Journey & credentials · Priyanka Surana

Credentials

Trained, certified, in practice.

Consultant PsychologistNoble Hospital, Chennai
MSc Counselling PsychologyIndian Institute of Psychology & Research
BSc Applied Psychology, Gold MedalistSri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Sports Psychology, IOC Athlete365International Olympic Committee
Co-founder, InsightEdgeinsightedge.org.in

Gold medalBSc Applied Psychology, Sri Ramachandra Institute (SRIHER)

20+ clientsSeen pro bono before opening a paid practice

5 placementsClinical training in a hospital, a school, special needs and sport

4 papersIndependent research papers written

20 conferencesModel UN conferences chaired or directed, across 9 MUNs

2 Sep 2026
IOC Athlete365 Certificate
Sports Psychology Course, certified by the International Olympic Committee.
Sport
30 Aug 2026
Basketball Performance Development Summit
Sports psychology sessions with Kelley John & Team, Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru.
Sport
Oct 2024 – Jul 2026
MSc Counselling Psychology
Indian Institute of Psychology & Research. Thesis on sports perfectionism and motivation among athletes.
Education
Mar – Jul 2026
Sports Psychology Intern, under Kelley John
Behind-the-scenes work on a wellbeing initiative for seafarers. Also part of the sports psychology sessions at the Basketball Performance Development Summit, Bengaluru.
Sport
Recent
The Mind League 3.0
National Level Sports Psychology Workshop, Jain (Deemed-to-be University).
Sport
Present
Consultant Psychologist, Noble Hospital
Working within a hospital setting in Chennai.
Clinical practice
Sep 2025 – Present
Private practice begins
Started pro bono with 20+ clients, now a paid practice. Book a free consult.
Clinical practice
Guest appearance
Drop the Filter podcast
A conversation on psychology and mental health. Watch the episode.
Media
Oct 2024
Co-founded InsightEdge
Workshops and holistic training for psychology students and graduates.
Leadership
2024 – 2025
Student Council Treasurer
Indian Institute of Psychology and Research.
Leadership
Jun – Jul 2024
Intern, ICHARS
Institute of Clinical Hypnosis and Related Sciences.
Clinical practice
2021 – 2024
BSc Applied Psychology, Gold Medalist
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. Awarded the gold medal.
Education
Nov 2023 – Jun 2024
Principal Investigator, independent research team
197 participants, with thesis-supporting analysis.
Research
2023 – 2024
Student Council Member
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research.
Leadership
2023
Poster presentation, 14th Young Psychologist Competition
Christ University: “Social Adjustment and Mental Health of Single Child and Siblings among Young Adults.”
Research
Mar – Sep 2023
Trainee Psychologist
Vidhya Sudha Special School, Chennai.
Clinical practice
May – Jun 2023
Junior Intern under Dr. Balaji Ravilla
Noble Hospital, Chennai.
Clinical practice
May – Jun 2022
Junior Intern, Emote Mental Health Care
The Rise / TRIDS.
Clinical practice
2019 – 2020
Assistant Cultural Secretary
PSBB Millennium School.
Leadership
2018 – 2024
Model United Nations leadership
Director, Co-Chair and Chairperson across 9 MUNs and 20 conferences. 9 recommendation certificates, Best Delegate (SRM MUN), Special Mention (NPS MUN).
Leadership