Official License
RCI Licensed (CRR. No – A97924)
Affiliation
Astitva Sansthan (NGO)
Dr. Malveeka Rao
Founding Director
Senior Consultant Clinical Psychotherapist & Psychologist
Professional Profile
Dr. Malveeka Rao is a Senior Consultant Clinical Psychotherapist and Psychologist with over 25 years of extensive professional experience in clinical psychology, counseling, and rehabilitation. As the Founder and Director of Astitva Sansthan (NGO) and Astitva Psychological Counselling Centre, she has been a pioneer in mental health awareness since 2003.
Education
- M.A. in Psychology (Clinical & Developmental) – University of Allahabad
- B.Ed in Special Education (Mental Retardation) – RCI Licensed
- Diploma in Guidance Psychology – Bureau of Psychology, U.P.
Experience Timeline
2003 – Present
Psychologist & Counselor
Practicing as a clinical psychologist and counselor, providing counseling, psychological assessment, and rehabilitation services.
2019 – 2022
Guest Lecturer – Psychology
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Naini, Prayagraj.
2017 – 2018
Guest Lecturer – MSW (Psychology)
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Allahabad Centre (Wardha).
2017 – 2018
Consultant & Guest Faculty – D.Ed Special Education
JIMARS (Viklang Kendra), Allahabad.
2007 – 2010
Project Psychologist – Family Counselling
Central Social Welfare Board project conducted by Poonam Sewa Sansthan (NGO), Naini, Allahabad.
2005 – 2007
Guest Lecturer – Special Education (H.I.)
Rajiv Gandhi PG College & Jamunipur Kotwa Degree College, Allahabad.
2005 – 2006
Project Psychologist – Career Counselling
Sarvangin Mahila Evam Yuva Bal Vikas Samiti (NGO), Bhadohi.
2003 – 2011
Psychologist & Counselor
Disabled Appliances Rehabilitation & Training Society, Allahabad.
Honors & Awards
Founder: Astitva Sansthan
2014
IPERA – Rashtrapati Awardee Mr. P. C. Dubey Memorial Award
Awarded by Indian Psychometric and Educational Research Association (IPERA), Patna, for remarkable professional achievements.
2022
Guest of Honour – Kala Shreshth Award
Honoured at Kala Shreshth Award 2022 – Two Men Show, organized by Khanam Art Gallery.
2023
Kala Shreshth Guest of Honour Award
Received from Khanam Art Gallery for contribution to fine arts and psychology.
2023
National Women’s Achievement Award
Awarded by Poonam Sant Mahila Evam Vikas Samiti for outstanding contribution to social work.
2024
Creative Women’s Award
Conferred by Khanam Art Gallery.
2025
Empowering Women’s Award
Awarded by Nehru Gram Bharati (Deemed to be University), Prayagraj.
2025
Living Legend – C.M.P. Degree College
Recognized during Diamond Jubilee Year Celebration, Prayagraj.
2025
International Women’s Day Honour
Awarded for professional excellence and social impact.
Workshops & Conferences
Training Workshop on The Art of Enneagram
Allahabad University Psychology Alumni Association, December 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day
10th September 2019, Allahabad University Psychology Alumni Association
National Conference on Human Rights and Intervention Strategies
Organized by IPERA at Harprasad Institute of Behavioural Studies, Agra (2014)
Drug Abuse Awareness & Mental Health Seminars
Conducted with professional bodies and women’s organizations including All India Women’s Conference, Allahabad