Palak Pajwani
Rajkot
Summary
Dedicated PhD Scholar and Psychologist with a solid academic background in psychology and a commitment to ethical practice. Specialising in human behaviour, adaptable to roles in counselling, education, research, and corporate psychology. Focused on contributing meaningfully to organisations through professional growth and integrity.
Overview
4
4
Languages
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist
The Westwood School
Rajkot
12.2025 - Current
- Delivered structured weekly child counselling for psycho-social needs, enhancing children's social skills through guided play and tailored coping plans.
- Coached parents on parenting strategies during structured counselling sessions, applying family therapy techniques to enhance communication and reduce conflicts.
- Coached parents on parenting strategies during structured parent counselling sessions.Applied family therapy techniques to improve communication and reduce conflict.
- Consulted with teachers to assess student support needs, recommending strategies for both professional and personal development.
- Ran CBSE-related awareness programmes to build child protection knowledge.
- Established digital case systems for recording session notes and progress updates.
Employee Assistance Program Trainer
Mantracare
Dwarka
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented employee assistance programme at Suzlon Care Pvt Ltd, enhancing workplace mental health, stress management, emotional well-being, and safety at Devbhoomi Dwarka site.
- Delivered training programmes within allocated timeframes.
- Guided learners through subject material to enhance understanding and skills.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate trainee progress and identified areas requiring further attention.
Employee Assistance Program Trainer
Mantracare
Morbi
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Executed employee assistance programme at Suzlon Care Pvt Ltd. addressing workplace mental health, stress management, emotional well-being, and safety at Devbhoomi Morbi site, enhancing overall employee support.
- Delivered training programmes within allocated timeframes.
- Guided learners through subject material to strengthen their understanding and skills.
- Conducted regular assessments to evaluate trainee progress and identified areas requiring further attention.
Forensic Psychologist
Sabarmati Central Prison
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Coordinated employment drive for undertrial and convicted inmates at female prison, facilitating skill development and promoting rehabilitation.
- Talked with family members when patients were unable to self-advocate.
- Worked with other professionals in offering referrals for additional care, evaluation or treatment.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, employing cognitive behavioural techniques to address mental health issues.
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
Hospital of Mental Health
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted clients in psycho-social care centre by addressing individual needs to enhance overall well-being.
Forensic Psychologist
Sabarmati Central Prison
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Delivered psychological counselling to prison inmates and staff, addressing mental health needs of undertrial, convicted, and female prisoners alongside prison personnel including police and correctional officers.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, employing cognitive behavioural techniques to address mental health issues.
- Worked with other professionals in offering referrals for additional care, evaluation or treatment.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, employing cognitive behavioural techniques to address mental health issues.
Forensic Psychologist
Directorate of Forensic Science
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Acquired skills in forensic interviewing, forensic psychological investigation techniques, and hands-on instruments including polygraph, brain electrical oscillation signature profiling (BEOS), layered voice analysis (LVA), and suspect detection system (SDS) while conducting forensic psychological crime scene investigations and case reports under the supervision of forensic psychologists and scientific officers.
- Worked with other professionals in offering referrals for additional care, evaluation or treatment.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions, employing cognitive behavioural techniques to address mental health issues.
Clinical Psychologist
Central Institute of Psychiatry
Ranchi
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Monitored psychiatric inpatients and outpatients during therapy sessions, assessing mental status and conducting case histories to inform tailored therapeutic interventions.
- Applied knowledge of psychological theory and practice in developing and recommending treatment plans.
- Assessed impact of various factors on individuals' thoughts and behaviours.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy -
Karnavati University
Gandhinagar01-2028
Advanced Professional Diploma in Clinical Forensic Psychology -
Rashtriya Raksha University
Gandhinagar,Gujarat01-2025
Masters of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Rashtriya Raksha University
Gandhinagar, Gujarat01-2024
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
K.V. Pendharkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science
Mumbai2021
Skills
- Psychological counselling
- Psychological Assessment
- Case Management
- Research
- Report writing techniques
- Communication and Collaboration
- Cultural Competency
- Empathetic Listening
Languages
Hindi
English
Gujarati
Marathi
Working Locations
- Jamnagar, Gujarat
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Gandhinagar, Gujarat
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Daman, Daman and Diu
Timeline
Psychologist
The Westwood School
12.2025 - Current
Employee Assistance Program Trainer
Mantracare
09.2025 - 09.2025
Employee Assistance Program Trainer
Mantracare
09.2025 - 09.2025
Forensic Psychologist
Sabarmati Central Prison
01.2025 - 01.2025
Clinical Forensic Psychologist
Hospital of Mental Health
11.2024 - 12.2024
Forensic Psychologist
Sabarmati Central Prison
02.2024 - 05.2024
Forensic Psychologist
Directorate of Forensic Science
10.2023 - 10.2023
Clinical Psychologist
Central Institute of Psychiatry
04.2023 - 04.2023
Doctor of Philosophy -
Karnavati University
Advanced Professional Diploma in Clinical Forensic Psychology -
Rashtriya Raksha University
Masters of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Rashtriya Raksha University
Bachelors of Arts - Psychology
K.V. Pendharkar College of Arts, Commerce & Science