Aheli Sanyal

I am a final year postgraduate student studying Clinical Psychology who is passionate about mental health and with the aim of becoming a practicing clinical psychologist. Till date, in addition to a number of internships, I have worked with a social welfare organization called U&I as a Chapter Leader. As a staunch animal lover, I continue to support different animal welfare organizations to help ensure the well-being of stray animals.

Driven, compassionate, and empathetic individual with foundation in psychological theories and practices as well as patient interaction and assessment techniques. Understanding of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic methodologies, combined with skills in administering psychological tests and conducting behavioral observations. Committed to fostering positive mental health outcomes and supporting patient well-being.

• May’20 Max Hospital, New Delhi Certificate of Participation – “Engaging with Psychology”6-day workshop (online) covering introduction to various fields of psychology, development of clinical acumen, overview of adult and childhood health disorders
• Jun’19 Fortis Hospital, New Delhi Certificate of Participation – “Psychology for Beginners”5-day workshop (onsite) covering orientation on various fields of psychology, clinical case presentations on adult and childhood mental health disorders Creation of Instagram page to spread awareness on mental health as part of group work (https://www.instagram.com/unlearn.mentalhealth/)
• Aug/24 Christ University Certificate course- Basics of Psychopharmacology

• KEY QUALIFICATIONS (RELEVANT TO THE POST APPLIED FOR)
• As part of various internships
• Experience of mental status examinations, noting case history, psychometric assessments and conducting psychoeducational sessions for rehabilitation patients
• Experience of working in clinical set up for child psychology and administering psychometric tests, creation of therapeutic modules
• Knowledge of undertaking research studies
• Experience of working as a human resource intern
• Knowledge of community outreach programs
• Leadership experience, Period
• Institute /
• Organization
• Topic / Certification
• May’20
• Max Hospital, New Delhi
• Certificate of Participation – “Engaging with Psychology”
• 6-day workshop (online) covering introduction to various fields of psychology, development of clinical acumen, overview of adult and childhood health disorders
• Jun’19
• Fortis Hospital, New Delhi
• Certificate of Participation – “Psychology for Beginners”
• 5-day workshop (onsite) covering orientation on various fields of psychology, clinical case presentations on adult and childhood mental health disorders
• Creation of Instagram page to spread awareness on mental health as part of group work (https://www.instagram.com/unlearn.mentalhealth/)
• Aug/24
• Christ University
• Certificate course- Basics of Psychopharmacology
• RESEARCH
• Period
• Institute /
• Organization
• Topic / Certification
• April’23h Young Psychologist Competition
• Won third position
• Conducted quantitative research titled- ‘Relationship among perfectionist presentation of self, Social media addiction and Imposter syndrome
• Period
• Institute /
• Organization
• Topic / Certification
• Dec’23-
• Present
• Christ (Deemed to be University), Yeshwanthpur
• Master’s Dissertation
• Worked on quantitative research titled- Examining the role of perceived discrimination in the relationship between Right wing authoritarianism and paranoia
• CO-CURRICULARS
• Period
• Institute /
• Organization
• Topic / Certification
• Jun’24- present
• Christ (Deemed to be University), Yeshwanthpur
• Student coordinator for ‘Connect Magazine’
• Led a team of 25 members in curating and editing articles for the annual magazine
• Organized competitions and events to promote engagement and creativity
• Jun’24- present
• Christ (Deemed to be University), Yeshwanthpur
• Placement cell representative for Psychology Department
• Acted as a liaison between the department and the placement cell, facilitating communication and coordination
• Assisted in organizing recruitment drives, workshops, and career guidance sessions for students
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• Integrated Project for Development of People (IPDP), Bangalore, Intern, Bangalore, 2023-08, 2023-11, Participated in various community outreach programs like SHG, Skill training program for Youths, Tailoring training for needy women, Feeding program for elderly, and mid day meal program for school children
• U & I, Bangalore, (Social Welfare Organization), Chapter Leader, Bangalore, 2021-01, 2023-05, Lead a team of over50 student teachers and12 leaders to run3 after school education program for60 underprivileged kids, Facilitated life skills training as well counselling services to the center as a chapter leader., Core team member for city level projects of recruiting over500 volunteers and raising over50 lakhs for the Bangalore City Chapter
• Be Kind to Every Kind, New Delhi, (Local Animal Welfare Organization), Volunteer, New Delhi, 2019-11, 2020-02, Looking after well-being of stray animals, Youngest active volunteer of the organization