Mrs. Rema Menon Vellat is the Founder and Director of Counselling Point Educational and Social services, Dubai, a small counselling center with a big vision. She holds a Master’s degree in Medical and Psychiatric Social work from Madras University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Science from Madras University. She has over twenty five years of professional work experience in the areas of careers, education and child welfare. She is a regular contributor for Gulf News and is frequently invited to share her views on education, careers, child safety and adolescent issues. Mrs. Menon was an adjunct at Sharjah Women’s College, teaching job search skills and Counselling skills for their Bachelor’s Degree in Career Advising and Counselling. She is one of the founder members of Counselling Arabia, an affiliate member of the Dubai Quality Group and a member of the Overseas Assn. for College Admissions Counselling. She has facilitated various conferences, workshops, career fairs and seminars. Her annual seminar, “Head Start for Studies Abroad” is in its eighth year now and is slated to be held in October.
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