Mrs Capt Purba Panchbhai (Retd), MA

Family Therapist

“I'm an ex Army officer. Since past about 14 years, I'm working as a professional psychological counselor. I am a freelancef. I have the expenditure of working with children with special needs as well as with couples also. I also train candidates for interviews. I conduct individual as well as group sessions”

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About Me

I support families, couples, and individuals navigating life's challenges. With extensive experience as a psychological counsellor, I offer a grounded, practical approach. My work includes helping children with special needs and guiding couples to strengthen their connections. I also provide individual and group sessions focused on building confidence and effective communication. Clients seeking clear, actionable support to move forward will find a compassionate space here.

Approach

After years in the Army and sixteen years in counselling, my work moves with clear structure and a steady pace, helping clients take practical steps forward. Sessions in Dehradun, in Bengali, Hindi/Urdu or English, and online, are focused, time‑respecting and geared to real-life problems. I use brief hands-on exercises, role play and simple between-session tasks to spot patterns and shift responses around anger, anxiety, relationship strain or child behaviour, tracking small changes each week. Those seeking straightforward, actionable support tend to find this rhythm helpful.

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Basic Information

Dehradun, India

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Family Therapy
A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Marriage and Family Therapist Associate
A therapist in training working toward full licensure in marriage and family therapy, practising under clinical supervision.
Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Child / Adolescent Therapy
Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.
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Guided Visualisation
A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.
Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Children
Couples
Families
Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.