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About Psychology

Support for Emotional Wellbeing, Coping and Personal Growth

The Psychology service at Sitaram Bhartia Institute of Science and Research provides a safe, confidential and supportive space for individuals, couples, parents, children, adolescents and families to understand emotional, behavioural, relationship, parenting, work-related and adjustment concerns.

Psychological wellbeing affects how we think, feel, relate, work, cope with stress and respond to everyday challenges. Concerns such as anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, work pressure, fertility concerns, pregnancy-related transitions, chronic illness and major life changes can affect emotional health at any age.

Our approach is respectful, evidence-informed and centred on the person’s lived experience. The focus is on helping people understand patterns, build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships and support long-term wellbeing.

Conditions and Concerns We Support

Our Psychology service supports people dealing with a wide range of emotional, behavioural and adjustment-related concerns, including:

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Panic and excessive worry
  • Low mood and depression-related concerns
  • Emotional distress
  • Difficulty managing emotions or anger
  • Sleep problems linked to stress
  • Relationship, marital or family concerns
  • Work stress and burnout
  • Grief, loss and trauma
  • Low self-esteem
  • Overthinking and negative thought patterns
  • Parenting stress
  • Child and adolescent emotional concerns
  • Behavioural concerns in children
  • Academic and social concerns
  • Fertility-related emotional stress
  • Pregnancy and postpartum adjustment
  • Chronic illness-related emotional concerns
  • Caregiver stress
  • Difficulty coping with major life transitions
  • Need for self-awareness, coping and personal growth

Our Psychology Services

Psychological Consultation

A psychology consultation helps understand emotional, behavioural, personal, family, work, relationship and health-related concerns in a structured and supportive way.

During the session, the psychologist may discuss:

  • Current concerns
  • Emotional patterns
  • Stressors at home, work or in relationships
  • Sleep, appetite, mood and daily functioning
  • Past coping patterns
  • Support systems
  • Family or parenting concerns
  • Health-related stress
  • Previous therapy or psychiatric treatment
  • Goals for counselling or therapy

Based on the assessment, the psychologist may suggest therapy sessions, short-term counselling, family involvement, psychological assessment, referral to psychiatry, or coordination with other specialists where required.

Anxiety and Stress Support

Anxiety and stress may affect thoughts, emotions, sleep, concentration, body symptoms, relationships and daily functioning.

Psychological support may help with:

  • Excessive worry
  • Panic symptoms
  • Fear or avoidance
  • Restlessness
  • Overthinking
  • Work-related stress
  • Decision fatigue
  • Stress-related physical symptoms
  • Difficulty relaxing
  • Adjustment difficulties

Therapy may focus on identifying triggers, understanding thought patterns, learning coping strategies and building healthier responses to stress.

Depression and Low Mood Support

Low mood, sadness, loss of motivation or emotional numbness can affect work, relationships, self-care and quality of life.

Psychological support may help people experiencing:

  • Persistent sadness
  • Hopelessness
  • Loss of interest
  • Guilt
  • Low self-worth
  • Fatigue
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Withdrawal from people or activities
  • Difficulty functioning in daily life

The psychologist works with the person to understand emotional patterns, strengthen coping skills and support recovery.

Relationship and Family Concerns

Relationships can be affected by communication difficulties, emotional distance, conflict, stress, life transitions, caregiving responsibilities or unresolved concerns.

Psychology support may help with:

  • Marital or relationship stress
  • Family conflict
  • Communication difficulties
  • Emotional disconnection
  • Adjustment after major life changes
  • Parenting-related stress
  • Caregiver stress
  • Coping with difficult family dynamics

Sessions may support better communication, emotional understanding, boundaries and practical coping strategies.

Grief, Loss and Trauma Support

Loss, trauma and distressing life events can affect emotional wellbeing, sleep, relationships, work and daily functioning.

