About

Dr. Anjana Kanwal

Career counsellor and mentor. Independent practice in Sahakaranagar, Bangalore.

Dr. Anjana Kanwal is an independent career counsellor based in Sahakaranagar, Bangalore, with over 20 years of experience in education, training, and counselling. A Gold Medallist with a PhD and NET-JRF qualification, she has guided thousands of students, graduates, and working professionals across India in finding clarity about their careers.

Her approach combines rigorous psychometric assessment with one-on-one counselling rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques. She helps clients understand their strengths, interests, and personality patterns, then maps them to suitable career paths, courses, and growth strategies.

Beyond Bangalore, she has worked with clients across India and supported aspirants seeking admission to universities abroad. She is a member of multiple counselling associations and has presented an international paper in Sri Lanka.

From the practice

Questions Dr. Anjana has answered

A few real questions from past clients, with Anjana's answers. Useful for a sense of how she thinks through career decisions.

Victoria

Apr 2022

Can you help with a career query around upskilling and recruitment changes?

The query is one mostly raised by employees navigating new recruitment cycles and technological shifts. The right starting point is a conversation with senior management about training priorities, and then exploring project-based learning opportunities. Refresher courses help; for those wanting deeper development, sabbatical options are worth considering. The aim is to keep your skills moving with where the work is going, not behind it.

Anonymous

Apr 2022

Regarding the entrance exam for MPT (Master of Physiotherapy)?

MPT admissions in Karnataka typically open in July. Candidates need a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks, plus a mandatory 6-month internship. Strong institutions to consider include MS Ramaiah Medical College (Bangalore), HIMSR (New Delhi), AIIMR (Mumbai), and SME (Kottayam). Choice of institution should match the specialisation you want to develop, as the curricula vary meaningfully across these.