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Panampilly Nagar centre

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Second Floor, Kerala State Housing BoardG-23, Panampilly Nagar Avenue, Panampilly Nagar, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala, India

+91 9061818732

Aroor centre

Aroor

Lakshmi Hospital, Opp. to Malayala Manorama, Aroor, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

+91 9496864960

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Kakkanad Clinic

Building No:37, IFIL Tower, 3rd Floor, 1124, Seaport - Airport Rd, near Sunrise Hospital, Thrikkakara, Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala, India

+91 9846 060 111

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Thrissur

Forms Villas, near Shakthan Manar Flat, Father Vadakkan Road — Mundupalam Road, Shakthan Thampuran Nagar, Veliyannur, Thrissur, Kerala, India

+91 9061 818 732

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Meet our team of licensed psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and counseling specialists dedicated to your growth.

Dr. John K. Ipe

Dr. John K. Ipe

Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Dr. John K. Ipe is a psychologist and psychotherapist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds a PhD in Psychology and brings over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Prasad Amore

Prasad Amore

Rehabilitation Psychologist · Psychotherapist · Author

Prasad Amore is an RCI-registered Rehabilitation Psychologist, psychotherapist and author with professional interests in clinical psychology, affective neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and human behaviour. His work takes an integrative approach to psychological care, considering emotion, learning, behaviour, relationships, development and brain–body processes.

Dr. Bavij Balan

Dr. Bavij Balan

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Bavij Balan is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Softmind, providing psychiatric consultation in Kochi. His qualifications include MBBS, a Diploma in Psychological Medicine, a postgraduate diploma in Child Psychology and a Fellowship in Family Medicine.

Manikandan K A

Manikandan K A

Counselling Psychologist

Manikandan K. A. is a Counselling Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He brings eight years of experience in counselling psychology, with a particular focus on mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural work and anger management.

Karishma Valsan

Karishma Valsan

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Karishma K Valsan is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Thrissur. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and brings over six years of experience across psychological practice and academic work.

Dr. Nishma V M

Dr. Nishma V M

Consultant Psychologist (Clinical)

Dr. Nishma is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. Her areas of practice include women’s mental health, emotional difficulties and relationship concerns.

Hashim Salam

Hashim Salam

Consultant Psychologist

Hashim Abdul Salam is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Diploma in Counselling Psychology and advanced training in CBT skills.

Jis Joy

Jis Joy

Consultant Psychologist

Jis Joy is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds an MA in Psychology, with certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). He has also received training in neurofeedback and neurotechnology.

Aleena Joby

Aleena Joby

Consultant Psychologist

Aleena Joby is a Consultant Psychologist with over five years of experience in psychological support and psychosocial rehabilitation. She holds an MSc in Psychology and a BSc in Psychology, with additional certification in Psychopathology and Interventions.

Keerthana Chandran

Keerthana Chandran

Consultant Medical Psychologist

Medical Psychologist | MSc Medical Psychology | Certificate in CBT | Certificate in ACT

Albin Thomas

Albin Thomas

Psychotherapist

Specializing in adult wellbeing and behavioral transformation with a strong emphasis on neuro-science informed approach.Focuses on helping others understand the brain-behavior connection, enhance resilience and navigate challenges such as stress, interpersonal dynamics and personal development through evidence based strategies.

Ashly Joshy

Ashly Joshy

Psychotherapist

Ashly Joshy is a psychotherapist at Softmind, offering psychotherapy and relationship counselling in Kochi and Aroor. She holds a Master of Social Work from the Bhopal School of Social Sciences, with additional certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness.

Dr. Haritha Damodaran

Dr. Haritha Damodaran

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Haritha Damodaran is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Softmind, providing psychiatric consultation in Kochi for adolescents, adults and older people. She holds an MBBS and an MD in Psychiatry from the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).

Hamna K S

Hamna K S

Consultant Psychologist

Specializing in adult wellbeing and behavioral transformation with a strong emphasis on neuro-science informed approach.Focuses on helping others understand the brain-behavior connection, enhance resilience and navigate challenges such as stress, interpersonal dynamics and personal development through evidence based strategies.

Kripa Xavier

Kripa Xavier

Consultant Psychologist

Kripa Xavier is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, offering psychological counselling in Kochi. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Naveen Thomas

Naveen Thomas

Consultant Psychologist

Naveen is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi, with a focus on adult mental health. He holds an MA in Clinical Psychology and a BA in Psychology and Criminology, with additional certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT).

Nayana Kurian

Nayana Kurian

Consultant Psychologist

Nayana Kurian is a psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi for children, adolescents and adults. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and completed her academic training in Bangalore, where she gained exposure to people from varied cultural backgrounds.

Athira C H

Athira C H

psychotherapist

Compassionate and client-centred psychotherapist focused on emotional well-being, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth

Afreen Duste

Afreen Duste

Psychologist (Clinical)

Afreen M. Duste is a psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kakkanad, Kochi. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology, with additional certification in Applied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.

Anil Kumar V.M

Anil Kumar V.M

Consultant Psychologist

Anil Kumar V. M. holds an MA in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and a Hypnotherapy Practitioner course.

Anly Chandy

Anly Chandy

Consultant Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Anly Chandy is a Consultant Psychologist and Psychotherapist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi for children and adults. She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has completed a Hypnotherapy Practitioner course

Diya John

Diya John

Consultant Psychologist

Dhiya Sarah John is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind. She holds an MSc in Psychology with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology.

Gibi John

Gibi John

Consultant Psychologist

Gibi John is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind and holds an MA in Psychology. She provides psychological counselling, offering space for people to discuss their concerns and explore what they would like support with.

Sinta Binu

Sinta Binu

Psychologist

Sinta Binu has an academic background in Clinical Psychology. She has also completed a certificate course in Psychological Counselling.

Dr. John K. Ipe

Dr. John K. Ipe

Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Dr. John K. Ipe is a psychologist and psychotherapist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds a PhD in Psychology and brings over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Prasad Amore

Prasad Amore

Rehabilitation Psychologist · Psychotherapist · Author

Prasad Amore is an RCI-registered Rehabilitation Psychologist, psychotherapist and author with professional interests in clinical psychology, affective neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and human behaviour. His work takes an integrative approach to psychological care, considering emotion, learning, behaviour, relationships, development and brain–body processes.

Dr. Bavij Balan

Dr. Bavij Balan

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Bavij Balan is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Softmind, providing psychiatric consultation in Kochi. His qualifications include MBBS, a Diploma in Psychological Medicine, a postgraduate diploma in Child Psychology and a Fellowship in Family Medicine.

Manikandan K A

Manikandan K A

Counselling Psychologist

Manikandan K. A. is a Counselling Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He brings eight years of experience in counselling psychology, with a particular focus on mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural work and anger management.

Karishma Valsan

Karishma Valsan

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Karishma K Valsan is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Thrissur. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and brings over six years of experience across psychological practice and academic work.

Dr. Nishma V M

Dr. Nishma V M

Consultant Psychologist (Clinical)

Dr. Nishma is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. Her areas of practice include women’s mental health, emotional difficulties and relationship concerns.

Hashim Salam

Hashim Salam

Consultant Psychologist

Hashim Abdul Salam is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Diploma in Counselling Psychology and advanced training in CBT skills.

Jis Joy

Jis Joy

Consultant Psychologist

Jis Joy is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds an MA in Psychology, with certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). He has also received training in neurofeedback and neurotechnology.

Aleena Joby

Aleena Joby

Consultant Psychologist

Aleena Joby is a Consultant Psychologist with over five years of experience in psychological support and psychosocial rehabilitation. She holds an MSc in Psychology and a BSc in Psychology, with additional certification in Psychopathology and Interventions.

