Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar (PhD)
MA - Psychology, PhD - Psychology
98% (129 patients)
Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience and the Founder of Manashni, a trauma-informed psychotherapy practice based in Powai, Mumbai. Her work specializes in complex trauma, dissociative conditions, personality disorders, anxiety, and the long-term emotional impact of abuse, neglect, and difficult relational experiences.Her therapeutic approach integrates EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), parts work, and attachment-based frameworks, with an emphasis on safety, emotional regulation, and trauma recovery at the client’s pace. She works with adults, adolescents, and families, and also provides consultation and supervision for mental health professionals working with complex clinical presentations.Dr. Bhagwagar holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, where her doctoral research focused on secondary traumatic stress among psychotherapists in India. She also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from SNDT University and is a Registered Associate Mental Health Professional with the Maharashtra State Mental Health Authority (MSMHA).In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as Faculty with the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD) Professional Training Program (India cohort) and teaches trauma-focused courses at institutions including St. Xavier’s College and Sophia College. She is also Secretary of the ISSTD Asia Regional Online Community (Asia ROC) and a Founding Board Member of the Mental Health Support Foundation (MHSF).Her work has been published in journals such as the Asian Journal of Psychiatry and the Journal of EMDR Practice and Research, and she regularly presents at national and international conferences on trauma, dissociation, and therapist well-being. Her contributions to trauma research and training have been recognized through the David Caul Graduate Research Award and the President’s Award from ISSTD (2026).Beyond therapy and teaching, Dr. Bhagwagar is actively engaged in mental health advocacy and public education through media writing, webinars, and community initiatives aimed at improving trauma-informed mental health literacy in India.
Patient Stories for Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar (PhD)
I've been consulting Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar for 10 years and she has been amazing. She creates a safe, compassionate, and practical space that helps me understand myself better and apply useful tools daily. The sessions are always purposeful, and I leave with more clarity than when I arrived.
I would highly recommend Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar. She understands and acknowledges the emotions shared with her and creates a safe space in therapy. You feel supported throughout your healing journey, and the online session went smoothly overall.
She has an empathic as well as a sharp mind. She is able to navigate tricky subjects of her clients with kindness and honesty.
I recommend Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar. The consultation was positive and I felt comfortable during the session.
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Hvovi has a great professional approach to the therapy sessions - is punctual and builds a connect. She has a great approach and does an in-depth understanding of the situation before proceeding with the healing process.
I have been doing developmental work with her for close to a decade and she has been an enabler and catalyst, responsible for the outstanding results we’ve been able to achieve.
Please bear in mind, therapy is a slow process a lot of work is self driven, there is no magic pill.
The very thought of undergoing treatment for depression makes you uncomfortable and afraid.however Dr.Hvovi not only made me feel at home the moment I walked in but she was so careful and gentle in the entire process leading to the start of sessions that I developed confidence in my ability to overcome it. The tests I underwent *** **** **** ******* *** ******** results pertaining to what my issues were, then the sessions have with time not only made me calm and much jovial on a daily basis but has made me look at this issue with much open mind.i feel very free to share every intricate details with her and the sessions are absolutely worth it and makes you so positive and forward looking to the treatment. It is helping me grow a better life. She is very informed,educative,supportive and motivational all through, with that personal touch of affection which a person undergoing turmoil would need. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs to discuss and talk to someone about a disturbed state/mindframe or any issues related to clinical psychology!
Hvovi is a great professional who makes every possible effort to understand the needs of her clients and builds solutions jointly which are practical and easy to understand aimed to help achieve great results. She is able to connect with her client at a level where both are able to work towards a set objective.
During the session, she is extremely focused and is able to guide the conversation towards a logical conclusion.
I have been working with Hvovi for a while and have made significant progress in self awareness leading to sustained and positive changes.
I have to make a special mention of her professionalism, preparedness and honesty while dealing with her cases.
From my very first session, I felt understood and supported. Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar‚*** compassionate and professional approach has already made a positive difference in my well-being and outlook. The online session was smooth and easy to interact with, making the overall experience excellent.
It felt like home. I could pour my heart out to Dr. Hvovi Bhagwagar‚**she‚**s very empathetic, remembers past conversations, and puts me at ease. Therapy with her has greatly helped my mental health, even though some sessions are emotionally draining.
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She takes interest in listening to the patient and jots down all the inputs in her computer, even if the patient has forgotten to tell certain circumstances and symptoms she tries to make sure she has recorded all the symptoms, she records the past treatment session and even if the patient has forgotten the past she reminds the patient about what happened in the past session she recaps it and relates it to the present. She does not give up on her patients she guides them positively.
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