
MSc - Clinical Psychology, M.Phil - Clinical Psychology
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Ms. Steffi Elizabeth Behanan is a Clinical Psychologist, Founder, Mastishk Centre for Behavioural & Psychological Interventions. She has worked with Cadabams Hospital, Bangalore. She pursued her advanced education from non-other than the Premier Institute of Clinical Psychology at the Institute of Behavioural Sciences in Gujarat. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam.On completing the rigorous and specialized Training in Psychotherapeutic modalities at IBS, she became a recognized face in dealing with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, Behaviour Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Training. Her approach towards dealing with her patients has been found to be exemplary. Other areas of her specialty include Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy.She is also well-versed with various psycho-diagnostic assessment tools. These tools help her identify the problems which the patient faces and thereby, deal with it correspondingly. She's is adept in dealing with persons suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Conversion Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and so on. A person with an international vision, her passion is to be able to guide and help the mentally suffering people worldwide, so that they can lead a better and a more meaningful life in their environment.Ms. Steffi is no novice to the field of de-addiction and takes the holistic view of the patient's condition in case of substance abuse such as alcohol and drugs. She works closely with them and their family, to identify the core of the problem for timely recognition and intervention.
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Mrs Steffi is a thorough professional who maintains a steady objective approach that I found very grounding. She takes the time to truly understand your perspective, even when you are struggling to find the right words and gently helps you articulate your thoughts. Throughout my mental health journey, she has guided me by challenging my thought process without ever forcing her own opinions. She has been instrumental in helping me manage my anxiety and fostering my self-growth
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I have consulted Ms. Steffi for a long time and this time specifically for our marital issues. We had been having a lot of conflicts due to our different personalities and our relationship was going quite downhill. Ms. Steffi taught us the valuable skill of communication and helped us improve our relationship. Her ways are very structured and we found her approach to be very practical. She had provided us ways to deal with our issues such that both of us are satisfied with the solution. She has always provided a warm environment for both of us to share our feelings and never felt judged. I admire her professionalism and patience. I have seen many psychologists, but never found someone who practices so professionally and ethically. I have already recommended her to my friends and family and would recommend others to trust her with your mental health issue.
Visited For Personal developmentCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Counselling And Stress ManagementStressCounselling for Depression & Anxiety
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My journey with Steffi was truly transformative. I've worked with other clinical psychologists before Steffi but the approach was that I booked a session with them when I felt the need to speak to them. With Steffi, however, right from the beginning, she laid out a clear plan of action, a level of transparency I hadn't experienced before. This commitment to a structured approach, meeting weekly, provided a clear path forward.
What stood out most was Steffi's unique blend of professionalism and genuine empathy. She approached our sessions with the precision of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, yet her warmth made it feel like discussing challenges with a friend. Her authentic interest in my story created a safe space where I could overcome hurdles.
Steffi's methodical techniques and compassionate guidance made a significant impact on my well-being.
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I have been to the doctor for some help I needed in my personal life. She took the time and effort to understand the issue, suggested appropriate therapy techniques to deal with them; and in a couple of months I saw major improvement in my life. *** ** ****** ******* *** ************* ** *** **** ** *****
Visited For Online CounsellingLife sKILLSStress
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Steffi is extremely professional, and one of the most knowledgeable therapists I have been counseled by. I appreciate her being so honest, and so scientific in her approach- to make me really learn and realize what it is that I struggle with. She helped provide tools so I can better manage my stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms. I am extremely thankful and grateful to her for helping me tremendously through our sessions.
Visited For Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Counselling for Depression & AnxietyTrauma Therapist
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Steffi showcased knowledge on the subject in every session. She listened patiently and explained the root cause of my issues in simple terms. I always felt very refreshed after every session and looked forward to my sessions with her. She was very polite and understanding. She was not quick to come to conclusions which was a relief. I would strongly recommend Steffi to anyone who is seeking psychological intervention. I wish Steffi and the team the very best in their practice.
Visited For Online CounsellingFamily ProblemsIndividual CounsellingAnxiety Disorder CounsellingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Ms. Steffi made it easy to open up to her about whatever it may be even though she's technically a stranger. I was also comfortable while talking to her and didn't sense any kind of judgement nor did I feel threatened about opening up at any point. She made me realise about all the ways I could do things differently in order to ground myself and not be in a constant state of distress. Basically, she's on your side even when it doesn't feel like that. It's comforting to talk to her because even though you are technically her patient, she is efficient at making you feel safe enough to converse about your deepest darkest secrets while also being extremely professional.
Visited For Psychological ProblemsAnxiety Disorder CounsellingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Steffi has been a true guiding light on my journey towards overcoming generalized anxiety disorder and depression. From the very beginning, she displayed a remarkable ability to truly understand my struggles and tailored the treatment to accommodate my comfort and needs. Her open-mindedness and attentiveness were truly commendable as she meticulously deciphered the root of my issues, leaving no stone unturned. Moreover, Steffi's approachability and ease of conversation made our sessions feel like heartfelt conversations rather than clinical appointments. I couldn't have asked for a better ally in my battle against anxiety and depression.
Visited For StressCounselling for Depression & Anxiety
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I started visiting Ms. Steffi for anxiety, anger and stress issues. She listened to my issues very patiently and gave me specific pointers to work on. She also provided me some interesting perspective into some of my personal issues that I had never realized before. This helped me a whole lot to better deal with those scenarios. In some of my initial sessions, she would listen to me way beyond the session duration. She is very friendly and approachable. I would definitely recommend her if you need any psychological help.
Visited For Psychological Problems
Dr. Steffi is cordial to begin with and as agreeable as she is engaging. For a young (relatively) doctor like her, she is surprisingly sharp and is able to understand the issue with astounding ease.
While my problems run deeper than just a few visits, I would hugely recommend Dr Steffi to anyone looking for a good psychologist.