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POOJA SHINDE

POOJA SHINDE

Goa,India

Summary

As a Clinical Psychologist with 4 years of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals thrive through evidence-based treatments. I specialize in conducting thorough assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Through individual and group therapy, I've seen the impact of tailored care in creating lasting change. I'm dedicated to staying current with the latest research and techniques.

My mission? To empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, one thoughtful session at a time.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychologist

That Happiness Project
12.2024 - 01.2025

THP aim to create a positive impact and foster a globally compassionate and resilient community

  • Delivered empathetic support to clients by conducting individual therapy sessions.
  • Carried out thorough patient assessments to support diagnosis and treatment.
  • Built strong and trusting professional rapport to support client progress.
  • Evaluated need for follow-up services after providing course of therapeutic treatment.

Psychologist Expert

Your Dost
Goa, India
11.2023 - 01.2025

The Company is engaged in providing an online and offline platform for Mental health services for corporate, schools and colleges.

  • Conduct webinars, seminars, boot camps, and activities on mental health stigma, work-life balance
  • Led workshops on stress management techniques for corporate clients' wellbeing enhancement.
  • Provided specialised services for clients who deal with difficulties relating to work life balance, stress, crisis at work, personal issues, relationship counselling and career shift.
  • Facilitated counselling service for groups of 500.

Counselor and Trainer

Cyber Wellness Centre
Goa, India
05.2023 - 03.2024

The Cyber Wellness Centre is India's first holistic centre focused on preventing cybercrimes and promoting responsible online behaviour.

  • Applied person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness approaches, adapting techniques to individual preferences.
  • Delivered awareness and training programs on responsible online behaviour and cybercrime prevention to over 30,000+ clients.
  • Provided individual and group counselling for internet/gaming addiction, cyberbullying, and related issues
  • Collaborated with schools, colleges and organisations to promote mental health awareness.
  • Conducted psychological testing, including IDS and PCIAT
  • Educated about mental health conditions, increasing understanding and empathy.
  • Worked closely with NGO's, cyber cell Goa, police department and child right commission department.

Clinical Psychologist

Care Next Institute
Pune, India
05.2021 - 06.2023

Care Next is a psychiatry facility and rehabilitation for mental illness and substance addiction.

https://www.carenextpune.com

  • Supported clients to complete rehabilitative treatment and achieve personal goals.
  • Counselled diverse clients on mental health issues, addressing anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse.
  • Provided person-centred care and rehabilitation for clients who deal with difficulties relating to complex psychiatry issues and substance abuse.
  • Formulated therapeutic interventions based on individual needs and goals, improving overall mental health status.
  • Conferred with psychiatrists about treatment plan for optimal results in therapy sessions.
  • Trained newly hired psychologists on clinic standards and procedures.
  • Managed a high caseload of patients, ensuring timely response and follow-up.
  • Facilitated counselling service for over 500 patient's.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Garware College
Pune, India

Master's Degree - Clinical Psychology

Fergusson College
Pune, India

Skills

  • Collaborative Communicator
  • Evidence-Based Practitioner
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • Behavioural and De-addiction Therapy
  • Team Management and Leadership
  • Highly flexible and time management
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Research and Analysis

Languages

English
Fluent
Marathi
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Accomplishments

  • Evolution of Cyber Wellness in Education
  • Online Course on Abnormal Psychological Behaviour
  • Trauma Informed Care Certification
  • Vandrevala Foundation Suicide Intervention Appreciation Certificate

Timeline

Psychologist

That Happiness Project
12.2024 - 01.2025

Psychologist Expert

Your Dost
11.2023 - 01.2025

Counselor and Trainer

Cyber Wellness Centre
05.2023 - 03.2024

Clinical Psychologist

Care Next Institute
05.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor's Degree - Psychology

Garware College

Master's Degree - Clinical Psychology

Fergusson College
POOJA SHINDE