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Mr. Sameer Sonker

Mr. Sameer Sonker

Assistant Professor , Law

sameer.sonker@sharda.ac.in

About

Sameer Sonker is a Clinical Psychologist with keen interest in qualitative research, particularly the lived experience of loss and grief. He completed his M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), in collaboration with Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, and holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the University of Delhi and a Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Psychology from Keshav Mahavidyalaya. Over the course of his training, he has conducted over 1,000 therapy sessions, working from a humanistic lens that integrates approaches such as CBT, DBT, and EFT. His research interests include the experience of ambiguous loss in friendships and the experiences of siblings bereaved by suicide. His professional experience includes work as a Counselling Psychologist with Wasila Emotional Wellbeing Services and Mann Conversations.

Experience
  • 1 year
Qualification
  • B.A. (Hons.) Psychology
  • MA Psychology
  • M.Phil. Clinical Psychology (RCI)
Award & Recognition

N/A

Research

  • Conducted and submitted M.Phil. dissertation on the topic titled “Growing Through Grief: The Experiences of Siblings Bereaved by Suicide”
  • Conducted and submitted Masters dissertation on the topic titled “Marginality of 'Thereness' in Psychological Presence: Experience of Ambiguous Loss in Losing a Friendship”
  • Presented a paper titled, “"Enduring Pain of 'Being' an Infertile Woman: A Vulnerability for Searching Identity of 'Being' a Woman- A Review Research" in the 8th Annual National Symposium of Women's Mental Health at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Associated Hospitals.
  • Presented a paper titled, “"In-betweenness in Grieving: Ambiguous Loss Experiences of Cancer Caregivers, Psychosocial Impact and Intervention Strategies: A Review Research” in the 1st National Conference on Psychotherapeutic Assessments and Interventions in Psycho-oncology A Multidisciplinary Approach to Holistic and Integrated Cancer Care at AIIMS on 5th of January, 2025

Certifications

  • Certificate course on Basic Counselling Skills Training from Wasila

Area of Interest

  • Grief and bereavement
  • Suicide Bereavement
  • Mens mental health
  • Women and homelessness