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Senior Consultant Clinical Psychologist with Western Command Hospital Chandimandir Cantonment. Former consultant Clinical Psychologists, Psychotherapist with Narayana Group of Hospitals, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore and R K Hospital, St Thomas Town. Available for online consultation.

Founder director of Cogent Psychodiagnostics Ltd. also known as ‘Cogent Insights’, working to provide detailed assessments, correct diagnosis, thus leading to right treatment and rehabilitation for various mental health issues.

Working in the field of mental health for the last 25 years, contributing as a counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical psychologist within the Indian Armed Forces and other private institutions. Special area of expertise - Identification, intervention, care and management of specially-abled children and counselling of their parents. I have been instrumental in the founding and functioning of Asha School Secunderabad Cantonment (School for specially-able in the Armed Forces).

Expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various disorders like Neuro -developmental disorders, Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar, and Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Trauma and Stress-related Disorders, Dissociative, Somatic, and Eating Disorders, Sleep-wake, Sexual and Gender Dysphoria. Disruptive, Impulse control and Conduct Disorders, Neuro-Cognitive and Personality Disorders and other Mental health issues.

I believe in using innovative approach towards therapeutic process by using Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance And Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Drill Therapy, Mindfulness based Healing, ReAttach Therapy, Hypnotherapy, EMDR, Emotional Regulation interventions and other latest therapeutic interventions.

Expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychology , notably working for better management of children and Adolescents, who are the future of our families and the Nation.

Worked extensively with Adolescents to understand conflicts emerging during adolescence and early adulthood, especially during student life. A time when the adolescents are trying to carve their niche, dealing with peer pressure, adjusting with new ways of life, trying to move away from the parent’s shadow, and chalk out one’s own path in life.

Feel so at ease dealing with students of all ages. This expertise is supplemented by her 11 years' work as an academician for students of all ages across several educational institutes. Special focus on career mentoring for students through internationally acclaimed software. Career counselling discussion after generating the report with the student and parents for further clarity on which career path to pursue as per his/her aptitude, personality traits and capabilities.

Also a Certified Sports Psychologist from Florida University with expertise in coaching the coaches and the Psychological training of Young Athletes.

An animator and video blogger working on Mental Health Projects. Her child mental health animation videos are very popular. You Tube channel - ‘A Slice Of Life With Tara’ is an animated series about family, relationships, day to day experiences and interactions between kids and adults. First of this series is 'A Slice of Life with Tara'. It gives us a different perspective about how a child perceives various situations around and adds those as life experiences.

Has extensive experience as Relationship expert and has been working tirelessly in the field of ever-changing, complicated dynamism of Relationship Mazes. Aim is to help bring harmony by creating healing energy to spring your relationship back to health.

A certified and registered ReAttach Therapist from ReAttach Therapy Institute Netherlands personally trained by Drs Paula Weerkamp-Bartholomeus, the ReAttach therapy developer and President ReAttach Therapy International Foundation, Netherlands.

Awarded and honoured at ReAttach Therapy International Conference organized by ReAttach Therapy Institute Eindhoven, Netherlands for "A multiple case study on effectiveness of ReAttach Therapy" ReAttach Conference 2017, Eindhoven, Netherlands.

Presented a paper on ‘ReAttach Therapy and its Efficacy in Management of Conduct Disorder" in 2nd ReAttach Conference May, 2020.

Conducted several talks, seminars and mental health training sessions throughout her career on a wide range  of clinical subjects, and regularly contributes on forums of mental health and well being . Contact for talks, webinars, and online group sessions on various topics like, social and adaptive psychology, organizational behaviour, mental health at work place, child and adolescent psychology, geriatrics, depression, anxiety, stress busters and women empowerment. Available for holding training sessions for counselors, students and nursing staff.

Also a biologist, an academician, and a seasoned philanthropist who is always looking to branch out and make strides in more genres. As an Army wife, for 34 years, she directed most of her efforts and resources towards organizational welfare and improving lives in terms of education, health, mental health, and socioeconomic conditions. This journey has instilled in her a love for nature, cultures, and traveling, as well as a healthy enthusiasm for the dynamism of life.

Most recently, she has been invested in expanding her area of responsibility in the field of creating awareness about Mental health, Psychodiagnostics, Assessment and Psychological Profiling and treatment, at personal and organizational levels in Bangalore.

Author of a literary fiction - ‘Perchance To Dream’. Available on Amazon & Flipkart. 

Affiliations

Registered Clinical Psychologist   |  Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
RCI Reg no A56292

Permanent Life Member   |  Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP)
Reg no PLM 553/17/17

National Convenor I Neuro Biofeedback Society of India

Certified Registered ReAttach Therapist   |  ReAttach Therapy Institute, Netherlands

Life member & Registered Counsellor   |  Bharatiya Counselling Psychology Association (BCPA)

Associated with Veda Wellness World - A Luxury Rehab: As member Governing Board of Doctors for all their Centers

Associated with ReAttach Therapy Institute, Netherlands for training and publications.

Associated with Sushant University as Guest Faculty & speaker as Clinical Psychologist for their certificate courses on “Paediatric Vision And Cortical Vision Impairment” in collaboration with Narayana Nethralaya Bangalore.

Guest Faculty with Indira Gandhi University Haryana.

Associated with Psyuni Trust, as Expert Team member for Mental health awareness and services.

Associated with Jeevarathni Foundation, Bangalore for consultation, management and treatment of psychological issues with destitute kids.

Formally associated with ‘Eagles unbound & SSB sure shot Training academy as Senior Clinical Psychologist, for Psychological training & management of Armed forces aspirants in Bangalore.

Associated with Man-matters, Mumbai as Consultant.

 

Awards and Honours

AWWA Award of Excellence   |  2013
Awarded by President, Central AWWA for contribution towards mental healthcare and dealing with psychological problems in CI Operations and Low Intensity Conflict zones.


AWWA Award of Excellence   |  2008
Awarded by President, AWWA Eastern Command for contribution to the organization in the field of guidance and counselling.

 

Professional Qualifications & Development

M Phil Clinical Psychology (RCI accredited)
MA Psychology
MSc Zoology (Genetics)
PG Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
B Ed (Bachelors in Education)

MOOC Platform:

The Science of Training Young Athletes  |  University of Florida Psychological
Proficiency course in Human Behaviour and Genetics  |  University of Minnesota
Assessment and Teaching of 21st Century Skills  |  University of Melbourne
Professional Guide to Irrational Behaviour  |  Duke University
The Clinical Psychology of Children and Young People  |  University of Edinburgh
Creative Problem Solving   |  University of Minnesota
Diploma of ESL and Language proficiency
Diploma in Computer Languages  |  Regional Computer Center,  Chandigarh.

Introducing the world of "A Slice of Life with Tara", through the eyes of our young protagonist Tara, who leads us through her daily life and experiences with the joyful enthusiasm of an 8 year old.

In the first episode in the series, Tara bonds with her brother Uday, as she tries to tackle the most recent adversary in her life - homework! "A Slice of Life with Tara" is an eduseries in which our young protagonist Tara leads us through her daily life and experiences.

In the second episode in the series, Tara goes to her friend Rohan's house to play, but she is alarmed by what she sees there! Will she be able to cheer up her friend? "A Slice of Life with Tara" is an eduseries in which our young protagonist Tara leads us through her daily life and experiences.

 

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The site was created keeping in mind the present day need to provide a platform to people where they can find answers to their everyday doubts, queries and apprehensions about self and various, contacts, relationships and friendships.

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