About Dr. Parul Cedilnik

Born in Delhi, India, Dr. Cedilnik has worked for more than 25 years in Germany, the USA, and India.

She is the Lead Clinical Psychologist at Applied Psychology Services.

Her current certification is that of Clinical Psychologist, Child Psychologist, Diplom Psychologin mit Heilpraktikerin eralubnis für Psychotherapie, here in Germany. 

In Year 2006, her work as a psychologist was appreciated by the then-president of India, Dr. APJ Kalam. Later in year 2008, for her research work and services for children with disabilities, her name was included in the directory by 'Marquis Who-is-Who in America'. A proficient psychologist and an active researcher, her first research paper was published even before she turned 21.

She has a professional qualification as a Clinical Psychologist as well as a Child Psychologist here in Germany, due to her double specialization. Her areas of expertise include ADHD, Autsim Spectrum with High IQ, Learning Disability, Anxiety, Depression, and long-standing Emotional Issues. She uses an eclectic approach, inclusive of in-depth-insight-oriented psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, neurocognitive re/training, and skill learning. 

She started her professional career in 1998, after completing 5 years of university education in Clinical Psychology (from the University of Delhi, India).

From 1998 until 2006, her areas of work included neuro-cognitive-psychological rehabilitation of children and adults with developmental and psychological problems. She also worked in the field of clinical psychology dealing with adults with psychological problems. Simultaneously she worked as a consultant to some industries where her role was to do personality assessment at the time of recruitment and to provide support for individuals who needed some personality development, such as better leadership skills, stress management skills, persuasive skills, etc. She also taught some courses in Mental Retardation, Rehabilitation, and General Psychology in various private and government institutes in Delhi, India on a part-time basis.

During the summer of 2006, she moved to the United States and worked primarily in the area of school and educational psychology. For almost six years, she worked for several districts in South Carolina and Phoenix, Arizona. During this time, other than providing direct services to the children and parents, she also did some research work with renowned professors at the University of Coastal Carolina, USA.

During all these years, she continued further studies and training through part-time and online modes to advance her skills and knowledge.

In 2012, after getting married to a German physicist, she moved to South Germany and founded her clinical practice, ‘Applied Psychology Services’, with an aim to provide comprehensive and quality services to English-speaking people in the region. 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Ph.D. (Psychology) on ADHD- Psycho-educational intervention, from Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore, TN, India    

• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis from the Institute for Applied Behavior Analysis, California, USA

• Training in TEACCH Autism Program, University of North Carolina, USA

• PG Diploma in Learning Disabilities, Indian National Portage Society, Chandigarh, India 

• M.S. (Psychotherapy) Institute for Psychotherapy and Management Sciences, Mumbai, India      

• M. Phil. (I) (Clinical Psychology) from the University of Delhi, India    

• M.A. (Clinical Psychology) University of Delhi, India.

• B.A. (Honors Course) (Psychology) University of  Delhi, India

• NET (National Eligibility Test for Lectureship), University Grants Commission, Delhi, India

ACADEMIC PURSUITS

Book Chapters:

Emotional and Behavioral Problems in Children with Specific Learning Disorder: Assessment and Interventions, Comprehensive Textbook on Disability, published by Jaypee Brothers, India, December 2021.

The Management of ADHD, Global Issues in Teacher Education, published by HP Bhargava Book House, Agra, India, July 2011. 

The Concept of Self- An Indian Perspective, Self Concept, published by Vista University, South Africa, Feb 2000.

Research Papers Published:

Review of Practices in the Management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), June 2009, in RCI Journal, India. Coauthor - Dr. Schwanz K. Asst. Professor, Coastal Carolina University, SC, USA.

Various Dimensions of Self: A Comparative Analysis, Published in Jan 1998, in Journal of Indian Psychology, Vol 16(1). Coauthor - Dr. Prof A.K. Sen, University of Delhi, India. 

Self Concept among Upper and Scheduled Caste School Students, Published in Oct 1997, in Prachi Journal of Psychocultural Research Dimensions, Vol 13(2). Coauthor - Dr. Prof A.K. Sen, University of Delhi, India. 

