Deepika Sangwan
New Delhi
Summary
Psychologist
Empathetic professional with strong active listening skills and the ability to build trust with diverse populations. Adept at applying psychological theories to real-world situations, providing compassionate and effective support in challenging and dynamic settings. Experienced in NGO work, clinical/counselling settings, community outreach, and leadership and management roles. Committed to promoting mental well-being and resilience in individuals and communities.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Moolchand Hospital
Delhi
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed counselling and clinical psychology skills while concurrently enhancing theoretical knowledge.
- learnt case history taking, psychological assessments, Mental Status Examination (MSE), diagnosis, intervention strategies and facilitation of psychoeducation through group discussions.
- Engaged with diverse age groups, ranging from 5 years old in Occupational Therapy (OT) to adolescents, new mothers, alcoholics and geriatric depression patients.
Volunteer
Expressions Children Home Organization of India
Delhi
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Implemented Community-based Substance Use Prevention Program.
- Facilitated life-skill development sessions and recreational activities for adolescents.
- Assessed prevalance of substance use in high-risk localities to gaude the effectiveness of the program.
Senior Under Officer
National Cadets Corps (NCC)
New Delhi
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed organizational operations, including task delegation and recruitment processes.
- Conducted practical and theoretical training sessions for cadets.
- Organized and coordinated events such as fests, camps, and workshops with dignitaries.
- Enhanced team performance, promoted holistic development among cadets through diverse activities.
- Led community outreach programs to raise local awareness supporting social causes.
- Supervised junior officers and rank holders to optimize operational efficiency.
Member/ Volunteer
NGO - Edushala (Kind Beings)
New Delhi
03.2019 - Current
- Providing free education to children in underprivileged areas, aiming to empower them with essential skills and knowledge.
- Engage in community outreach and expansion efforts to reach more children in need
Event Coordinator and Organizer
NCC Fest- 'Buland' (2020)
New Delhi
- Quiz Event Coordinator and organizer
- Creative team coordinator
- Part of sponsorship team
- Part of management team
Education
PG Diploma in Guidance And Counselling -
Jamia Milia Islamia
New Delhi01-2025
Masters in Psychology (Psychosocial Clinical Studies) - 8.49 CGPA
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD)
01-2024
BA Honours in Psychology - 8.28 CGPA
Daulat Ram College, Delhi University
New Delhi01-2022
Class XII - 97.2%
Army Public School (APS) Ramgarh Cantt
01-2019
Class X - 10 CGPA
Army Public School (APS),Kota
01-2017
Skills
- Data analysis via SPSS
- Presentation
- Public speaking
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Management
- Organizational
- Leadership
- Critical, creative thinking
- Proficient in Microsoft and Google applications
- Active listening
- Energetic work ethic
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
- Fundamentals of DATA Analysis using SPSS in Social Sciences
Affiliations
- Reading
- Singing
- learning guitar
- Fitness ( eg workout, meditation etc)
Accomplishments
- Class Representative (2023-24)
- Best Cadet- College (2021-22)
- National trekking camp- Sikkim (2021)
- Appointed Senior Under Officer (2021-22)
- National Camp- Prime Minister's rally (2021)
- Appointed Lance Corporal (2020)
- District Topper- Boards (2019)
- Appointed House Captain (2018-19)
- School topper- Class X (2017)
- Appointed House Vice Captain (2016-17)
- Best Interjector- Debate (2015)
- Best All-rounder (2013)
- Appointed School Captain Primary wing (2012)
Projects
- Master's Dissertation (Qualitative research) - "Aesthetics of the ordinary and its connection with resilience"
- Majnu Ka Teela (MKT) group field work (Qualitative research) - Interviewed Tibetan refugees on the objects they carried during exodus.
- Group Research project (Quantitative research) - Relationship between social anxiety and attachment styles.
Extracurricular Activities
Debate, Quiz , Skit , Poetry recitation, Sports , Tressure hunt etc
Career Goals
- Establish as an expert at providing mental health support to diverse populations with particular focus on student counselling, working at various educational settings to address unique challenges in the sector.
Timeline
Intern
Moolchand Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
Expressions Children Home Organization of India
07.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Under Officer
National Cadets Corps (NCC)
04.2021 - 06.2022
Member/ Volunteer
NGO - Edushala (Kind Beings)
03.2019 - Current
Event Coordinator and Organizer
NCC Fest- 'Buland' (2020)
PG Diploma in Guidance And Counselling -
Jamia Milia Islamia
Masters in Psychology (Psychosocial Clinical Studies) - 8.49 CGPA
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD)
BA Honours in Psychology - 8.28 CGPA
Daulat Ram College, Delhi University
Class XII - 97.2%
Army Public School (APS) Ramgarh Cantt
Class X - 10 CGPA
Army Public School (APS),Kota
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