dr. Ananya sinha

Dr. Ananya Sinha is an RCI-registered trauma-informed, LGBTQ-affirmative Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years of experience. She is an International Affiliate member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and a member of the Global Clinical Practice Network of World Health Organisation (WHO) and also a member of Society for Psychotherapy Research, Europe (EU) chapter. She pursued her M.Phil. in Clinical psychology from the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi and her Ph.D. from the prestigious Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). She has been the university topper in her MPhil course and believes in providing empathetic, safe, non-judgemental spaces to her clients. She regards her profession as an opportunity to serve people and help them overcome their challenges She has extensively worked with multicultural clients and is specialised in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma focussed work, Couples Therapy and LGBT-affirmative therapy. A NET and SET qualified Senior Research Fellow recognised by the University Grants Commission and recipient of the Presidential Faculty Fellowship, Binghamton University, The United States of America; her doctoral work delved into the ethical aspects of psychotherapy and counselling.

 She has written book chapters, published her research in international journals and has been invited as speaker in multiple international conferences. She had served as a Clinical Psychologist in Dumdum Central Correctional Home, West Bengal and in multiple mental health clinics. She has also held teaching positions at Christ University, University of Calcutta and the Indian Psychoanalytical Society. She has been quoted in the Telegraph, Economic Times, The Wire, Parent Circle, Newslaundry and the like.

What is therapy to me? 

Therapy to me is a collaborative journey between a client and therapist to discover the issues that may be of concern to the client, eventually leading to healing and growth.

Therapeutic approach

 I believe that therapy involves creating an empathetic, safe and non-judgmental environment for the clients. While I have a strong psychoanalytical foundation, my approach is primarily client-centered and compassion-focussed. I attempt to develop tailormade intervention plans for my clients, and often resort to an eclectic approach based on the client’s needs.

Areas of Expertise

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy.

Languages known

English, Bengali, Hindi

Rates

Individual therapy: Rs 5000 ; Couple therapy: Rs 6000