B.Sc. (H) Psychology, M.Sc. (H) Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience, Diploma Certification in Counselling
Over 8 years of rich experience in the field of Clinical Psychology
Ms. Karishma Jethmalani is a Clinical Neuropsychologist with over 8 years of experience in India and the United Kingdom.
Ms. Karishma completed her B.Sc. (H) in Psychology followed by M.Sc. in Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. She has studied clinical psychology, child development, social conflicts, psychometrics, cognition, neuropsychology, psychological therapy, and forensic psychology. She understands strengths and weaknesses of neuroimaging (fMRI, PET) and psychophysiological imaging (EEG, MEG) and is trained in neuropsychological techniques to investigate the relationship between the mind and the brain. Her international training at the esteemed Oliver Zangwill Centre in Cambridge under Dr. Barbara Wilson has honed her expertise, ensuring that patients receive evidence-based, world-class care tailored to their unique needs.
She is experienced in performing in neuropsychological assessments and rehabilitation for various neurological conditions, including stroke, traumatic brain injuries, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders.
She has been conducting cognitive training activities focusing on regaining lost skills or/and dealing with ways to compensate for lost cognitive abilities due to permanent damage. She has also worked on designing and conducting computer-based cognitive training.
Her academic background in psychology and counselling enhances her ability to support not just patients but also caregivers who face emotional and psychological challenges.
Karishma strongly believes in adopting a compassionate, patient-centered approach and emphasizes making patients independent from the very first day of rehabilitation.
She is actively involved at the Memory School of Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital for people in the early stages of dementia and various other group interventions