Psychological support provides a safe space to process:

  • Grief and bereavement
  • Difficult life events
  • Trauma-related distress
  • Emotional shock
  • Fear, guilt or helplessness
  • Major life transitions
  • Ongoing distress after a difficult experience

Care is provided sensitively and at a pace that feels safe for the person.

Work Stress and Burnout

Work-related stress can affect emotional health, sleep, concentration, decision-making, productivity and relationships.

Psychology support may help with:

  • Workplace pressure
  • Burnout
  • Emotional exhaustion
  • Performance anxiety
  • Decision fatigue
  • Work-life imbalance
  • Difficulty coping with responsibilities
  • Conflict at work
  • Stress-related physical symptoms

The goal is to help individuals build coping strategies, boundaries, emotional resilience and healthier routines.

Women’s Mental Health Support

Women may experience emotional concerns during fertility treatment, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, parenting, hormonal changes, caregiving or life transitions.

Support may be helpful for:

  • Fertility-related stress
  • Pregnancy anxiety
  • Postpartum emotional changes
  • Parenting stress
  • Relationship changes after childbirth
  • Caregiver burden
  • Hormonal transition-related emotional concerns
  • Emotional adjustment during major life stages

Where needed, psychologists may coordinate with obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, paediatrics, fertility specialists or other teams.

Child, Adolescent and Parenting Concerns

Children and adolescents may need psychological support for emotional, behavioural, academic, social or adjustment-related concerns.

Support may be provided for:

  • Anxiety or fears
  • Low mood
  • Behavioural concerns
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Academic stress
  • Social difficulties
  • Parent-child relationship concerns
  • School adjustment
  • Parenting stress
  • Coping with illness, change or loss

Parents may also receive guidance on communication, routines, positive parenting and emotional support at home.

Chronic Illness and Health-Related Adjustment

Living with illness, pain, treatment, fertility concerns, surgery, caregiving or lifestyle changes can affect emotional wellbeing.

Psychological support may help individuals and families cope with:

  • Chronic illness
  • Pain
  • Treatment-related stress
  • Fertility or reproductive health concerns
  • Pregnancy-related medical concerns
  • Surgery or recovery-related anxiety
  • Lifestyle changes after diagnosis
  • Caregiver stress
  • Fear, uncertainty or adjustment difficulty

The aim is to support emotional coping alongside medical care.

Our Approach to Therapy

At Sitaram Bhartia, psychological care is collaborative, respectful and goal-oriented.

Our approach may include:

  • Detailed emotional and behavioural assessment
  • Supportive counselling
  • Cognitive and behavioural strategies
  • Stress-management techniques
  • Emotional regulation skills
  • Communication and relationship support
  • Parenting guidance
  • Lifestyle and coping-focused interventions
  • Psychological assessment where required
  • Referral to psychiatry or other specialists where needed
  • Follow-up support

Therapy is not about judgement or advice-giving. It is a structured process that helps people understand themselves better, recognise patterns and build healthier responses to challenges.

What to Expect in a Psychology Session

During your first session, the psychologist may discuss:

  • Your current concerns
  • Emotional, personal, family, work or health-related stressors
  • Sleep, appetite, mood and daily functioning
  • Past coping patterns
  • Support systems
  • Family or relationship context
  • Any previous therapy or psychiatric treatment
  • Goals you would like to work towards

Based on your needs, the psychologist may suggest regular therapy sessions, short-term counselling, family involvement, psychological assessment, or referral to a psychiatrist if medication evaluation may be helpful.

Psychology and Psychiatry: What Is the Difference?

A psychologist supports emotional and behavioural concerns through counselling, psychotherapy, psychological assessment and coping strategies.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can diagnose psychiatric conditions and prescribe medicines when required.

In many cases, psychology and psychiatry work together. Some people may benefit from therapy alone, while others may need combined support from both services.

Confidential and Non-Judgemental Support

We understand that talking about emotional concerns can feel difficult. Many people delay seeking help because they fear being judged, misunderstood or labelled.

