Shikha Ahuja

Clinical Psychologist

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As a licensed Clinical Psychologist with about 11 years of experience in mental health industry and addiction, my bigger aim is to humanise mental illnesses and addicteion and look beyond labels.

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Bengaluru, IndiaAvailable online only
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About me

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 11+ years of clinical experience I understand mental health concerns, particularly addiction, as expressions of underlying emotional pain and trauma, rather than just diagnoses. I believe that while our experiences shape us, we also have the capacity to rewrite our narratives in meaningful ways. My approach to addiction therapy is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and collaborative. Further, I aim to help individuals uncover their own stories of resilience and growth beyond diagnostic labels. Alongside my clinical work, I am a passionate researcher with interests in neuropsychology, music cognition, qualitative and mixed-methods research. I have also created Project She Still Rises, a letter-writing initiative for women navigating separation and divorce. I also care deeply about issues, such as animal welfare, social justice and dignity in mental health care. When I’m not in session, you can find me talking to my dogs or tending to my plants.

I speak:

EnglishHindi

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Location:

Bengaluru, India

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Narrative therapyRecommended for those who want to rewrite the way they view their life story and feel more empowered in their personal journey.
Person-centered approachRecommended for those looking for a supportive, non-judgmental space where they can lead the conversation and explore their feelings at their own pace.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.
Therapeutic Approach My approach is integrative and draws on the following therapeutic frameworks in which I am trained: • Narrative Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Schema Therapy • Resilience-focused Trauma Therapy • Relapse Prevention • Mindfulness-based Therapy

Experience

•Clinical Psychologist and Supervisor| 2018-2026| Centre for Addiction Medicine | NIMHANS •Senior Research Fellow | 2018| Neuropsychology | NIMHANS, India •Psychologist | 2013-2015| National Brain Research Centre, Manesar, India

Education

• PhD in Clinical Psychology (Addiction) NIMHNAS, India • MPhil in Clinical Psychology(Music Cognition) NIMHANS

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online

Individual Session

€80 1 hr Online

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€60 1 hr Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Bengaluru, IndiaAvailable online only
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.

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