Mehak Soni

I am a trauma-informed Counselling Psychologist with an academic background in Applied Psychology, Criminology (Forensic Psychology), and Guidance & Counselling. My professional experience primarily involves providing psychological support and rehabilitation services to vulnerable and high-risk populations across institutional, community, and correctional settings. I have worked as a Counselling Psychologist at the Observation Home for Boys, Delhi Gate, where I conducted individual, family, and group counselling sessions with children in conflict with the law. My role involved addressing behavioural and emotional difficulties, facilitating reintegration through family counselling, and preparing psychological assessment and counselling reports. I also designed and conducted workshops on mental health awareness, suicide prevention, sexual education, and behavioural management. Currently, I am working as a Trauma-Informed Psychologist at Physio Karma Solutions Pvt. Ltd. under Project SAAHAS in collaboration with NGOs and law enforcement institutions. My work involves providing counselling and psychosocial rehabilitation to vulnerable groups, including neurodivergent adults, survivors of violence, and acid attack survivors. I also conduct mental health awareness programs, capacity-building workshops, and community interventions focused on trauma recovery, emotional regulation, and resilience building. In addition to clinical and counselling work, I have academic exposure to forensic psychology, victimology, and criminological research. I have presented research at national conferences and gained field exposure through visits to police stations, correctional facilities, and victim support systems. These experiences have strengthened my understanding of psychological assessment, trauma-informed intervention, and mental health support within the criminal justice and community settings. Overall, my professional approach focuses on trauma-informed care, ethical counselling practices, and psychosocial rehabilitation aimed at improving mental health outcomes and supporting recovery among individuals facing psychological distress and social vulnerability.