At Sitaram Bhartia, psychological care is provided with privacy, sensitivity and respect. The goal is to help individuals and families feel heard, understood and supported.

Integrated Care for Mind and Body

Emotional wellbeing is closely connected to physical health. Stress and psychological distress can affect sleep, appetite, immunity, pain, chronic disease management, fertility, pregnancy, recovery and overall quality of life.

Where needed, psychologists may coordinate with doctors and other specialists to support holistic care.

This may include coordination with:

  • Psychiatry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Paediatrics
  • Geriatrics
  • Diabetes and Endocrinology
  • Oncology
  • Pain Management
  • Fertility and IVF
  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Who Can Benefit from Psychological Support?

Psychological support can help:

Adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression or relationship concerns
Children and adolescents with emotional, behavioural, academic or social concerns
Parents seeking guidance for child or adolescent concerns
Women navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum or caregiving stress
Individuals coping with chronic illness or major life changes
Families needing support during emotionally difficult periods
People who want to improve self-awareness, coping and emotional resilience

When Should You See a Psychologist?

You may consider meeting a psychologist if you are experiencing:

  • Persistent stress, worry, fear or anxiety
  • Low mood, sadness, hopelessness or loss of interest
  • Difficulty managing emotions or anger
  • Sleep problems linked to stress or emotional distress
  • Relationship, marital or family-related concerns
  • Work stress, burnout or difficulty coping with pressure
  • Grief, loss, trauma or difficult life events
  • Low self-esteem, guilt, overthinking or negative thought patterns
  • Parenting stress or child-related emotional concerns
  • Difficulty adjusting to illness, fertility issues, pregnancy, postpartum changes or major transitions
  • Need for emotional support while managing chronic health conditions
  • Difficulty coping with daily responsibilities
  • Desire to build healthier coping skills and emotional resilience

Seeking help early can make it easier to understand patterns, develop coping strategies and prevent concerns from becoming overwhelming.

When to Seek Urgent Help

Please seek immediate medical help if there are:

  • Thoughts of self-harm
  • Thoughts of harming others
  • Severe distress
  • Severe confusion
  • Sudden behavioural changes
  • Loss of touch with reality
  • Inability to stay safe
  • Overdose or self-harm concern

In an emergency, visit the nearest emergency department or contact local emergency services immediately.

Doctors and Care Team

The Psychology service is supported by psychologists, counsellors, psychiatrists, physicians, paediatricians, obstetricians, nurses, coordinators and other specialists where required.

The team works together to provide psychological assessment, counselling, therapy support, parent guidance, family support, psychiatry referral where needed, and coordinated care for emotional and health-related concerns.

Why Choose Sitaram Bhartia for Psychology?

Confidential and Respectful Care

Psychological consultations are handled with privacy, sensitivity and respect.

Supportive, Non-Judgemental Environment

The service provides a safe space where individuals and families can speak openly and feel heard.

Evidence-Informed Therapy Approaches

Care is based on psychological principles, structured assessment and therapy approaches suited to the person’s needs.

Support Across Age Groups

The service supports adults, couples, parents, children, adolescents and families with emotional, behavioural, relationship, parenting and adjustment-related concerns.

Coordination with Psychiatry

Where medication evaluation or psychiatric support may be helpful, psychologists may coordinate with psychiatrists.

Integrated Medical Support

Psychologists may work with other medical specialities when emotional concerns are linked with chronic illness, fertility, pregnancy, pain, recovery or major health changes.

Focus on Coping and Resilience

Therapy helps individuals understand patterns, build coping skills, improve emotional regulation and strengthen resilience.

Person-Centred Care

The approach is centred on the person’s lived experience, goals, values, family context and emotional needs.

Support for Families and Parents

Parents and families may receive guidance for communication, behaviour, adjustment and emotional support where appropriate.

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Dr. Atulya Gurha

Dr. Atulya Gurha

Consultant Clinical Psychologist,
Psychology

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