Keerthana Chandran

Keerthana Chandran

Consultant Medical Psychologist

Medical Psychologist | MSc Medical Psychology | Certificate in CBT | Certificate in ACT

Albin Thomas

Albin Thomas

Psychotherapist

Specializing in adult wellbeing and behavioral transformation with a strong emphasis on neuro-science informed approach.Focuses on helping others understand the brain-behavior connection, enhance resilience and navigate challenges such as stress, interpersonal dynamics and personal development through evidence based strategies.

Ashly Joshy

Ashly Joshy

Psychotherapist

Ashly Joshy is a psychotherapist at Softmind, offering psychotherapy and relationship counselling in Kochi and Aroor. She holds a Master of Social Work from the Bhopal School of Social Sciences, with additional certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness.

Dr. Haritha Damodaran

Dr. Haritha Damodaran

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Haritha Damodaran is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Softmind, providing psychiatric consultation in Kochi for adolescents, adults and older people. She holds an MBBS and an MD in Psychiatry from the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).

Hamna K S

Hamna K S

Consultant Psychologist

Specializing in adult wellbeing and behavioral transformation with a strong emphasis on neuro-science informed approach.Focuses on helping others understand the brain-behavior connection, enhance resilience and navigate challenges such as stress, interpersonal dynamics and personal development through evidence based strategies.

Kripa Xavier

Kripa Xavier

Consultant Psychologist

Kripa Xavier is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, offering psychological counselling in Kochi. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Naveen Thomas

Naveen Thomas

Consultant Psychologist

Naveen is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi, with a focus on adult mental health. He holds an MA in Clinical Psychology and a BA in Psychology and Criminology, with additional certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT).

Nayana Kurian

Nayana Kurian

Consultant Psychologist

Nayana Kurian is a psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi for children, adolescents and adults. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and completed her academic training in Bangalore, where she gained exposure to people from varied cultural backgrounds.

Athira C H

Athira C H

psychotherapist

Compassionate and client-centred psychotherapist focused on emotional well-being, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth

Afreen Duste

Afreen Duste

Psychologist (Clinical)

Afreen M. Duste is a psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kakkanad, Kochi. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology, with additional certification in Applied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.

Anil Kumar V.M

Anil Kumar V.M

Consultant Psychologist

Anil Kumar V. M. holds an MA in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and a Hypnotherapy Practitioner course.

Anly Chandy

Anly Chandy

Consultant Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Anly Chandy is a Consultant Psychologist and Psychotherapist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi for children and adults. She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has completed a Hypnotherapy Practitioner course

Diya John

Diya John

Consultant Psychologist

Dhiya Sarah John is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind. She holds an MSc in Psychology with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology.

Gibi John

Gibi John

Consultant Psychologist

Gibi John is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind and holds an MA in Psychology. She provides psychological counselling, offering space for people to discuss their concerns and explore what they would like support with.

Sinta Binu

Sinta Binu

Psychologist

Sinta Binu has an academic background in Clinical Psychology. She has also completed a certificate course in Psychological Counselling.

Dr. John K. Ipe

Dr. John K. Ipe

Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Dr. John K. Ipe is a psychologist and psychotherapist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds a PhD in Psychology and brings over 15 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Prasad Amore

Prasad Amore

Rehabilitation Psychologist · Psychotherapist · Author

Prasad Amore is an RCI-registered Rehabilitation Psychologist, psychotherapist and author with professional interests in clinical psychology, affective neuroscience, evolutionary psychology and human behaviour. His work takes an integrative approach to psychological care, considering emotion, learning, behaviour, relationships, development and brain–body processes.

Dr. Bavij Balan

Dr. Bavij Balan

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Bavij Balan is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Softmind, providing psychiatric consultation in Kochi. His qualifications include MBBS, a Diploma in Psychological Medicine, a postgraduate diploma in Child Psychology and a Fellowship in Family Medicine.

Manikandan K A

Manikandan K A

Counselling Psychologist

Manikandan K. A. is a Counselling Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He brings eight years of experience in counselling psychology, with a particular focus on mindfulness-based cognitive behavioural work and anger management.

Karishma Valsan

Karishma Valsan

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Karishma K Valsan is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Thrissur. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and brings over six years of experience across psychological practice and academic work.

