Dr Devanshi Vikamsey FHEA, PhD, MSc, MA, BA

Dr Devanshi Vikamsey joined the University of Greenwich in 2019 as an MSc Child and Adolescent Psychology student. She subsequently completed her PhD in Psychology at the University in 2024 and was appointed Lecturer in Psychology in the same year.

During her doctoral studies, Devanshi received the Best Poster Presentation award at the Annual PGR Student Conference for three consecutive years (2021–2023) and was awarded Runner-up in the University’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition in June 2023.

Her research explores the transition from university to the workplace, with a particular focus on experiences of ostracism, their impact on well-being, and identity development among recent graduates. Using qualitative methodologies, her work contributes to understanding social and workplace dynamics, with a broader interest in social psychology, minority experiences, and the psychological well-being of young adults.

Alongside her research, Devanshi has developed extensive teaching experience across higher and further education. She has contributed as both a teaching assistant and module leader, demonstrating a strong commitment to student-centred learning. She also holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from India, making her a double postgraduate degree holder, and brings applied experience from clinical, educational, and community settings.

Her professional experience includes roles in academic teaching, research assistance, private tutoring, and applied psychological practice. She has worked with a range of organisations including the University of Greenwich, the University of St Andrews, NHS CAMHS, and international counselling services, as well as contributing to educational initiatives and community-based mental health support.

Posts held previously:

Mary ward educational institute (January 2024 - Present)
Reed educational institute (January 2024 - July 2024)
Tutor Doctor Greenwich (January 2023 - January 2024)
Bright heard education (August 2023 - January 2024)
Nudge education (November 2023 - January 2024)
Oxbridge Online school (September 2022 - October 2023)
Teaching Assistant at University of Greenwich, London (October 1, 2020 - Present)
Teaching assistant at Kumon learning centre (June 2022 - September 2023)
Teaching Faculty at Tuition Matters, London (September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2021)
Phonics and Grammar Teacher at Little More Ed (July 1, 2013 - September 10, 2019)
Research assistant at St Andrews university (June 2024 - September 2024)
Research assistant at St Andrews university (July 2023 - December 2023)
Counselling Psychologist at Citta (India, London, U.S.A) (April 2021 - Present)
Placement/Internship at NHS CAMHS, Bromley, London (January 22, 2020 - April 1, 2020)
Assistant psychologist at De Vere Care, London (November 1, 2019 - March 2020)
Child Psychologist at J.B.V. School (June 13, 2019 - September 11, 2019)
Volunteering as a Psychologist at We For You NGO (July - August 2019)
Guest Speaker at Don Bosco International School (May 2019 - January 2022)
Trainee counselling psychologist at Institute for Exceptional Children (July 24, 2018 - February 20, 2019)
Suicide prevention Volunteer at Samaritans Mumbai (A suicide prevention helpline - 2018-2019)