DR. PALAK UPADHYAY

About Doctor

Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Crr - A61400) under Rehabilation Council of India. Expert in Clinical Psychology who is dedicated to serve patients in a meaningful way, listening to their concerns and helping them learn how to approach their mental, emotional and behavioral problem. Also, Efficient in providing children and adolescent with psychotherapy to help them facilitate social, vocational and personal adjustment which will allow them to lead more meaningful and fulfilling life. Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana from past 07 years and has completed P.hd degree in clinical psychology.

Skills.

• Deep understanding in Psychology, therapy and counseling in order to help patients with appropriate care for their individual situations.
• Very much adept at performing psychometric testing (I.Q. & Psycho-Diagnostic) and interviews to determine mental status of the client.
• Extensive active listening and communication skills; giving full attention to patients in order to understand their point of view.
• Teaching experience in regard to M.Phil in Clinical Psychology course registered under RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) 
• Actively designed and conceived the idea of tele - counselling for Covid patients admitted in the hospital.

Education

• M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology(2016-2018) - Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi, Jharkhand (RINPAS)
• M.Sc. in Psychology (passed in First class  - Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab) (2013-2015)
• B.A.in Psychology Hons. (passed with First class) from Panjab University - Govt. College for Girls, Panjab University, Ludhiana (Punjab)(2011-2013)
• Pursuing PhD in Clinical Psychology.