Dr. Nishma V M

Dr. Nishma V M

Consultant Psychologist (Clinical)

Dr. Nishma is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. Her areas of practice include women’s mental health, emotional difficulties and relationship concerns.

Hashim Salam

Hashim Salam

Consultant Psychologist

Hashim Abdul Salam is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, a Diploma in Counselling Psychology and advanced training in CBT skills.

Jis Joy

Jis Joy

Consultant Psychologist

Jis Joy is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi. He holds an MA in Psychology, with certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). He has also received training in neurofeedback and neurotechnology.

Aleena Joby

Aleena Joby

Consultant Psychologist

Aleena Joby is a Consultant Psychologist with over five years of experience in psychological support and psychosocial rehabilitation. She holds an MSc in Psychology and a BSc in Psychology, with additional certification in Psychopathology and Interventions.

Keerthana Chandran

Keerthana Chandran

Consultant Medical Psychologist

Medical Psychologist | MSc Medical Psychology | Certificate in CBT | Certificate in ACT

Albin Thomas

Albin Thomas

Psychotherapist

Specializing in adult wellbeing and behavioral transformation with a strong emphasis on neuro-science informed approach.Focuses on helping others understand the brain-behavior connection, enhance resilience and navigate challenges such as stress, interpersonal dynamics and personal development through evidence based strategies.

Ashly Joshy

Ashly Joshy

Psychotherapist

Ashly Joshy is a psychotherapist at Softmind, offering psychotherapy and relationship counselling in Kochi and Aroor. She holds a Master of Social Work from the Bhopal School of Social Sciences, with additional certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness.

Dr. Haritha Damodaran

Dr. Haritha Damodaran

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr. Haritha Damodaran is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Softmind, providing psychiatric consultation in Kochi for adolescents, adults and older people. She holds an MBBS and an MD in Psychiatry from the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).

Hamna K S

Hamna K S

Consultant Psychologist

Specializing in adult wellbeing and behavioral transformation with a strong emphasis on neuro-science informed approach.Focuses on helping others understand the brain-behavior connection, enhance resilience and navigate challenges such as stress, interpersonal dynamics and personal development through evidence based strategies.

Kripa Xavier

Kripa Xavier

Consultant Psychologist

Kripa Xavier is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, offering psychological counselling in Kochi. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Naveen Thomas

Naveen Thomas

Consultant Psychologist

Naveen is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi, with a focus on adult mental health. He holds an MA in Clinical Psychology and a BA in Psychology and Criminology, with additional certificates in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT).

Nayana Kurian

Nayana Kurian

Consultant Psychologist

Nayana Kurian is a psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi for children, adolescents and adults. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and completed her academic training in Bangalore, where she gained exposure to people from varied cultural backgrounds.

Athira C H

Athira C H

psychotherapist

Compassionate and client-centred psychotherapist focused on emotional well-being, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal growth

Afreen Duste

Afreen Duste

Psychologist (Clinical)

Afreen M. Duste is a psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kakkanad, Kochi. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology, with additional certification in Applied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapy.

Anil Kumar V.M

Anil Kumar V.M

Consultant Psychologist

Anil Kumar V. M. holds an MA in Psychology and a Master of Social Work, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Family Dispute Resolution and a Hypnotherapy Practitioner course.

Anly Chandy

Anly Chandy

Consultant Psychologist & Psychotherapist

Anly Chandy is a Consultant Psychologist and Psychotherapist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Kochi for children and adults. She holds an MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has completed a Hypnotherapy Practitioner course

Diya John

Diya John

Consultant Psychologist

Dhiya Sarah John is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind. She holds an MSc in Psychology with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology.

Gibi John

Gibi John

Consultant Psychologist

Gibi John is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind and holds an MA in Psychology. She provides psychological counselling, offering space for people to discuss their concerns and explore what they would like support with.

Sinta Binu

Sinta Binu

Psychologist

Sinta Binu has an academic background in Clinical Psychology. She has also completed a certificate course in Psychological Counselling.

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