Kanika Mohan

• Degrees:
• • M.Sc. Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology (King’s College London)
  • B.A. (Hons.) Applied Psychology (Amity University, Noida)
• Email: contact@delhimindclinic.com
• Phone: +91-78-3838-7944

Kanika Mohan is a psychology professional with cross-continental experience in clinical work, developmental psychology, educational support, and mental health research. Trained in evidence-based counselling approaches, developmental frameworks, and psychometric assessment. Her academic journey—culminating in an MSc in Developmental Psychology and Psychopathology from King’s College London—has equipped her with strong competencies in developmental assessment, psychopathology, research methodology, and therapeutic practice.

Professionally, Kanika has provided counselling for individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, life-stage challenges, relationship difficulties, loneliness, work burnout, and academic stress. Her experience extends to autism care, behavioural intervention, speech and language support through AAC systems, safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Kanika integrates empathy, structured planning, and research-backed techniques to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally informed psychological support.

Research Experience & Dissertation

• MSc Dissertation: Exploring Gender Differences in Work Burnout among Autistic Adults (King’s College London).
• BA Dissertation: Gender Differences in Emerging Adulthood Dimensions and Psychological Wellbeing of Indian College Students.
• Conducted independent research on loneliness, grief, and psychosocial wellbeing during her role at MindTribe Healthcare.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals on psychological wellbeing, LGBTQ+ youth mental health, and the impact of COVID-19 on visually impaired students.
• Clinical psychologist at Delhi Mind Clinic.

Conducts different psychological testing like those for

• Basic psychometric assessments
• Neuropsychological screening tools
• Mental Status Examinations
• Developmental and behavioural evaluations for children (including ASD-related observations)
• Applied behavioural data recording during interventions
• Feedback reporting and developmental profiling in early years settings

Experienced therapist well trained in

• One-on-one counselling for young adults and adults
• Techniques for anxiety, depression, stress management, and relationship/family-related concerns
• Group therapy facilitation (Women’s Mental Health, Inner Child Work, Depression-focused groups)
• Behavioural and developmental interventions for autistic children
• Implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Use of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) systems
• Safeguarding principles and trauma-informed practice
• Workshop development and psychoeducation module creation

Community Outreach & Therapeutic Programmes

• Facilitated group therapy modules and psychoeducational workshops on anxiety, hidden grief, and emotional resilience.
• Supported adolescents at CAMHS (SLaM) with emotional and behavioural challenges using goal-based interventions.
• Delivered developmental feedback and parental guidance in nursery and early childhood settings.
• Coordinated community awareness efforts around CAMHS service accessibility.
• Contributed to inclusive education initiatives for visually impaired and hearing-impaired adolescents.

Awards & Achievements

• IoPPN School of Mental Health & Psychological Sciences Postgraduate Taught Scholarship (King’s College London, 2022–23).
• Merit Scholarship during undergraduate studies (Amity University, Academic Year 2020–21).

Publications

• Emerging Adulthood & Psychological Wellbeing Among Indian College Students – International Journal of Indian Psychology (2022).
• Indian LGBTQ+ Youth: Invisible Orientations and Mental Health – International Journal of Indian Psychology (2022).
• Impact of COVID-19 on Education of Visually Impaired Indian Students – International Research Journal of Management Sociology & Humanities (2021).