Bridging the Gap Between
Research and Human
Connection.
Research Assistant at AIIMS • Mental Health Counselor • 7+ Years in Healthcare
Where Science
Meets Empathy
With over a decade spanning clinical psychology, academic research, and healthcare education, Javeria Shams occupies a rare intersection — rigorous enough for the lab, human enough for the consulting room.
Currently contributing to neurological and psychiatric research at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), she simultaneously supports individuals through evidence-based mental health counseling — closing the loop between discovery and care.
- New Delhi, India
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
- M.A. Psychology | Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance & Counseling
7 Years of Purpose-Driven Work
From grassroots volunteering to frontier medical research — a trajectory built on compassion and curiosity.
Student Volunteer
Provided direct support and educational assistance to underprivileged youth. First hands-on experience with developmental psychology and social determinants of mental health.
Psychologist & Counselor
Delivered psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions for children with developmental, behavioral, and learning challenges in a clinical setting.
Psychologist & Counselor
Worked within a multi-disciplinary hospital team to provide mental health support for in-patients and outpatients, including grief counseling and chronic illness adjustment.
Subject Matter Expert
Authored and reviewed psychology-based educational content, translating complex clinical concepts into accessible learning material for students worldwide.
Content Writer & Researcher
Developed educational content and conducted research for psychology courses, enhancing curriculum with evidence-based insights and real-world applications.
Psychologist & Therapist
Provided therapeutic interventions and psychological assessments for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, utilizing behavioral therapy techniques and psychometric tools.
Research Assistant, AIIMS
Contributing to cutting-edge psychological and psychiatric research at India's most prestigious medical institution. Bridging clinical insight with empirical rigor to advance mental health science by implementing positive psychology interventions and community-based mental health programs.
Advancing the Science
of the Mind
Current and past research positions focused on psychiatric and psychological inquiry.
Research Assistant
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Part of a multidisciplinary research team at AIIMS, working on a positive ageing intervention study. Day-to-day work covers patient screening for depression and anxiety, psychometric assessments, baseline data collection, and report writing. Also involved in literature synthesis and manuscript preparation in psychiatry and mental health.
- Screening patients for depression and anxiety using standardized tools
- Psychometric assessments across multiple questionnaire models
- Baseline data collection and longitudinal tracking
- Literature synthesis and manuscript preparation
- Report writing and documentation for the intervention study
- Worked with older adults screened for depression and anxiety, focusing on those showing early or moderate psychological distress
- Recruited participants across varied age groups within the ageing cohort, using structured psychometric tools to confirm eligibility
- Targeted individuals where a behavioural or psychological intervention could realistically show measurable improvement over the study period
National-Level Exam Achievements
Javeria Shams has cleared all four national-level exams listed below, establishing eligibility across teaching, postgraduate technical pathways, and doctoral admissions.
- UGC NET: Qualifies for Assistant Professor eligibility and Junior Research Fellowship consideration.
- GATE: Qualifies for admission to M.Tech and PhD programs that accept GATE scores.
- MPhil Entrance Exam: Qualifies for MPhil admission screening in participating institutions.
- DU PhD Entrance Exam: Qualifies for PhD admission consideration under University of Delhi criteria.
- DAV CBT Recruitment Exam: Cleared the recruitment exam for admission consideration.
Built Across Clinic,
Lab, and Classroom
Seven years of work across hospitals, research institutes, and education — in therapy, clinical assessment, research, and writing.
Clinical & Psychological Skills
Hands-on experience in therapy, assessment, and direct clinical practice — across hospital wards, child development clinics, and counseling settings.
Research & Professional Skills
Research, writing, and project work shaped by academic study and active work at AIIMS — where clinical questions meet real methodology.
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