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The Department of Clinical Psychology offers clinical services for those in need of psychological intervention. We are professional Clinical Psychologists licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). All consultants are trained in assessment, diagnosis and specialised psychological treatments for various clinical mental health conditions across the life span – from childhood to old age. 

The field of clinical psychology focuses on clinical applications of psychological principles for treatment of various mental health conditions. Ours is a relatively young department in the hospital, with humble beginnings in the year 2009. We are dedicated to providing evidenced based psychological care, counselling and psychotherapy to our patients. We work in close liaison with various other departments of the hospital and are deeply committed to providing efficient mental health support and care for those in need. 

Specialties

The department functions as different units. Each unit has consultant Clinical Psychologists with specialised training and experience in handling patient care. All units provide out-patient services on all working days. We provide in person/direct as well as online consultations. 

  • Adult Clinical Psychology Unit 
  • Child & Adolescent Unit  
  • Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation Unit 
  • Psychiatry Services Unit 
  • Behaviour Therapy Unit 
  • Family & Marital Therapy Unit 
  • Liaison Services Unit 
  • Community Services Unit 

Diseases Treated

Our team efficiently provides psychological evaluations and intervention of all mental health conditions across the lifespan. 

Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Adult & Geriatric Clinical Psychology Services

Liaison & Community Services 

Features

  • An independent department with daily out-patient services 
  • A strong team of professional Clinical Psychologists certified by the Rehabilitation Council of India 
  • State of the art psychological assessments and diagnostic services 
  • Evidence-based psychological interventions for mental health disorders.
  • Liaison with other clinical departments in the hospital towards enhanced patient care and addressing psychological needs. 
  • Online & in-person consultation services offered. 
  • In addition, the department also runs the prestigious MPhil Clinical Psychology programme, a 2 year course recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) as mandatory qualification for Clinical Psychologists to practice across India.  

Why
choose us

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Why Choose Us
  • Independent and fully functional Clinical Psychology department within a leading tertiary care hospital.
  • Expert team of mental health professionals delivering accurate diagnosis and effective treatment
  • Convenient access through direct walk-in consultations and referrals from other departments
  • Most trusted referral centre for clinical psychology by both private and public institutions
  • Specialised clinics to provide focused care for your unique psychological needs
What We Offer

The Department of Clinical Psychology provides the following services:

Psychological Assessments

  • Developmental assessment 
  • Intelligence assessment (IQ testing) 
  • Aptitude testing/ Career Interest evaluation 
  • Evaluations specific to various clinical conditions (see diseases treated) 
  • Personality evaluations 
  • Neuropsychological assessment 
  • Marital & Family assessment 
  • Diagnostic psychometry for various psychiatric disorders 

Psychological interventions & Psychotherapy

  • Psychological Counselling 
  • Supportive Psychotherapy 
  • Relaxation Training 
  • Behaviour Modification & Therapy 
  • Problem solving & Social Skill Training 
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 
  • Interpersonal Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) 
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
  • Marital/ Couple Psychotherapy 
  • Family Therapy/ Family counseling 
  • Trauma focused interventions 
  • Play Therapy 
  • Neuropsychological rehabilitation/ Cognitive retraining 
  • Remedial Training  
  • Biofeedback  
  • Group Therapies 
  • Brief Therapies 
  • Motivation Enhancement Therapy (MET) 
  • Management of substance use disorders & behavioral addictions

Online Psychotherapy Services
We also offer online consultations for psychotherapy services which can be availed at your convenience.

Contact Us

Appointments: +91-484-2858433, +91-484-2851234

Email: clinicalpsychology@aims.amrita.edu

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