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abhikm240

Psychologist | M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About Me

Postgraduate Clinical Psychology professional (M.Sc., Distinction) with multi-setting internship experience across geriatric mental health, paediatric/neurodevelopmental care, and neuropsychiatric practice. Skilled in clinical interviewing, case history taking, Mental Status Examination, psychological and neuropsychological assessment, psychoeducation, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated research competence through an independent, APA-formatted dissertation on parental attachment, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence, using validated psychometric tools and SPSS-based statistical analysis. Seeking to build a career as a Psychologist, applying assessment, therapeutic, and research skills across clinical and applied mental health settings.

Skills & Technologies

Clinical InterviewingCase History TakingMental Status ExaminationPsychological AssessmentNeuropsychological AssessmentPsychoeducationSPSSJamoviAPA 7th Edition ReportingResearch MethodologyChild and Adolescent AssessmentPsychotherapeutic InterventionsMental ImagerySystematic DesensitizationReflection of Meaning/ContentAttending SkillsConfrontationGoogle FormsMS WordMS PowerPointMS Excel

Work Experience

Psychology Intern

Nightingale Medical Trust
20242026

Gained exposure to geriatric mental health care focusing on Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive concerns. Observed psychological and behavioral aspects of dementia care, developed understanding of cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial needs of older adults, and participated in case discussions and psychoeducational activities under supervision.

Psychology Intern

Sakya Foundation
20242026

Assisted with children presenting developmental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental concerns including ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, and speech delays. Conducted case history taking, developmental assessments, behavioral observations, and child-focused Mental Status Examinations under supervision. Collaborated with psychologists, occupational and speech therapists, physiotherapists, and special educators.

Psychology Intern

Bengaluru Neuro Centre
20242026

Completed supervised clinical training in neuropsychiatric setting performing psychological and neuropsychological assessments, clinical interviews, and Mental Status Examinations. Observed case discussions and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Strengthened professional communication, clinical observation, and psychological documentation skills.

Projects

The Relationship Between Perceived Parental Closeness and Self-Esteem and Emotional Intelligence in

Independently designed and executed a quantitative correlational dissertation (N=170) using validated psychometric instruments and SPSS-based statistical analysis to study parental attachment, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence.

SPSSPsychometric Tools

Education

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Kristu Jayanti College2024 - 2026

B.A. Psychology (Major) & English (Minor)

Psychology

Kristu Jayanti College2021 - 2024
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