Team

Neetu Rana, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Neetu Rana, PhD

English, Hindi

Dr. Rana is a mental health advocate, psychoanalytical psychotherapist and a clinical psychologist. She is trained from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore and Institute of Mental Health, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham (United Kingdom). In the past, she has worked as a consultant and faculty with VIMHANS Hospital and Ambedkar University (New Delhi).

Alok Bajpai, DPM, MD

Visiting Psychiatrist

Alok Bajpai, DPM, MD

English, Hindi

Dr Bajpai is a senior psychiatrist trained from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. In past, he has worked as a consultant psychiatrist in India and Australia. At present, he is a consulting psychiatrist at IIT, Kanpur. Apart from psychiatry, his interest spans from physics of brain to Gandhi to script writing.

Rathna Isaac, PhD

Clinical Advisor

Rathna Isaac, PhD

English, Kannada

Dr Isaac is a psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with more than 20 years of experience. She is trained from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. She works with individual adults and couples as a private practitioner using an integrated framework. She is an external faculty member at the Department of Psychology, St. Joseph’s College of Arts and Science, Bangalore.

Sonika Gupta

Advisor - Workplace Culture & Development

Sonika Gupta

English, Hindi

Ms Gupta, for 15 years, has worked in various organizations such as Marico, the Pratham Education Initiative, the Kaivalya Education Foundation and the Swaraj University. Her focus has been on facilitating self directed learning among youth. She is also part of an international network of change-makers and practitioners creating community-centred organizational and personal spaces.

Neelabh Prabhat

Advisor - Finance & Operations

Neelabh Prabhat

Hindi, English, Bengali

Mr. Prabhat is an experienced Operations & Finance leader who has created multiple high performance teams in completely diverse businesses. He is an IIT Delhi and ISB alum with a CFA level 3 certification.

Suvarna Joshi, PhD

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Suvarna Joshi, PhD

English, Marathi, Hindi

Dr Joshi is senior clinical psychologist with M. Phil and Ph.D. from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. She is an independent practitioner with specialization in Couples and Family Therapy. She is a former faculty of Tata Institute Social Sciences (Mumbai Campus) and INHS Asvini Hospital, Mumbai.

Nitha Thomas, M.Phil

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist​

Nitha Thomas, M.Phil

English, Malayalam, Tamil

Ms Thomas is a senior clinical psychologist with M. Phil from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. She is a former faculty of Dept. of Clinical Psychology, Manipal College of Health Professions. At present she is an independent practitioner with specialisation in third wave Cognitive Behaviour Therapies. She is intensively trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Anindita Bhattacharya, PhD

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist​​

Anindita Bhattacharya, PhD

English, Bengali, Hindi

Dr Bhattacharya is a senior clinical psychologist trained from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. She is a former faculty of Azim Premji University. She is an independent practitioner. Her therapeutic style is an amalgamation of humanistic, existential, and narrative practices. She has also co-founded a mental health collective called ‘GoodEnough’ which works in the area of community mental health

Maitryee Ralte, M.Phil

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist​​​

Maitryee Ralte, M.Phil

English, Hindi, Assamese, Mizo

Ms Ralte is a senior clinical psychologist with M. Phil from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore with over 10 years experience. She has her independent practice based in Guwahati and her work is informed by psychodynamic, narrative ideas and trauma based approaches. She is inclined towards working with children, young adults and issues of gender and sexuality.

Jyothsna Chandur, PhD

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist​​​

Jyothsna Chandur, PhD

English, Kannada, Hindi

Ms Chandur, a Private Practitioner in Bangalore is a Clinical Psychologist by training. She has trained at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai. She also has completed advanced level training in Mentalization Based Therapy by the Anna Freud National Center for Children and Families, UK. Her approach to therapy is strongly influenced by the Object Relations perspective in Psychoanalysis.

Ritika Bhutani, M.Phil

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Ritika Bhutani, M.Phil

English, Hindi

Ms Bhutani is a senior clinical psychologist with M. Phil from National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore with over 12 years experience. Previous to relocating to India, she was an established private practitioner in Perth, Australia with an Endorsement in Clinical Psychology. She has her independent practice based in Mohali,Punjab and her work is informed by acceptance and commitment based approaches.

Shudarshana Gupta, PhD

Supervisory Counselling Psychologist

Shudarshana Gupta, PhD

Bengali, English

Dr. Gupta is a psychodynamic psychotherapist, and psychotherapy researcher. She completed her MS and PhD from the University of Maryland, USA. With 14 years of experience, she currently has a private practice specializing in working with individuals and couples from a psychodynamic perspective. Dr. Gupta has previously worked with Towson University, USA; and Ashoka University, India.

Sugandh Dixit, PhD

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist​​​

Sugandh Dixit, PhD

English, Hindi

Dr Sugandh is a senior clinical psychologist trained from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh USA. She has trained teams at various organisations like Sakhi for South Asian Women and Carnegie Mellon on topics such as clinical interviewing and trauma and community-centric work. She is presently in private practice in New Delhi.

Lalita Kaushik, M.Phil

Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

Lalita Kaushik, M.Phil

English, Hindi

Ms. Kaushik is a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with an M.Phil from Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD). She has over a decade of experience, including her role as a counselor and psychotherapist at Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi University and private practice.

Her work focuses on adults dealing with self-related, personality-related, and trauma-induced long-term issues. She explores the interaction of their inner selves, helping them weave narratives that connect past experiences to their present state. Ms. Kaushik integrates language, imagery, and silences as vital aspects of the therapeutic relationship, creating a unique and empathetic space for healing.

