Dr Somayajula Shanmukhi

Dr. Shanmukhi has a strong academic and research background with multiple national and international recognitions. She has presented award-winning research at conferences and has served as a reviewer for reputed journals. She also has experience providing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for corporate organisations and serves as an ICC member under the Sexual Harassment Act (2013). Her clinical approach focuses on structured assessment, individualized therapy, and long-term psychological well-being.

Educational Qualifications:

• MPhil (Clinical Psychology) – Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
• MA (Psychology) – Osmania University, Arts College Campus
• PhD (Psychology) – Osmania University

Professional Experience:

• Consultant Clinical Psychologist – Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Secunderabad
• Practicing Consultant Clinical Psychologist – 17+ years across various institutes and private hospitals
• Corporate EAP Services – Multiple organizations
• ICC Member (Sexual Harassment Act, 2013) – Nektar Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd., India

Awards and Achievements:

• Young Investigator Award – International Conferences
• Bursary Awards – International Conferences
• Best Poster Award – National Conferences
• Best Paper Award – National Conferences
• Best Reviewer Award (2015) – International Journal of Epilepsy (IJEP)

Professional Memberships:

• Reviewing Member – Indian Journal of Cancer
• Reviewing Member – International Journal of Epilepsy

Publications:

• Sixteen peer-reviewed publications
• Research focus on neuropsychological problems in epilepsy and neurological conditions
• Studies on psychiatric and behavioural manifestations in children and adults
• Research on Quality of Life in epilepsy patients