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Psychologist | Researcher | Counselling | Community & Social Impact. Interested in people, research, mental health & social change

About

I’m an aspiring psychology researcher drawn to the deeper layers of human experience. What excites me most about this field is its ability to hold both complexity and care - to ask difficult questions about how we think, feel, relate, and grow, while also keeping people at the center of that inquiry. As a master's student in psychology, I’ve found myself continually returning to the idea that people don’t exist in isolation. We’re shaped by the relationships we form, the systems we’re part of, and the stories we tell ourselves and others. This perspective has challenged me to look beyond just the individual and think more critically about how context - social, cultural, emotional, shapes our lives in ways both visible and invisible. What I’ve come to value most in my academic and personal journey is the space psychology gives us to sit with uncertainty. The most meaningful insights often don’t come from having the right answer, but from asking the right kind of questions... that is - ones that are slow, careful, and curious. I’m learning that research isn’t just about collecting data; it’s also about listening, noticing patterns, and staying humble in the face of complexity. I’m especially drawn to work that pushes us to rethink what mental health support can look like work that respects nuance, centers lived experience, and moves away from one-size-fits-all approaches. I believe that small, thoughtful shifts in how we see and relate to others can lead to bigger changes in how care is imagined and practiced. For me, pursuing a future in psychology means staying grounded in empathy, guided by reflection, and committed to learning - not just from texts or theory, but from people’s everyday realities. I’m still exploring where exactly this path will take me, but I know it will involve holding space for both complexity and connection.

Location

Mumbai

AI stack

claude

perplexity

Work experience

Counselling Intern at The Kripa Foundation, Sep 2025 - Oct 2025 · 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Conducted 12 counselling sessions in collaboration with a team member for an assigned case, focusing on client assessment and therapeutic intervention. Assisted in psychological testing, including administration, scoring, and interpretation of results to inform the intervention plan. Designed and implemented a case-specific intervention program aimed at promoting emotional and behavioural well-being. Participated in input and output sessions to discuss case progress, therapeutic strategies, and outcome evaluation with the clinical team. Gained hands-on experience in case formulation, counselling ethics, and client-centered therapeutic approaches within a rehabilitation setting

Counselling Intern at St. Catherine of Siena School and Orphanage, Sep 2025 - Oct 2025 · 2 mos, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Conducted 12 individual counselling sessions with a child client as part of a case-based intervention under supervision. Administered and interpreted psychological assessments to support case formulation and track emotional and behavioural progress. Designed and implemented a personalized intervention plan tailored to the client’s developmental and psychosocial needs. Developed practical skills in child counselling, behavioural observation, and therapeutic communication within a school setting. Strengthened understanding of ethical practice and applied techniques in school-based psychological support.

Health Intern at Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, Bangalore, May 2025 - Jun 2025 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Supported the Health Department in delivering assistive care services to individuals with physical disabilities through CSR-driven healthcare initiatives Conducted needs assessments, engaged in one-on-one interactions to understand patients' lived experiences, and documented detailed case stories to inform care and outreach strategies Contributed to program evaluation and feedback mechanisms aimed at enhancing the quality and accessibility of services

Clinical Intern at Life Element WLL, Jun 2023 - Jun 2023 · 1 mo, Bahrain, Assisted in clinical service delivery through observation and supervised administration of psychometric assessments. Engaged in client communication, contributing to intake interviews and therapeutic rapport-building efforts Conducted literature reviews and compiled findings on relevant psychopathologies to support clinical diagnostics and treatment planning Collaborated with the diagnostic team to interpret test results and understand differential diagnoses across cases

Clinical Intern at Integrated Intervention Center, Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 · 2 mos, Bahrain, Worked with children with special needs, supporting their behavioral and cognitive development in a clinical intervention setting Participated in the design and implementation of individualized behavior modification plans under supervision Facilitated structured play and communication-based interventions to support emotional regulation and social functioning Observed client progress, maintained session notes, and contributed to multidisciplinary case discussions

Education

Master of Arts - MA, PSYCHOLOGY, University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore