A Career Built Around Understanding People, Psychology and Wellbeing
My professional journey began in 2003. Over the years, my work in clinical practice, education, academia and organisations has brought together counselling, psychological assessment, teaching, research and wellbeing programs. Each experience has deepened my understanding of people and continues to shape the care I bring to my work.
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Antarnad Foundation
Psychological testing.
Dr. Ratna Bilwani’s Clinic
Worked with children with dyslexia and ADHD.
Mahatma Gandhi International School
Lecturer in psychology for the diploma program.
Pulse Hospital
Clinical psychologist.
Cosmo Castle International School
Course coordinator and counselor.
POESIS
Faculty member.
Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
Visiting faculty.
EURO School
School counselor.
JG International School
School counselor.
AIIM, Ahmedabad
Visiting faculty.
Adani Vidyamandir International School
School counselor.
Adani Infrastructure Institute of Management
Taught a semester-long MBA communication course.
Sandesh, Ahmedabad
Consultant.
MICA and Zydus Hospital
Psychologist at MICA; clinical psychologist at Zydus Hospital.
National Institute of Design
Psychologist.
Zydus Cancer Hospital
Clinical psychologist.
IIM Ahmedabad
Psychologist.
Making Psychology Practical
Through my work, I aim to help you understand yourself better, relate to your thoughts and feelings in healthier ways, and explore how to respond to life’s challenges with greater ease.
Explore the questions
Why do I react the way I do?
What happens to me when I am stressed?
How do my thoughts influence my emotions?
How can I regulate rather than simply react?
How can I build resilience?
How can we create psychologically healthier workplaces?
My work focuses on translating psychological concepts into practical understanding, reflection and action.
Education
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Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad | 2008Master of Arts in Psychology
School of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad | 1986Bachelor of Arts
St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad | 1983Professional Registration & Memberships
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American Psychological Association
Member since 2009Rehabilitation Council of India
Registered since 2012Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ethics Committee
Member, 2011–2014PDPU Board of Studies
Member, 2012–2022Swarnim Ethics Committee
Member since 2024WICCI India-Brazil Business Council
Healthcare, Wellness & Pharma Committee | Member since 2025Awards & Recognition
Recognizing contributions to psychological research and professional speaking.
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International Best Researcher Award
Asia Research Awards, in association with the American Chamber of Research and United Medical Council
Innovative Researcher of the Year
RULA, in association with the World Research Council and United Medical Council
Golden Researcher of the Year
ISSN Research & Scientific Awards
Best Keynote Presentation & Speaker Award
Global Conferring Organization
Certification
Dr. Shilpa's professional development spans psychological assessment, clinical approaches, cognitive and brain-based learning, emotional wellbeing and complementary approaches.
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Psychological & Clinical
- Psychological TestingAntarnad Foundation, Ahmedabad · 2004
- DyslexiaDirect Learning Ltd., USA · 2010
- Foundations in HypnotherapyHMI, USA · 2012
- Essentials of CBTUSA · 2017
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for IndividualsLondon · 2019
- Cognitive Stimulation Therapy for GroupsChennai, India · 2019
Brain & Cognitive
- Brain GymInstitute of Kinesiology, Ventura, USA · 2008
- Optimal Brain OrganizationInstitute of Kinesiology, Ventura, USA · 2008
- Vision CirclesInstitute of Kinesiology, Ventura, USA · 2008
- Whole-Brain LearningInstitute of Kinesiology, Ventura, USA · 2009
- Educational Kinesiology In DepthInstitute of Kinesiology, Ventura, USA · 2009
- Touch for HealthInternational Kinesiology College, USA · 2009
Emotional & Mind-Body
- Art TherapyEmona, India · 2011
- Emotional Freedom TechniquesAAMET, UK · 2012
- Meta Medicine and Meta HealingIMMA, UK · 2012
- Alternative Therapies in CounselingIAHP, India · 2014
- Reiki MastersIndia · 2017
- Access Bars Consciousness and Body ProcessIndia · 2018
- Trinity Merlin Healing SystemIndia · 2021
- International Emotional Freedom Technique CertificationVitality Living College · 2022
- Inner Child Matrix CertificationVitality Living College · 2024
Personal & Professional Development
- Clinical NutritionVLCC Institute, New Delhi · 2009
- Neuro-Linguistic ProgrammingNLP, India · 2010
- Learn to Read Body LanguageUniversal Class, USA · 2013
- Quantum FocusingIAHP, USA · 2014
- ParentingUniversal Class, USA · 2015
- Healing AffirmationUniversal Class, USA · 2015
- Shadow Master CoachIndia · 2025
Experience Across Diverse Settings
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Clinical Settings
Hospitals, clinical practice, psychological assessment.
Educational Institutions
Schools, universities, management institutes, design institutions.
Corporate Organizations
Employee wellbeing, leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience.
Academic & Research Platforms
Research presentations, publications, conferences, guest lectures.
Selected Professional Associations & Institutions
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And collaborations with organizations and institutions across education, healthcare and corporate sectors.