About Samarpan

Dr Harish Shetty is a practising Psychiatrist with a postgraduate degree in Psychological Medicine and a postgraduate diploma in Comparative mythology from Bombay University. He completed his MBBS, DPM and MD from T. N. Medical College and Seth G. S. Medical College respectively.

Dr Harish Shetty has immense experience in School Mental Health and has conducted workshops for students, teachers, School Heads & the Non-teaching staff for more than two decades. Dr Harish Shetty is working in the area of ‘suicide prevention and is actively working in schools and colleges. Dr Shetty has several National and International Publications to his credit.

He is an Associate Professor of Global Mental Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. His research interests encompass global mental health, and particularly development and testing of contextually appropriate complex interventions for a range of mental health. He is also actively involved in the capacity building of mental health researchers and lay health workers across the world.

A Registered Nurse, CBT Therapist ,Certified Substance Abuse Therapist, Specialist Alcohol and Addictions Counsellor and Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist working in the mental health field since 1991; Martin has had a wide range of experience in management and supervisory roles within established healthcare systems, and has provided consultancy services to a number of private and public sector organizations in the UK and Asia in terms of management, policy writing, accreditation and recruitment.

Martin’s addictions experience has been in developing inpatient services in Asia since 2009, both clinical and operational, and has been instrumental in expanding and developing a non 12 step inpatient treatment centre and opening a further inpatient centre with a 12 step approach, implementing KIPU Electronic Records, strengthening hospital partnerships, introducing a Scholarship for students under the Masters in Addiction Studies Program at The ASEAN Institute for Health

Development and working with an international accreditation body. As well as being an experienced administrator of inpatient settings, Martin is an experienced clinician who is skilled in delivering group and individual therapy with a variety of modalities, such as CBT, DBT, RPT and MET.

He has opened or restructured six different residential programs, and ran the largest private rehab operator in SE Asia up until 2020.

Martin has also been a speaker at multiple international conferences on addiction in UK, USA , Thailand, India, and also at ASEAN conferences. He has also guest lectured at Mahidol University (Thailand), University of Sargodha (Pakistan) Institute of Medical Sciences (Pakistan) and has been a representative on the CARF Standards Advisory Committee for 2016. He is a regular speaker on Relapse Prevention and presented in 2023 and 2024 at GORSKI-CENAPS preventing Relapse Symposium in The USA.

Martin has worked closely with The Thai MoPH and Thanyarak institute during his time in Thailand, and was a regular attendee at training and symposiums.

Martin worked has Director of Residential Services for Samarpan, from July 2021 and was involved in the opening of a new in-patient facility in Pune, developing the inpatient clinical model, and overseeing the day to day operations of the center and in June 2024 took on the role of COO for Samarpan.

Obi Unaka is a Chief Clinical Officer and Addictions Therapist with over 20 years of experience in addiction recovery and mental health. He specializes in substance and process addictions, dual diagnosis, trauma-informed therapy, and relapse prevention. Obi has worked across residential, outpatient, criminal justice, and community settings in the UK and India, delivering evidence-based, empathetic, and ethical care. At Samarpan, he leads clinical supervision, program development, and training, ensuring seamless and high-quality care for clients. He combines clinical expertise with visionary leadership to provide a full continuum of support for individuals and families, fostering lasting recovery and meaningful change.

Dr. Anu Kant Mital is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist with 35+ years of experience in mental health. He specializes in psychiatric care, forensic and medico-legal psychiatry, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and family interventions. Dr. Mital has worked across hospitals, private clinics, and international mental health programs, combining medical expertise with psychological insight. At Samarpan, he provides psychiatric consultations, therapy, and clinical supervision, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based, and ethically grounded care. His approach emphasizes personalized treatment, resilience-building, and holistic mental wellbeing.

Nikita Bhati is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with 13+ years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and families. She uses evidence-based approaches, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, hypnotherapy, and trauma-focused techniques and provides personalized care in a safe, collaborative space. At Samarpan, she offers in-person and virtual consultations for anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociative disorders, substance use, and family or couple challenges, while also conducting workshops and training. With a Doctorate from AIIMS, an M.Phil from NIMHANS, and a Master’s from Amity University, Nikita delivers accessible, stigma-free, holistic mental health care.

UK-Trained Counselling Psychologist

Specialist in Eating Disorders & Body Image

Integrative Therapy Expert

About Dr. Ria

Dr. Ria Talwar brings a wealth of clinical knowledge combined with a compassionate, integrative approach to therapy. Trained in the UK and equipped with advanced qualifications, she supports clients through complex mental health challenges with warmth and expertise, helping them find healing and resilience in mind and body.

