Top 7 Psychologists in India
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As the world becomes more and more aware about the significance of mental health, the importance of mental health professionals is also being recognized. There are various kinds of mental health professionals, but here we talk about Psychologists in particular. A psychologist is someone who “evaluates and studies behaviour and mental processes.” This includes clinical, counselling, and educational psychologists. To become a psychologist one has to gain a doctoral, either PsyD or PHD, in their chosen field of psychology. There is a growing need for psychologists in the world given how more and more people concerned about mental health are coming forward. India itself is not far behind in this aspect.
Psychologists can be found within the country in most major cities and urban areas. If you’re looking to start a career in psychology, or specifically become a psychologist, there are a number of colleges and institutions that offer courses for the same. India has produced a lot of truly great mental health professionals. Based on the feedback and recommendations of many patients and concerned individuals, here's a list of some of the best psychologists in the country:
Dr. Subin Vazhayil
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Roots & Routes Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala |
PHD Psychology; Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy |
Bharathiar University; University of Calicut
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Psychotherapy, stress management, lifestyle coaching, NLP, Psychoanalysis, Individual counselling, crisis counselling, premarital counselling, personality testing etc. |
7 (2010-present) |
Speaks five languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Japanese, Malyalam; Provides training in Japanese at Japanese Language Academy, Calicut. Motivational speaker
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Dr. Kamna Chhibber
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Department of Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Healthcare, New Delhi
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Master of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology; Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology; |
Amity University, Uttar Pradesh; Delhi University, North Campus; Gargi College, New Delhi; Mater Dei School, New Delhi
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Psychotherapy, stress management, clinical psychology, psychological testing, psychometrics, health psychology, counselling psychology, performance management, employee engagement etc.
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10 (2007-present)
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Head of Mental Health Department and Behavioural sciences at Fortis Healthcare; Clinical Psychologist and Coordinator at Max Healthcare; Counselling Psychologist at Max Healthcare |
Dr. Vipul Rastogi
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Medanta, Gurugram |
MSc Neurology (Merit); PG Diploma Neuropsychiatry (Merit); MRC Psych. Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry; MBBS. |
Queen’s Square London, UCL, UK; University of Birmingham, UK; Royal College of Psychiatrist, UK; LLRM Medical College, Meerut. |
Neuropsychiatry, Dementia, Parkinson’s Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Tic Disorders and Brain injuries etc. |
9 (2008-present) |
Merit in MSc Neuropsychology; Merit in PG Diploma, Neuropsychiatry
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Dr. N Rangarajan
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Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
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MBBS; DPM; MRC Psychology |
Madras Medical College; NIMHANS Bangalore; Royal College of Psychiatrist London |
Adult General Psychiatry |
24 (1993-present) |
Fellow in Indian Psychiatric Society; Fellow in Indian Association of Private Psychiatrists; Member of Royal College of Psychiatrist, London |
Dr. Rashi Bijlani
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Asha Hai and Centre for Dance Movement Psychotherapy New Delhi |
Master of Arts in Dance Movement Psychotherapy; Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology |
Goldsmiths College, University of London; Amity University; Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
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Dance therapy, psychotherapy, interventions, psychological testing, group therapy, adolescents, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy etc. |
7 (2010-present)
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Founder of Asha Hai and Centre for Dance Movement Psychotherapy; Dance movement psychotherapist; Therapist at the Hope Foundation
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Dr. Mimansa Singh
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Fortis Healthcare, West Delhi |
Master of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology; Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology; BA Hons Psychology |
Amity University, Uttar Pradesh; Delhi University, North Campus; Lady Shri Ram College; Delhi Public School |
Clinical psychology, psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, counselling psychology, clinical research, adolescents, family therapy etc. |
6 (2011-present) |
Member at Rehabilitation Council of India
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Dr. Shilpa Aggarwal
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SRCC Children’s Hospital Mumbai |
MBBS, DPM Psychiatry; DNB Psychiatry, Gold medal; FRANZCP General Adult Psychiatry; ATCAP
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Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrist, Australia.
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Child and youth psychiatry, de-addiction psychiatry, psychotherapy, early psychosis, mood and anxiety disorders, prenatal psychiatry and women’s health, performance anxiety etc. |
7 (2010-present)
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Fellowship of Royal Australian and new Zealand College of Psychiatrist, Australia; DNB Psychiatry gold medal |
Since a lot of students now seek quality education in the field of Humanities and especially Psychology, we’re sure that there will be many more mental health professionals to come out of India. Creating awareness about mental health has always been a necessity and we’re grateful to have such qualified psychologists to help us and our loved ones. With the right education, you too, could be one of these top mental health professionals!
