Diksha Pawar

Aspiring psychologist completed a Master's in Applied Psychology (Specialization in clinical), with a keen interest in therapeutic practice, psychological assessments, and community mental health. Seeking to leverage hands-on job experiences in NGOs, School Counselling, and mental hospitals, mental health service, Rehabilitation center to contribute meaningfully to client well-being through empathetic, evidence-based care

Program Officer – Counsellor - Romilla Palliative Care Project, SNEHA - MMR Location

(2025-11 - 2026-03)

• Provided psychosocial counselling to palliative care patients and their families.
• Coordinated with doctors, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team for holistic patient care.
• Maintained case documentation, Reporting, counselling notes, and follow-up records.
• Addressed issues such as grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict, and adjustment to illness.
• Offered caregiver support, stress management guidance, and bereavement counselling.
• End-of-life counselling

Workshop Facilitator - Sacred Mind English Medium School - Santacruz

(2025-11 - 2025-11)

Workshop on Stress & Time Management

• Conducted a seminar on Stress Management and Time Management for students of Grades 9 and 10
• Facilitated interactive activities to improve coping and productivity skills
• Guided students through mindfulness and breathing exercises
• Provided practical strategies for managing academic pressure and daily routines

Intern – Clinical Psychology Department - Regional Mental Hospital, Thane - Thane

(2024-09 - 2024-11)

• Managed psychiatric cases: schizophrenia, personality disorders, depression.
• Conducted case history interviews & mental status exams.
• Administered psychological tests and make assessment reports.

Intern – Community Development & Awareness Projects - Seva Sahayog Foundation - Andheri

(2024-05 - 2024-05)

• Entered data for surveys.
• Participated in field visits to Borivali Adivasi Pada & slums for awareness drives.
• Designed life skills content for camps; supported Dadar school kit drive.
• Led SSF project awareness in slum communities.

Intern – Child and Adolescent Development - Shraddhanand Mahilashram - Matunga

(2024-05 - 2024-05)

• Conducted activities on GK, emotional awareness, teamwork, and menstrual hygiene.
• Led career guidance sessions for 10th & 12th-grade girls.
• Participated in "Manoshakti" meditation-based mental health program.
• Observed counselor-led sessions on empathy, kindness, and conflict resolution.
• Engaged with toddlers and special care sections; observed development and communication.

M.A - Applied Psychology (Clinical) - University of Mumbai (2023-01 - 2025-01)

B.A - Psychology and Hindi - R.P. Gogate Joglekar College (2020-01 - 2023-01)

H.S.C. - Abhyankar Kulkarni Junior College (2028-01 - 2020-01)

S.S.C - R.B. Shirke Highschool (2018-01)