Navami S

M.Sc.

Clinical

Psychology graduate with practical exposure to psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, and community mental health settings. Trained in psychological assessment, psychoeducation, client interaction, and multidisciplinary teamwork, with experience conducting academic research in personality psychology and culturally informed psychotherapy. Possesses strong interest in clinical practice and mental health advocacy, and is seeking opportunities to learn and contribute under the supervision of experienced psychologists, while building advanced therapeutic competency.

Intern at Kappiness Mental Health Cafe & Therapeutic Centre (2026-05 – 2026-06)

• Participated in mock counseling sessions to develop and refine therapeutic communication and counseling skills.
• Attended disorder-focused talks and discussions, gaining exposure to various psychological conditions and intervention approaches.
• Engaged in community mental health awareness initiatives to foster understanding and support in a community-based mental health setting.
• Interacted with mental health professionals to understand client-centered therapeutic practices and psychosocial support.
• Organized community movie screening followed by psychologist-led discussion, increasing mental health awareness and community engagement.

Intern at KIMSHEALTH Hospital (2026-03 – 2026-04)

• Participated in inpatient and outpatient clinical observations within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.
• Interacted with patients and caregivers, gaining exposure to psychiatric case management and psychosocial care.
• Observed psychiatric evaluations and multidisciplinary treatment planning in a tertiary care hospital setting.
• Administered and scored psychological assessments under supervision in a clinical setting.
• Assisted in the translation and cultural adaptation of the PMDDAS scale into Malayalam.

Intern at Institute for Communicative and Cognitive Neurosciences ICCONS (2023-07 – 2023-08)

• Delivered a seminar on Neurodevelopmental Disorders, with a particular focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder and its clinical implications.
• Gained exposure to the assessment, clinical features, and intervention practices of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Observed therapeutic interventions for individuals with Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), Intellectual Disability (ID), and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Conducted systematic observation of case history taking, psychological assessments, and parental counseling sessions.
• Received interdisciplinary training across Clinical Psychology, Neurology, Speech and Language Pathology, Physiotherapy, and Special Education.

Intern at Mental Health Centre (2022-07 – 2022-07)

• Participated in psychiatric ward visits and clinical observations.
• Engaged in patient and bystander interactions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Observed and assisted in OP case management.
• Attended psychiatric case discussions as part of multidisciplinary mental healthcare delivery.
• Delivered a psychoeducational presentation on Bipolar Disorder.

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology – Amity University (2024-02 – 2026-06)

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology (Hons) – Chinmaya Viswavidhyapeeth (2024)