Psychology

Samridhi Pahalwan

Clinical Psychologist (RCI Registered)

M.Sc. Clinical Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore M.Phil. Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

“It is a joy to be hidden, but disaster not to be found.”

About Samridhi

Samridhi Pahalwan has spent more than six years working in mental health, supporting children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of settings. She began her career as a Counselling Psychologist in schools and substance use rehabilitation services. As her clinical experience grew, so did her interest in understanding psychological difficulties in more depth, which led her to train in Clinical Psychology. Today, Samridhi draws on both experiences to offer thoughtful, evidence-based therapy shaped around each person’s needs and goals.

My approach: Warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. I aim to understand the broader story of your experiences, relationships, emotions, and sense of self rather than viewing symptoms in isolation. Therapy is tailored to your needs and goals, combining evidence-based approaches with a deeper understanding of longstanding patterns.

Areas I can help with

Personality disordersDepressionAlcohol and substance use (substance use disorders)Dissociation (feeling disconnected from yourself or your surroundings)Complex or long-standing traumaAnxiety and mood difficultiesNeurodivergence (differences in how a person thinks and learns)

Therapies I use

Behavioural therapyCognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness-based approaches, such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Psychodynamic and object relations therapy (exploring how early relationships shape the way we feel and relate to others)Schema therapy (working with long-standing patterns of thinking and feeling)Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), which builds the motivation to change

Professional memberships

Registered Clinical Psychologist — Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

Working with Samridhi

Meet more of our team

Dr. Anu Kant Mital

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Priyanka Mahajan

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Ria Talwar

Counselling Psychologist and Eating Disorder Specialist