Directory of Doctors Affiliated With the Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences

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The Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences is renowned and respected neuroscience and mental health research center in Dilshad Garden, New Delhi, India. Its vision is to be one of the top institutions in the nation and the world for advancing mental health, neurosciences, behavioral, and allied sciences. It seeks to do this through multidisciplinary patient care and by creating the next generation of therapists, counselors, and psychologists. Various students have received training and scientific knowledge at this institution. They now work on the front lines to successfully address and tackle India's rising mental health crisis.

Apart from successful training programs and outstanding academic pursuits, IHBAS has the most out-patient count compared to other psychiatric hospitals worldwide. It also provides in-patient services. Its mission is to promote society's mental and neurological health by using innovative, adaptable, ethical, evidence-based, multidisciplinary scientific health care techniques through high-quality research and human resources development in these domains. And to fulfill its objective, the institute adheres to quality assurance, putting into action the accepted human rights standards and various value systems of individuals and populations.

Ever since 1993, it has observed significant progression. It now stands as the benchmark for neuropsychiatric services. That said, it is no wonder people often seek mental health services at IHBAS. And with recent development in telehealth services, providers affiliated with this institute can help patients from across India obtain the services. While in the past, patients may have had to travel to Delhi to seek assistance from the best specialists, the times have changed drastically and for the greater good.

With DocVita, you can consult an IHBAS-affiliated provider right from the privacy and comfort of your home. We reduce your journey, making specialists available within a few clicks. You can now save the hassle of traveling. Our user-friendly interface allows you to narrow down and filter your research by helping you connect with any researcher, educator, or graduate of this institution. We ensure that you receive care from not only the best but a provider of your choice.

No matter where you are in India, you can receive mental health care on your terms from the following providers who offer online consultations.

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Ms Celina Daniel

Counselling Psychologist
1 years of experience
Hi, I am Celina — a Counselling Psychologist who believes therapy doesn’t have to be stiff, serious, or filled with confusing jargon. I know life gets messy, and humans are beautifully complicated. That’s why I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I work with adults aged between 18 to 40 navigating anxiety, depression, overthinking, burnout, relationship struggles, grief, identity confusion, and everything in between. I use an eclectic approach — no rigid formulas, no therapy jargon overload. I shape each session around what you need, using a mix of helpful evidence-based tools like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed techniques. I’m fluent in English and Hindi, understand Marathi, and most importantly — I speak Human. I offer a space that’s safe, warm, judgment-free, and deeply human. A space where you can feel your feelings (even the inconvenient ones), and slowly build a life that feels like yours again. I’ll walk with you, share practical tools, and maybe even a metaphor or a bad pun because healing can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be boring. You’re not a problem to be solved. You’re a story still being written. For me, therapy is about co-writing that story with you: revisiting old chapters, editing the messy middle, and making sense of the plot twists.
Tomorrow, 22 Sep, 03:00 pm IST
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Ms Swaranjali

Counselling Psychologist
3 years of experience
What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human. I believe therapy is not about fixing people — it’s about helping them feel more at home in their own skin. I’m Swaranjali, a clinical psychologist offering compassionate, ethical, and evidence-informed therapy. My work centers on building deep, non-judgmental relationships where healing can unfold gently — at your own pace, in your own voice. I often work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, shame, burnout, perfectionism, or feeling emotionally distant from themselves. Many of my clients come in feeling like they’re “too much” or “not enough.” Together, we begin the work of softening those inner narratives. In our sessions, I draw from relational, trauma-informed, and emotion-focused approaches — grounded in psychological science, but led with presence. Some days, therapy might feel like a conversation. Other days, it’s sitting quietly with hard feelings that have never had room to breathe. If we can sit with our clients without judgment, they eventually learn to do the same for themselves. That’s the real work. If you’re looking for a space where you don’t have to pretend, where your emotions won’t be “too much,” I’m here. Let’s begin — gently.
Tomorrow, 22 Sep, 08:00 am IST
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Ms Mouna Sridhar

Counselling Psychologist
4 years of experience
Hi! I'm Mouna, a Counselling Psychologist with an experience of facilitating 4000+ Counselling sessions. Having completed my Masters in Counselling Psychology, with additional training to work with couples and families, I have a strong academic background and I am keen on expanding my horizon as a therapist. In my practice, I work with a diverse range of concerns including grief, relationships (individuals/couples), attachment issues, dysfunctional family dynamics, parenting, trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, academics, career, workplace challenges, self-esteem, emotional regulation, self-development. As a Relational therapist, I strongly believe an individual's relationship with their environment and people around them plays a key role in shaping one's daily experiences. Keeping this in mind, I strive to model a safe and supportive relationship in the therapeutic space. While I am rooted to viewing the individual's narratives through a Systemic lens, I adopt an eclectic approach in my practice. I proactively aim to hold a space that fosters self-awareness and empowers individuals to lead fulfilling lives. Personally, I am intrigued by the unique stories and vast life experiences each of us have. This pushes me to bring my own human-ness to the sessions, thus establishing a profound connection with the client in therapy. If you think this fits in with your needs, I invite you to begin therapy with me :)
Tomorrow, 22 Sep, 10:00 am IST
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About IHBAS

The history of the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences has a lot to tell. In 1966, it was Delhi's only mental hospital, built on the city's outskirts in Shahdara. Back then, it was known as HMD and had hints of a custodial setting. The patients were kept under supervision. They were housed in closed cells with high walls.

However, in compliance with the court directive issued in 1983, which ordered the remodeling of the hospital into a center for training, treatment, and research, 1993 witnessed a change. With its inception in 1993 under the name of IHBAS, the progress made by the institution stands unparalleled.

IHBAS has been achieving new heights through the efforts of director and professor of psychiatry Dr. Rajinder K. Dhamija. The collaborative efforts of the faculty in the fields of neurology, neurosurgery, clinical psychology, microbiology, pathology, etc., have been unprecedented. Exceptional assistant professors, like Dr. Amit Khanna and Dr. Naveen Grover, have fulfilled the institute's aim of providing comprehensive training and research activities of current interest to its students.

Constantly growing and evolving, IHBAS now has five branches spread across the state of Delhi. These are jointly funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, and the Government of NCT of Delhi. It has also been identified as a nodal agency for implementing the District Mental Health Programme for the capital. Also, it provides Mobile Mental Health Services for the homeless.

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Services provided by this institute can now be accessed by you with just a few clicks. If you are looking for mental health services, turn to DocVita. We can put you in touch with various IHBAS-affiliated specialists who can meet your specific requirements.

DocVita is transforming the mental health field by using telemedicine to increase access to care. Regardless of your location, you can make a video call to a practitioner who has received IHBAS training. All you need is a stable internet connection and a smart device.

Mental health problems are not something you have to handle on your own. Help is accessible regardless of your feelings or the emotional challenges you're trying to overcome. Locate a healthcare professional and arrange your online video consultation through DocVita today.

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