GEETANJALI RAWAT
Gurugram
Summary
Dedicated School Mental Health Professional trained in individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, and behavioural assessment. Facilitated workshops for over 200 students, enhancing study skills and stress management while developing educational resources aligned with Bloom’s taxonomy. Committed to advancing mental health in educational settings through innovative counselling strategies, ethical practices, and targeted psychoeducation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
School Counsellor / Lead Counsellor – PYP & MYP
Shalom Hills International School
Gurugram, Haryana
04.2026 - Current
- Supported students from Pre-Nursery to Grade 6 with individual and group counselling, SEL, life-skills education, and wellbeing interventions to enhance emotional and social development.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents and school leadership to support students’ emotional, behavioural and academic wellbeing within the IB framework.
- Designed and facilitated monthly wellbeing sessions addressing discipline, exam stress, posture power, table manners, and digital safety to promote healthy habits among students.
- Develop wellbeing plans for upcoming sessions and coordinate school-wide wellbeing programming and awareness initiatives.
- Lead implementation of PRASHAST across the Primary and Middle Wings, including teacher orientation, refresher support and observation-focused implementation.
- Coordinate World Mental Health Day activities and other mental-health awareness initiatives across the school.
- Trained as a Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper and contribute to a proactive help-seeking culture within the school community.
- Conducted parent-focused sessions, including Early Years workshops to engage parents as partners, and contributed to community-building programmes like Grandparents’ Day to strengthen school-community relationships.
- Full-time
- On-site
PhD Research Scholar
Doon Global University
11.2024 - Current
- Conducting doctoral research in psychology, emphasising enhancement of evidence-based practice.
- Reviewed academic literature, identified research gaps, engaged with scholarly forums, and produced research presentations to disseminate findings.
- Reviewed academic literature to identify research gaps, guiding the direction of future studies.
- Attended conferences to learn about new research and present findings.
- Coordinated with senior researchers to design research methodologies, ensuring adherence to project objectives.
School Counselor & Life-Skills Educator
DLF World School
Greater Noida
07.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted psychological assessments and counselling sessions for students, enhancing individual and group wellbeing outcomes.
- Engaged parents and guardians while counselling students on academic, personal and behavioural concerns to foster a supportive classroom environment.
- Facilitated workshops on study skills, time management and stress reduction, creating mental-health educational materials to promote student resilience.
Psychologist
The Hans Foundation
Ghaziabad
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Coordinated referrals for high-risk students, performing clinical assessments and collaborating with primary-care and psychiatric teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Conducted individual and group counselling addressing academic, behavioural and emotional concerns; facilitated workshops on mental health, stress management and resilience, empowering students with coping strategies.
- Supported over 2,000 students in urban Ghaziabad by providing tailored counselling and mental health services, fostering a supportive environment for academic and personal growth.
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Tulasi Healthcare
Gurugram
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered comprehensive psychological assessments and counselling, offering clinical support to patients within a multidisciplinary mental-health team.
- Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders.
- Applied knowledge of psychological theory and practice in developing and recommending treatment plans.
- Assessed impact of various factors on individuals' thoughts and behaviours.
Student Trainee – Mental Health & Disability Counselling
NIEPVD
Dehradun
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Acquired skills in mental-health and disability counselling, providing support to clients during rehabilitation.
- Used observation and active listening to gain thorough understanding of processes and practices.
- Participated in workshops and training sessions, applying learned concepts to practical work scenarios.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities, acquiring new skills relevant to career aspirations.
Talent Manager (HR)
Cognizant
Bengaluru
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Directed talent-focused HR responsibilities, improving people development and stakeholder engagement to strengthen organisational practice.
- Conducted regular talent assessments, identifying gaps and opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Led cross-functional teams in developing employer branding initiatives, attracting high-calibre candidates.
- Utilised CRM software to track interactions with clients, properties, and transactions.
Education
PhD - Psychology
Doon Global University
09-2026
PG Diploma - Rehabilitation Psychology
NIEPVD
Dehradun01-2023
PG Diploma - Counselling & Family Therapy
IGNOU
01-2022
MA - Clinical Psychology
IGNOU
01-2021
MBA - Human Resources
Christ University
01-2014
Skills
- SEL curriculum design
- Student wellbeing
- Mental health education
- Crisis response strategies
- Child counselling
- Counselling techniques
- Psychological assessment
- Developmental assessment
- Behavioural planning
- Teacher consultation and support
- Family counselling
- Student engagement
- Mental health awareness
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Effective communication
Languages
English
Hindi
Timeline
School Counsellor / Lead Counsellor – PYP & MYP
Shalom Hills International School
04.2026 - Current
School Counselor & Life-Skills Educator
DLF World School
07.2025 - 01.2026
PhD Research Scholar
Doon Global University
11.2024 - Current
Psychologist
The Hans Foundation
08.2024 - 05.2025
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Tulasi Healthcare
08.2023 - 04.2024
Student Trainee – Mental Health & Disability Counselling
NIEPVD
10.2020 - 01.2021
Talent Manager (HR)
Cognizant
06.2014 - 11.2017
PhD - Psychology
Doon Global University
PG Diploma - Rehabilitation Psychology
NIEPVD
PG Diploma - Counselling & Family Therapy
IGNOU
MA - Clinical Psychology
IGNOU
MBA - Human Resources
Christ University