A Study of Division of Attention with Simultaneous Presentation of Similar and Dissimilar Tasks, Published in Jan 1997, in Psycholingua, Vol 27(1). Coauthor - Dr. Prof A.K. Sen, University of Delhi, India. 

Modules for Dept. of Women Studies, NCERT, (National Council for Education, Research and Teaching) regarding Guidance & Counseling of Girl Students, July 2000, New Delhi, India.

Several OTHER RESEARCH PAPERS have been since presented in National and International Workshops and Seminars in different countries.

Dr. ZAINAB MANAGER, Clinical Psychologist

An Australian citizen, Dr. Zainab Manager was born and brought up in Dubai. She has completed her Ph.D. in Anxiety Disorder, Clinical Psychology from California Southern University, USA. She has Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is registered with the Clinical Psychologist, Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen, Berlin, Germany; Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Australia. She has also completed a Diploma in Professional Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC) in Melbourne. 

Her current certification is that of Clinical Psychologist, and has Heilpraktikerin eralubnis für Psychotherapie, here in Germany. 

She started her career as a Psychology Lecturer and a School Counsellor, specifically working with children and young adults with learning difficulties, ADHD and anxiety. 

She has been working since 2003, when she joined a children’s clinic in Dubai where she worked under the guidance & supervision of a Child Psychologist and a Neuro-developmental Paediatrician. She has expertise in assessment and interventions for various learning disabilities & neuro-developmental disorders such as autism and ADHD and pervasive developmental disorders. She has also worked with children and adolescents having problems in dealing with social problems like bullying, family-related issues, loss, illness or divorce by providing psycho-education and counselling.

She continued her career as a freelance practitioner in Melbourne for a few years before she decided to move to Stuttgart in 2008. Since summer of 2014 she has been working at Applied Psychology Services, with children, teenagers and adults with multiple psychological and psychoeducational issues, including ADHD, anxiety and depression. She has also been engaging in couples therapy and marital counselling. She specializes in various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Social Skills Training and Mindfulness, amongst others.

In Germany, she has also worked as an ESL & soft skills trainer organizing training programs with a focus on adapting & managing change according to the dynamic economic & business requirements. Her main focus has been working with groups from multi-cultural backgrounds and with corporate clients in different organizations such as Thyssen-Krupp, EnBW, and SSC Services.

Educational Background:

• Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), California Southern University, USA

• Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Counselling, Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors.

• M.A., Clinical Psychology, University of Mumbai, India.

• B.A., Psychology, Sophia College for Women, University of Mumbai, India.

Professional Associations and Certifications:

• Registered Clinical Psychologist, Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen, Berlin, Germany. 

• Registered Clinical Psychologist, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Australia.

• Registered Clinical Psychologist, Department of Health, Dubai, UAE

• Certified ESL Trainer, TESOL certificate from International TESOL Teacher Training.

• Certificate in Trauma Psychology and Disaster Counseling

ADAM MEAGHER, Assistant PSychologist

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Adam has over seven years of experience working with children and adolescents in a variety of voluntary and professional roles. Informed by these experiences, he has developed a profound passion for fostering the well-being and empowerment of the young people he works with. His journey in psychology began at Dublin Business School, where he attained a First-Class BA (Hons) Degree in Psychology, followed by an Upper Second-Class MSc in Applied Psychology. Throughout his academic pursuits, he explored the realms of community health, addiction rehabilitation, life transitions and interventions, psychometric testing, positive psychology, ethical considerations in applied psychology as well as advanced research methods and analysis. With experience at TUSLA, the independent statutory regulator of early years services in Ireland, and as a field researcher at University College Dublin, he now acts as an Assistant Psychologist. In this role, Adam is dedicated to delivering high-quality psychological support and services as a member of the Applied Psychology Services team.

Dr. Parul Cedilnik, Clinical Psychologist 

Stadtgraben Strasse 2, First Floor, 71032 Böblingen

Tel:     +49 (0) 157 7536-7424
Email:  pcedilnik@apstherapy.org 

Imprint/ Impressum