Dr. Neelsha Bherwani

Mrs. Neelsha Bherwani is an accomplished Consultant Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds advanced degrees in Counseling & Psychology, is registered with Psychology India, and has verified credentials with the Counselors Council of India. Throughout her career, Mrs. Bherwani has worked in prestigious institutions, including Vimhans Nayati Super Specialty Hospital (formerly known as Vimhans Hospital), New Delhi, and Sukhda Multispeciality Hospital, New Delhi, where she served as a Consultant Psychologist. She has been running her own private practice since 2010. Her expertise is broad and deep, encompassing child guidance, adolescent behavioral issues, family and marriage counseling, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). She is particularly skilled in managing stress, anger, anxiety, phobias, depression, and personality disorders. Mrs. Bherwani also specializes in substance abuse counseling, relationship issues, and lifestyle management, making her a versatile mental health professional. Her therapeutic approach is comprehensive, integrating relaxation therapy, assertiveness training, and other evidence-based practices to address a wide array of emotional and behavioral challenges. Through her compassionate care and deep understanding of psychological principles, Mrs. Neelsha Bherwani continues to make significant contributions to the mental health and overall well-being of her clients.

Educational Qualification:

• BA (Psychology), Honours - Jesus & Mary College, Delhi University - 1995
• MSc (Counselling & Psychotherapy) -  Institute for Psychotherapy and Management Sciences - 2006

Clinical Expertise:

• Child Guidance
• Adolescent Problems
• Marriage/Family Counselling
• Psychological Issues
• Stress/Anger Management
• Depression/Low Moods
• Relaxation Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Anxiety/Phobias/OCD
• Drugs/Alcohol Related Problems
• Lifestyle Management
• Personality Disorders
• Behavioural & Emotional Problems
• Assertive Training
• Memory Problems
• Relationship Issues

Experience:

• Worked as a Psychologist, Vimhans Hospital in:
  • OPD & IPD Departments of Mental Health
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation Centre
  • Supporting "Sahyog Meetings" (self help group)
• Trained in OPD settings by Dr. Mridula Apte Clinical Psychologist (Vimhans, Delhi / Vidula Psychological Consultancy, Pune)
• Trained under Dr. Sanjay Chugh in evaluation of: - Psychopathology, Counselling Skills, CBT
• Participated in various workshops and seminars at School of Mental Health, Vimhans, Delhi, related to:
  • Child/Adolescent/Adult Mental Health
  • Mind-Body Approaches
  • Under Achieving Child. & many more
• Participated in various workshops and seminars at Vidula Psychological Counsultancy, Pune, related to:
  • Indian Family System
  • OCPD with Asociated Anxiety
  • Post Partum Depression
• Advanced Skills Training in Psychopathology, Counselling & Cognitive Behaviour Therapy at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2004)
• Supported Mental Health during COVID-19 via [email protected]

Professional Membership(s):

• Lifetime Membership with Counselors Council of India