Ishhita Gupta, M.Phil

Supervisory Clinical Psychologist

Ishhita Gupta, M.Phil

English, Hindi

Ms Gupta is an experienced clinical psychologist, trained from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University. She is further trained in Art therapy, Narrative therapy and Mindfulness based therapies. She works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of psychological concerns.

She uses an eclectic approach anchored in narrative, and third wave of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies. Her work is trauma informed and queer affirmative. She does individual therapy with people in the age group of 15 to 40. She works with concerns relating to anxiety, depression and personality disorders with a keen interest in grief and trauma.

Tanushree Deka, PhD

Clinical Psychologist​​​

Tanushree Deka, PhD

English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali

Dr. Tanushree Deka is a licensed clinical psychologist trained at the University of Calcutta, with a PhD in Social Connectedness from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Previously, she served as an ad-hoc faculty at the University of Delhi. She offers both individual and couple therapy.

Dr. Deka utilizes an integrated, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach that is queer-affirmative and tailored to each client’s unique needs. She actively practices third-wave behavioral therapies and works primarily with the adult population. Her areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and personality concerns.

Priya Singh, M.Phil.

Clinical Psychologist​

Priya Singh, M.Phil.

English, Hindi

Ms. Singh is a clinical psychologist trained from Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh. She is also an alumna of the Dept of Psychology – Christ (Deemed to be University).

She works in the field of individual psychotherapy with adults for various psychological and psychosocial concerns. She uses an eclectic approach which is embedded in a relational framework and integrates intervention techniques from CBT and DBT.

Akeeksha Sharma, M.Phil.

Clinical Psychologist

Akeeksha Sharma, M.Phil.

English, Hindi

Ms. Sharma is a Clinical Psychologist trained from Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh. She is also an alumna of Dept of Psychology and Mental Health - Gautam Buddha University. She also completed her Psychoanalytic Fellowship (Adult) from Washington Baltimore Centre for Psychoanalysis and course on Melanie Klein by The British Psychoanalytical Society.

She provides psychotherapy to adults who have experiences with trauma, grief, relational difficulties, personality concerns, depression and anxiety. Her work is informed by Psychoanalytic thinking with emphasis on object relations framework to provide physical and emotional safety so one can make sense of their experiences and change may occur.

Pallavi Kunuku, M.Phil.

Clinical Psychologist

Pallavi Kunuku, M.Phil.

Hindi, English

Ms Pallavi is a clinical psychologist trained at National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS). She is also a Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) alumnus.

She has experience working with adults; individuals and couples on assessing and addressing various psychological and relational issues. She provides personalised, evidence-based treatments tailored to each person’s unique needs, drawing from cognitive, behavioural, emotionally focused and systemic approaches. She aims to support her clients in pursuing psychological well-being, emphasising empathetic presence and thoughtful reflection. She is adept at using psychological assessments to gain insights into psychological issues and interventions.

Anjana Palni, M.Phil.

Clinical Psychologist

Anjana Palni, M.Phil.

Hindi, English

Ms. Palni is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, trained at King George’s Medical University. She holds masters from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences and University of Delhi.

Her clinical experience spans diverse settings, including her tenure at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, and work in private practice as a psychotherapist.

Ms. Palni works with individuals across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of concerns such as relational difficulties, personality-related issues, depression, and anxiety. She follows an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing from process-based therapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her therapeutic orientation is deeply rooted in an understanding of socio-cultural contexts, with a strong emphasis on empowerment and collaboration.
In addition to therapy, Ms. Palni is proficient in conducting psychological assessments to inform case formulation and intervention planning. Her practice reflects a commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and ongoing learning.

Devayani Prasad, M.Phil.

Clinical Psychologist

Devayani Prasad, M.Phil.

Hindi, English, Kannada

Ms. Prasad is a clinical psychologist trained from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University. She is an alumnus of Ambedkar University Delhi.

She possesses expertise in collaborating with individuals of different age groups, including adults, adolescents, elderly persons and families, in evaluating and tackling a wide array of psychological concerns. Her interests lie in an eclectic approach that is customized and adapted to suit the distinct requirements of each individual. She integrates narrative work, third wave cognitive behavioral therapies. She is focused on assisting her clients in attaining psychological well-being, with a key emphasis on fostering empathetic connections and encouraging insightful self-reflection. She is also proficient in utilizing psychological assessments to deepen understanding of psychological challenges, that helps in her practice.

Kirti Singhal, M.Phil.

Clinical Psychologist

Kirti Singhal, M.Phil.

Hindi, English

Ms. Singhal is a clinical psychologist trained from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is an alumnus of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) and University of Delhi.

She works with a diverse population and concerns and is experienced with adults and couples. She is a trauma informed and queer affirmative therapist who uses an integrated approach with evidence based practices utilizing process-based therapies such as ACT, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, as well as the systemic approach. She tailors the therapeutic approach based on the needs of each client to support them on their
healing journey.

Ritambhara Sharma, M.Phil.

Clinical Psychologist​

Ritambhara Sharma, M.Phil.

Hindi, English

Ms. Ritambhara Sharma is an RCI-licensed Clinical Psychologist, trained at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. She is an alumna of CHRIST (Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru, and the University of Delhi.

She works with adolescents and adults, offering a compassionate and collaborative space to explore emotional, relational, and life-transition concerns. She also supports individuals navigating caregiving roles and responsibilities, as well as experiences of grief and loss. Her approach is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other third-wave approaches, with integration of Schema Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). She seeks to support clients in developing understanding and making meaningful changes that feel aligned with their values, while bringing grounded presence and reflective engagement into the therapeutic process and remaining respectful of each person’s unique lived experience.

Prince Kumar

Office Assistant

Prince Kumar

Responsible for supporting daily office operations and ensuring the workplace runs smoothly.