Vishwa Jani

Trauma-informed counselling psychologist and art therapist. Experienced in individual therapy, crisis intervention, and conducting group spaces. I use an eclectic approach with a trauma informed lens. I also integrate somatic & body-based practices, along with art and narrative practices to help the client understand and regulate their own self better. Committed to continuous professional development through regular supervision and ongoing upskilling.

Psychotherapist

(2025-06)

• Conducting individual and couple therapy sessions under supervision
• Actively participating in weekly supervision (individual and group) sessions, and mock therapy to strengthen therapeutic competence and self-reflection.

Child Therapist - Pahel Child Development & Psycho Wellness Centre

(2026-01 - 2026-06)

• Used Play therapy for children and actively involving emotion regulation into therapy
• Conducted more than 600+ hours of behaviour modification and speech therapy sessions of children, with developmental and behavioural concerns
• Supported management of centre operations including session scheduling, activity organisation, coordination with team members and training interns

Psychology Intern - Hospital for Mental Health

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

• Observed psychiatric assessments, case discussions, and treatment planning.
• Gained exposure to inpatient mental health care and multidisciplinary team functioning.
• Participated in ward rounds and psychoeducation activities.

Intern - Braintism Child development centre

(2025-06 - 2025-07)

• Assisted in therapy sessions for children aged 4–14 with developmental delays, ADHD, learning and intellectual disabilities.
• Observed and conducted behavioral, sensory, and play-based interventions under supervision.
• Received positive feedback from supervisors for initiative, adaptability, and therapeutic skill.

Crisis counsellor - Vandrevala foundation

(2024-05 - 2025-01)

• Provided chat-based and telephonic counselling for clients aged 18–60, primarily male and young adult populations, addressing crises including suicidal ideation, NSSI, anxiety, depression, relationship and career distress.
• Applied active listening, risk assessment, safety planning, and grounding techniques to stabilize clients and ensure emotional safety.
• Earned consistently positive performance reviews for empathy, professionalism, and effective crisis intervention.

Research Intern - IIM Ahmedabad

(2024-06 - 2024-07)

Worked under Professor Ankur Sarin (Public Systems Group) and Dr. Ajaz Shaikh on the research project "Tobacco Retailers in Ahmedabad."

Psychology Intern - GIPS Hospital and De-Addiction Centre

(2024 - 2024)

• Completed a rotational observership under two psychiatrists and two psychologists, gaining multidisciplinary exposure to mental health treatment approaches.
• Administered Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Children's Apperception Test and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) under guidance; observed interpretation and report discussions.

M.A in Psychology - Psychology - PDEU, Gandhinagar (2026)

B.A in Psychology - Psychology - St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad (2024)