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About Dr. Sonia
Psychology and law, in one practice.
Prof. (Dr.) Sonia Dutt Sharma: clinical and health psychologist, psycho-legal consultant, mediator, academic, author and columnist.
Dr. Sonia Dutt Sharma is an RCI-licensed clinical and health psychologist and psycho-legal consultant, a mediator at the Rajasthan High Court, and the founder and director of PsyLex Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. in Jaipur.
She holds a Ph.D. in Law, an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology, LL.M. degrees in four branches of law and a Master's in Journalism & Mass Communication. Over nearly twenty years she has served as Head of Department, Associate Professor and R&D coordinator at several universities, and is currently Principal of Anangpuria School of Law, Faridabad (Delhi-NCR).
Her clinical training includes SMS Psychiatric Centre, Gautam Hospital & Research Centre and Bhargav Hospital's rehabilitation and de-addiction centre in Jaipur.
Leading minds to mind the matter.
— The PsyLex promise~20years in academics, research & practice
40+research papers published
8Ph.D. scholars guided
4LL.M. specialisations
Achievements & awards
Honours.
International
Kyrgyz Republic International Women Achiever Award
Recognising her contribution as an academic and researcher.
National
Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant National Award
Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, for the book Involvement of Women in Police and Armed Forces: Issues and Challenges.
State · twice
First place, state-level essay competition
HCM-RIPA (formerly OTS), Government of Rajasthan, awarded on two occasions.
Credentials
Qualified in both disciplines.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in LawUGC-NET (Law)
- M.A., M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology
- LL.M. in four specialisationsCriminal · Personal · Mercantile · Labour Laws
- Master's in Journalism & Mass Communication
- PG Diploma in Medico-Legal System
- Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights
- Diploma in Philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita
- Certification in Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Wellness Coaching
Associations
- MediatorRajasthan High Court, Jaipur
- RCI Licensed Clinical PsychologistRehabilitation Council of India · CRR A117577
- Life Associate MemberIndian Psychiatric Society, Rajasthan Chapter · IPS/RAJ/LAM/17
- Indian Association of Clinical PsychologistsMembership applied
- Registered with the Bar Council of India
- Panel AuthorBureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D)
- Vice PresidentSrijan Mahotsav
Academic leadership
Built over two decades.
Teaching, research and administration across several universities, and today, leading a school of law.
Principal, Anangpuria School of Law
Faridabad, Delhi-NCR. Current role.
Head of Department & Associate Professor
At several universities, alongside R&D coordination.
Examiner & subject expert
For universities, national institutions and professional bodies.
Panel author, BPR&D
Bureau of Police Research & Development, Ministry of Home Affairs.
Areas of expertise
Depth across disciplines.
Medico-legal expert
A PG Diploma in the Medico-Legal System, a Ph.D. in Law and clinical training together make her a rare expert on cases where medical evidence and the law meet, from MLC reports to mental-health questions in court.
Clinical & health psychologist
RCI-licensed, with clinical training at SMS Psychiatric Centre, Gautam Hospital and Bhargav Hospital's de-addiction centre. Assessment, therapy and behavioural health programmes.
Tarot master
A certified tarot card reader, offering reflective sessions as a tool for perspective and self-inquiry.
Spiritual healer
Holds a diploma in the Philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita, and brings its insight to spiritual healing and mindful living.
Core expertise
- Constitutional & legal analysis
- Judiciary
- Criminology & forensics
- Women, child & human rights
- Clinical psychology
- Public policy
- Investigative journalism
- Editorial & column writing
- Media strategy
- Legislative analysis
BPR&D · MHAInvolvement of Women in Police and Armed ForcesIssues & Challenges
Research & publications
Involvement of Women in Police and Armed Forces: Issues and Challenges
By Dr. Sonia Dutt Sharma · Published under the Ministry of Home Affairs
Written as a panel author for the Bureau of Police Research & Development, and honoured with a national award.
Pt. Govind Ballabh Pant National AwardResearch output
- 40+ papers in national & international journals
- Papers presented at national & international seminars
- 8 Ph.D. scholars guided
- Research projects in mental health, gender and policy
Media & talks
Senior columnist & media analyst.
Regular editorials, opinion pieces and features in national and regional newspapers on law, justice, mental health, women's safety, education and democracy.
- Editorials
- Columns
- Expert talks
- Panels
- Workshops
- Interviews
Newspaper columns and features.
Talks
Seminars, conferences and panels.
Video
Interviews and recorded talks.
Literary
Poetry, ghazal and short stories.
Resource person
Invited to teach, examine and speak.
Academia
Examiner, subject expert and research supervisor for universities, national institutions and professional bodies.
Seminars & Conferences
Expert speaker at national and international seminars on law, psychology, gender justice and social policy.
Workshops
Mental-health awareness, emotional resilience and coping-strategy workshops for institutions and communities.
Sonia's blog
Personal notes, beyond the practice.
Sample titles. Dr. Sonia's own posts will be added through the blog.
From the director's desk
“Research-based, factual, impartial, responsible and sensitive work is what brings positive change to society.”— Prof. (Dr.) Sonia Dutt Sharma
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