Suma

Ms Suma N.

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

RCI Licensed Clinical Psychologist

About Me

This licensed clinical psychologist offers a grounded space for individuals seeking clarity and support. They bring a rigorous yet compassionate approach, rooted in extensive clinical psychology training, to understanding your unique experiences. Sessions aim to help you navigate challenges, fostering self-awareness and practical ways forward. This practitioner is particularly suited for those who value expert guidance delivered with warmth and precision.

Approach

Therapy here feels structured and attentive, balancing careful assessment with clear, doable steps that respect your pace. In sessions I blend focused skill-practice with reflective exploration—short mindfulness practices, behavioral experiments and value-based goals often surface, and we plan brief between-session tasks that feel relevant to daily life. The work is collaborative and paced to build tolerance and choice rather than quick fixes. People juggling anxiety, relationships or burnout who want practical, steady change tend to find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

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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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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Wellness Support

    Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Communities
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • 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).

    Learn more about Stress / Burnout

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Qualifications


Osmania University

Bangalore University

Registrations


Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

Clinical Psychologist

Service Area


Deepashri Multispeciality Hospital

In-person & Online

J P Nagar

Bangalore, Karnataka

India