MEETA TUSHIT SHAH

A/201, Sousons, Road no. 2,

I. C. Colony, Borivali West, Mumbai - 400103.
Email​: meetatshah@yahoo.com
Mobile​: +91 9821189199

WORK EXPERIENCE

An established Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 29 years of experience

counselling children, adolescents, young adults, adults and senior citizens. In addition to the
experience mentioned below, have also given private consultations since 1998 and have been
invited to give presentations and panels at numerous places throughout the city. Additionally,
have organized several workshops and talks covering a wide range of topics like managing
depression and anxiety, coping with difficult life situations, effectively managing emotions,
anger management, sexual harassment awareness, and suicide awareness and prevention.

2018 – 2019 Senior Counsellor, Psychologist and Psychotherapist

NMIMS University, Parle West, Mumbai
● Managing new counselling team at Mumbai campus
2009 – 2017 Counsellor, Psychologist and Psychotherapist
NMIMS University, Parle West, Mumbai
● Counselled more than 1000 students, parents, staff and Faculty
members
● Established a Counselling Team at NMIMS University across all
campuses
● Provided several training sessions to Faculty members and staff of the
University to manage personal situations and to identify students that
need help
● Provided many interactive workshops, presentations (some topics
mentioned above) and motivational guest lectures for all students
under the university at various campuses
● Successfully conducted a descriptive study with students from the
School of Science - Statistics department that infer various benefits of
counselling to the students as well as the University
2004 – 2012 Counsellor, Psychologist and Psychotherapist
● SVKM’s Dr Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy (2011-2012)
● Rustomjee International School, Dahisar, Mumbai (2004-2005)
 ● Oxford Public School, Charkop, Mumbai (2005-2006)
1998 – 2004 Principal
POSAT Foundation, Borivali, Mumbai
● In charge of a Special School Classroom for the differently abled

EDUCATION

1985 – 1987 Masters of Arts (Major in Clinical Psychology)

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women’s University, Mumbai
1981 – 1984 Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology)
University of Bombay

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS/COURSES

Have completed several certifications and courses over the years keeping up with the novel and
innovative therapies like Integral Somatic psychology (ISP), Neuro-linguistic Program (NLP),
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive-Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(RE-CBT), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), and Gestalt therapy. Other Certifications
include, Management Practices in Mental Retardation Rehabilitation Council of India,
Psycho-Oncology, Suicide Prevention awareness, Art therapy and Course on School
Counselling.

2018 Integral Somatic Psychology

Dr Raja Selvan (​International Trainer​) organised by Prafulta
2017 Rational Emotive - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for working with Couples and
for Child and Adolescence Advanced Practicum
Trained and supervised by Dr Ann Vernon (President of Albert Ellis Institute,
New York) and Dr Shishir Palaspure (Director of Albert Ellis Institute Affiliated
Training Center, India)
2016 Advance Certification on Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
Trained and supervised by Dr Christine Doyle (Director of Albert Ellis Institute,
New York)
2014 Neuro Linguistic Program, Masters Practitioners Training (Basic and Advanced),
Trained by Dr Richard McHugh (NLP Pioneer in India)
2014 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Advanced Certification on Rational Emotive
Behaviour Therapy
Trained and supervised by Dr Shishir Palaspure (Director of Albert Ellis Institute
Affiliated Training Center, India)
* Courses and certifications completed before 2014 can be provided upon request

OTHER ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES

● Have been invited as Guest Speaker for several organisations like Visaamo (NGO for
Senior Citizens, at Prem Puri Aashram), Indian Merchant Chamber (Sister’s Living
Works), UGC HRDC department (Indore), National College (Bandra) and many more
● Organised awareness programs like International and National Documentary Film
Festival (with NGO Mava) for awareness of gender inequality and LGBTIQ acceptance,
Walkathons for Environmental awareness, Art competitions, and more.
● Written several articles for prominent newspapers on Exams and Related Questions asked
by students on how to remain stress free during exams
● Life member of Counsellors Association of India, a group of over 2000 counsellors
● Attended Meditation courses and programs like Vipaasna, and Art of Living

REFEREES

Referees can be provided upon request