Dr. Neeta Maharaj ​began her professional journey with a degree in Industrial Engineering and spent 10 years in risk management within the oil and gas sector. While her career was financially stable, something crucial was missing: a sense of purpose. She was interested in understanding people, what makes a great leader, how different personalities interact within teams, and how to leverage individual strengths for the best team dynamics. But her corporate role didn’t allow her to explore these passions, so she began researching and reflecting on them in her spare time.

 

While in the corporate world, she also became an avid meditator, practicing mindfulness meditation for several years under the guidance of monk Richen. Meditation helped her to better understand herself and her sensitivity, which ultimately guided her toward a new career path.

 

After much contemplation, she took a leap of faith to pursue a career in psychology. It was a daunting decision leaving behind a comfortable lifestyle but her intuition had been growing stronger, and she knew it was time to trust it. After attending a workshop on Full Sensory Perception, Neeta realized just how powerful her intuition was, and her "then" classmates encouraged her to embrace this unique gift.

 

During Neeta's psychology studies, she searched for scientific evidence to support intuition, or a sixth sense. Unfortunately, the scientific community hadn’t reached a consensus on this topic. Her meta-analysis on intuition during her Master’s research concluded that intuition couldn’t be precisely defined, with a lack of replicable studies supporting its validity.

 

Here's the catch- even with a scientific mind, Neeta's own experiences have brought her to profound moments that science couldn’t or will not be able to ever explain (in its current state). As an HSP, you may relate to this. She's spent years approaching these experiences with an objective, scientific mindset, but over time, she's realized that intuition plays a vital role in understanding and connecting with others. It wasn’t easy for her to reconcile this intuitive side with her academic background, but she has come to understand that intuition is a legitimate and valuable tool that enhances her practice as a psychologist.

 

Dr. Neeta Maharaj has had the privilege of teaching at two major universities in the Netherlands, and for a long time, she kept her intuitive approach private. She didn’t want to face skepticism from her academic peers, especially in an area that lacked scientific support. However, her journey has shown her that combining science with intuition can offer powerful insights and healing.

 

Embracing her role as an intuitive psychologist has been a challenging process, but Neeta firmly believes it is the future of modern psychology, and she is excited to share this approach with you...especially as a HSP herself.