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Ms. Anjana Palni

RCI Registered Psychotherapist | Clinical Psychologist

About Anjana Palni

Ms. Anjana Palni is a highly qualified and dedicated Clinical Psychologist with a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical experience in mental healthcare. She holds an M.Phil. in Psychology and is recognized as a Clinical Psychologist by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), reflecting her adherence to nationally recognized standards of professional competence and ethical practice.

Currently, Anjana is associated with Anvaya Healthcare, where she works as a Clinical Psychologist at Anvaya’s Vasant Vihar Clinic in New Delhi. In her clinical practice, she focuses on providing evidence-based psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions tailored to each individual’s unique emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs. Her approach is empathetic, client-centered, and rooted in scientific principles, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for healing and personal growth.

Areas of Expertise

1. Psychological Assessments

Expertise in psychological testing and assessment to evaluate mental health conditions, emotional well-being, and cognitive functions.
Conducts comprehensive assessments to diagnose disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and dementia.

2. Therapeutic Interventions

Proficient in delivering individual therapy to address a range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief.
Specializes in counseling and psychotherapy, using various therapeutic modalities including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and family therapy.

3. Mental Health Disorders Treatment

Experienced in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Works with patients dealing with emotional and psychological trauma, helping them overcome challenges through supportive therapy.

4. Clinical Supervision and Guidance

Provides clinical supervision to trainees and junior psychologists, guiding them through therapeutic techniques, assessments, and case management.
Supervises clinical settings, ensuring ethical practices and effective mental health interventions.

5. Community Mental Health

Strong background in community-based mental health programs, especially focusing on the reintegration of homeless individuals with mental illnesses.
Works closely with community organizations to provide psychological support in mental health care for marginalized populations.

6. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Collaborates with medical teams and other mental health professionals, especially in hospital settings, to provide holistic care to patients.
Specialized in multidisciplinary care for patients, particularly those with complex conditions such as dementia and severe psychiatric disorders.

7. Research and Publication

Engaged in psychological research, particularly in the area of mental health assessment and therapeutic efficacy.
Actively publishes findings and contributes to advancements in psychological research, particularly related to clinical psychology.

Work Experiences

Clinical Psychologist: Currently, Ms. Palni works as a Clinical Psychologist at Army Hospital Research and Referral in New Delhi, a role she has held since January 2024. This position involves providing therapy, conducting assessments, and offering psychological support to individuals with various mental health concerns.
Trainee Clinical Psychologist: Before this, she served as a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at King George’s Medical University from November 2021 to November 2023, where she gained valuable hands-on experience in clinical settings.
Internships: Her previous roles include internships at the Schizophrenia Research Foundation and The Banyan, where she worked on family reintegration for homeless individuals with mental health issues and observed clinics, which expanded her practical experience in community mental health.

Membership

Indian Psychological Association (IPA)
Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP)
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT)