
PhD - Clinical Psychology, M.Phil - Clinical Psychology
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Dr Mahima Sukhwal (she/her) has done M.Phil and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. She has developed two measures for use in the area of Psychotherapy – Outcome Expectancies Questionnaire (OEQ) and Motivation for Psychotherapy Questionnaire (MFPQ).She has 8 years of experience in Individual, Couples, and Family therapy, with people 18 years of age and above. She is trauma-informed and queer affirmative. The approaches/modalities she predominantly uses are Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, and Compassion Focused Therapy.Emotion Focused Therapy, Narrative practices, and Solution focused approaches are frequently intertwined in her integrative stance to therapy. She also often leans on important therapeutic concepts of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural approaches to psychotherapy. She has 3 years of experience in Teaching and Supervision of Psychotherapy cases, psychological assessments, and rehabilitation. She has conducted training programs and webinars on topics such as Suicide Prevention, Dementia, and Stress management.She has presented research work in national and international conferences and won Best Paper Awards for presentations in the areas of psychotherapy as well as spirituality, religiosity and alcohol-related beliefs among college students. She has also published papers in the area of Spirituality, religiosity and alcohol-related beliefs among college students.Her passion is to assist people to heal and grow, through the use of psychological means. When people are held with warmth and compassion, the transformation that they go through is phenomenal.
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I met Dr. Mahima back in 2019 and have recently just graduated therapy. I have a solid grasp of my emotional needs thanks to the conversations with her. She is professional to the point and has always maintained consistency and stability which I require the most throughout the sessions. They were obviously life changing sessions and I have nothing but gratitude for this process and Dr. Mahima Sukhwal.
more..Visited For Counselling for Depression & Anxiety
REVIEW after 2 YEARS of counselling
more..Visited For Anxiety Disorder CounsellingIndividual psychotherapy
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I was going through a very difficult time when I approached her for the cure of my issue. I had lost all hopes, but therapy with Mahima really helped/healed me. She knows very well on how to handle the therapy step by step. She has not only dealt with my current issues, but also have sorted of my past/childhood issues which even I was not aware. She gave new perspective to my life. I am able to cure things from root because of her. I would say after so many experiments, she is one of the best therapists I have come across. She has sorted my life. Thank you for everything.
Visited For Counselling for Depression & AnxietyInterpersonal Relationship IssuesStressFamily ProblemsPersonal development
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To call Dr. Mahima a godsend would be an understatement. I have been taking therapy with her for 2 years now and her guidance has been effective (sometimes even lifesaving) in every aspect of my life. She is a thorough professional, full of warmth and empathy. Her skill and experience are incredible. I was lost and felt absolutely defeated when I booked my first appointment with her but now, I feel like a more mindful, hopeful, resilient and kinder person. My association with her has been a journey filled with healing, growing and true self awakening. Her approach and world view is so nuanced, intricate and balanced. Through our sessions, she was always there for me, even when I wasn't. I am forever grateful that our paths crossed.
9 Surgeries & Treatments

Suicidal Behavior
Grief Counselling
Online Counselling

Individual psychotherapy
Family Counseling

Psychotherapy Adult
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Q: Where does Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD) practice?
A: Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD) practices at Dr. Mahima Sukhwal, Psychotherapist - Annaram.
Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD)?
A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD) for Marriage/ Marital Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Psychotherapy Adult. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
Q: What do patients say about Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD)?
A: Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD) has been recommended by 42 patients and has recieved stories from 25 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD)'s education qualification?
A: Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD) has the following qualifications - PhD - Clinical Psychology, M.Phil - Clinical Psychology.
Q: What does Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD) specialises in ?
A: Dr. Mahima Sukhwal (PhD) specialises as Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist.