Shobhika Jaju

Shobhika Jaju, is the founder, psychologist (clinical) and psychotherapist at Silver Linings: Guidance & Counselling Centre. She completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Mumbai University and secured a university merit rank in her subject (Psychology - SM) and the course at the Bachelor’s level in Mumbai University. She is a Certified Career Counsellor and a Certified Queer Affirmative Pracititioner (QACP by MHI, Mumbai). Shobhika has qualified the NET exam for teaching at graduate / post – graduate level.

At Silver Linings, Shobhika practices using several therapy formats, including CBT-REBT, Relaxation / Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, Person Centered Therapy. She also conducts career guidance & aptitude testing for students & professionals. Other than her counselling centre, she is also working as an Assistant Professor in Psychology & Course Coordinator at Parvatibai Chowgule College, Goa for the M.A. in Child Psychology & Child Development Program. She is a consulting freelance psychologist for prominent institutions in Goa & Mumbai, including the Little’s Pre – Primary & Primary School at Fatorda, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, and Navy Hospital, Vasco, to name a few.

She has an extensive clinical experience of working with clients from various age groups exhibiting a range of academic, behavioural & emotional difficulties. She has interned in the psychiatric OPD’s at hospitals across Mumbai and worked with Missionaries of Charity, private clinics, & schools, in Kolkata. Shobhika frequently conducts workshops on topics related to mental health for students, teachers, parents and corporates. She also frequently writes for several print and online media, including Planet Goa, Incredible Goa, ParentEdge, among others. She is a published researcher, has delivered several guest lectures, and has been invited to be a part of expert panels in conferences and seminars. Shobhika is an international affiliate of the American Psychological Association, member of the Global Movement for Mental Health, & Bombay Psychological Association.