Role at Samarpan

As a Counselling Psychologist and Eating Disorder Specialist, Dr. Ria provides personalized therapy, therapeutic group facilitation, and workshops designed to enhance psychological wellbeing. She works with individuals facing eating disorders, mood and anxiety challenges, interpersonal issues, and grief. Her focus is on:

One-to-One Integrative Therapy Using CBT, Psychodynamic & Person-Centred Approaches

Specialized CBT Models for Eating Disorders (CBT-E & CBT-T) and Family-Based Treatment

Supporting Women’s Health, Body Image, and Emotional Healing

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What She Brings to the Table

Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych), City, University of London

MSc in Applied Clinical Psychology, University of Bath

BSc (Hons) in Psychology, University of Bath

HCPC Registered Counselling Psychologist

She has clinical experience in:

Mental health charities, NHS, and private sector settings

Eating disorder clinics working with adults, adolescents, and families

Mood and anxiety disorder services and perinatal mental health

Her Approach:

Dr. Ria believes healing is a collaborative journey. She integrates cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, and person-centred therapies tailored to each client’s needs. Her specialist training in eating disorder therapies ensures compassionate, evidence-based support.

She focuses on:

Eating Disorders & Body Dysmorphia

Mood, Anxiety & Trauma-Informed Therapy

Interpersonal Relationships, Grief & Loss

How Dr. Ria Will Help

At Samarpan, Dr. Ria offers a safe, supportive space where clients can understand themselves better, overcome complex challenges, and build lasting emotional wellbeing. Whether through individual therapy or group workshops, her goal is to empower clients with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for recovery.

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Tanushri Tejas Talekar

Mumbai, India | 15+ Years of Clinical Experience

Tanushri Talekar is an experienced Consultant Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of dedicated work in the field of mental health. Her clinical approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based interventions, and a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, children, and families navigate psychological challenges with care and confidence. She creates a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative therapeutic space that fosters healing, insight, and emotional resilience.

Role at Samarpan

At Samarpan, Tanushri offers both in-person and virtual consultations, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her sessions are grounded in evidence-based techniques and an eclectic therapeutic framework tailored to the unique emotional and psychological needs of each client.

She focuses on:

• Eclectic Integration of CBT, DBT, Transactional Analysis to address anxiety, depression, relational conflicts, and personality-related concerns.
• Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy that emphasizes emotional safety and healing from past experiences
• Support for Adolescents & Parents through individual therapy, parenting guidance, and developmental assessments
• Couple & Marital Counselling that enhances communication, emotional connection, and conflict resolution
• Mental Health Education & Awareness, offering psychoeducational workshops, corporate wellness programs, and school-based interventions

What She Brings to the Table

• Master’s in Clinical Psychology, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai • Certified in:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Advanced Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (ACRPS)
• Hypnotherapy (Levels 1 & 2)
• Transactional Analysis (TA)
• Eclectic Therapeutic Approach, integrating CBT, DBT, TA, Hypnotherapy, and Trauma-Informed Practices
• Former Consultant Psychologist at Masina Hospital, Mumbai (10 years)

Clinical Specializations & Expertise:

• Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Dysregulation
• Trauma-Informed Therapy & PTSD
• Serious Mental Illnesses – Mood Disorders, Psychotic Disorders • Addiction and Behavioural

Concerns

• Relationship, Couple & Marital Counselling
• Adolescent and Parenting Counselling
• Medico-Legal Counselling & Clinical Assessments
• Corporate Mental Health Programs & Employee Wellbeing Initiatives

Public Mental Health Advocacy

Tanushri is passionate about spreading awareness around emotional wellbeing and psychological care. Her work has been featured in national media and online platforms including:

Elle India, The Indian Express, The Free Press Journal, Firstpost, Times Now Marathi, Tweak India, POPxo Marathi, and others.

Her Approach:

Tanushri believes that therapy should honour each client’s unique story, and that true healing happens when past wounds are acknowledged with compassion. She integrates techniques from various modalities like CBT, DBT, TA, Hypnotherapy, and emerging trauma therapies to create a holistic, flexible, and personalized care plan for every client.

She focuses on:

• Using an eclectic, evidence-based therapeutic approach
• Mindfulness & Emotional Dysregulation

How Tanushri Can Help

Whether supporting individuals through depression and anxiety, guiding couples through relationship stress, or helping adolescents cope with developmental challenges, Tanushri’s goal is to promote lasting psychological growth. She believes in making mental health care accessible, stigma-free, and rooted in trust.

Bhakti is a Counselling Psychologist with eight years of experience. Her academic training has been focused on the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of various mental health disorders. Bhakti employs various modalities like Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has been trained in various psychometric tools like Projective tests. Her training has been focused with various demographics ranging from children, adolescents, adults & couples.

She has worked with an integrative and holistic approach for challenges in Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Substance use disorders, Schizophrenia Spectrum, OCD related disorders other Anxiety disorders and Trauma, Childhood Trauma.

With extensive experience in the field of trauma, specializing in the complexities of abandonment, neglect, sexual abuse, and physical abuse. She has developed a profound understanding of the psychological and emotional impacts these experiences have on individuals.

She uses Integrative approach while working with mental health conditions. Bhakti is a firm believer in the humanistic approach and Trauma-focused therapy approach and believes that each individual has the inherent capacity and resilience of individuals to navigate and overcome significant emotional hardships and create supportive environment.

At Samarpan, she offers one-to-one therapy sessions, psycho-educational groups and process groups as well as couples’ sessions for clients dealing with addiction, trauma, personality disorders, anxiety and depression.