Risana Kalathingal ^(she/her)🏳️‍🌈

20. November, 2024.

After experiencing extreme anxiety, I sought support from psychologist Risana. Therapy was helpful from the first session, and we discussed treatment options without pressure. After three weeks, I felt much better and could return to my previous activities. Risana is the best. View Google Review

Therapeutic Approach

Risana is a client centered, trauma and attachment focused therapist. She has experience of working with adults and adolescents with various concerns such as anxiety, depression, interpersonal concerns, trauma, ADHD, emotional difficulties, substance use etc. She has trained in various therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindful Based Cognitive Therapy, Humanistic therapy and so on. She prefers taking the eclectic approach because she believes that there is no single treatment which is fit for all. She embraces authenticity, genuity, transparency, and natural responsiveness to foster strong therapeutic connections and support clients in overcoming their difficulties.

Additional Trainings / Certifications

• Fellowship in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Certificate in Basic Mental Health Program Under Mental Health Action Trust

Achievements

• Qualified the UGC-NET for eligibility for Lectureship in Psychology NET in Psychology
• Presented paper on “DEATHAS AND POST-TRUMATIC GROWTH DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC
• Participated in the International conference on Global perspective on Geriatric care organized by center for geriatric studies, Department of psychology, University of Kerala and Assumptions university, Thailand

Registrations

• Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)