuvan University and other institutions, teaching social work, security management, counseling psychology, and crisis management. Chetana also trains at the Judicial Academy, Nepal Police Academy, and Armed Police Force, and serves as Executive Director of The Relief Trust, leading in mental health and psychosocial support.

with two decades of experience in mental health, is a distinguished trainer, psychotherapist, and psychosocial counselor. She has raised awareness and provided training to diverse groups, including women, security forces, and community members. Notably, she conducted child mental health programs in 20 Kathmandu Valley schools. Chetana has managed numerous projects, collaborating with organizations like UNOPS, Save the Children, and UNICEF, focusing on children’s mental health during earthquakes and psychosocial skills for addressing gender-based violence. As a visiting faculty member at Tribhuvan University and other institutions, she teaches social work, security management, and counseling psychology. Since 2000, she has also trained at the Judicial Academy and Nepal Police Academy. As Executive Director of The Relief Trust, Chetana continues to innovate in mental health and psychosocial support, specializing in issues related to sexuality, addiction, and support for all age groups.