Children First ExpertDr Avnika Bansal
Reg. No.: 53779
M.B.B.S, MD Psychiatry
6 years of experience
I am a psychiatrist with a special interest in child and adolescent mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders.
My clinical work focuses on helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care.
I integrate clinical psychiatry with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to help children, adolescents, and their families navigate challenges such as anxiety, mood concerns, attention difficulties, and behavioural issues.
My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on building coping skills, emotional regulation, and long-term resilience.
Having trained and worked at institutions such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Christian Medical College, I have been involved in multidisciplinary care across both clinical and pediatric hospital settings.
I aim to create a space where individuals feel heard, understood, and comfortable seeking support, while working closely with families and schools to ensure meaningful and sustained progress.
Concerns I can help with
I have difficulty paying attentionI get distracted very easilyI worry too muchI feel nervous all the timeI feel sad most of the timeSomething feels wrong with meI don’t feel motivatedI have mood swingsI think I have more potentialI have thoughts of hurting myselfRepeating certain actions again and againI have unwanted thoughts in my headMy child is addicted to screens /gamingMy child is not speaking or devloping like other children
I offer psychiatry for
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
Low Mood & Mood Swings
Fear & Excessive Worries
Emotional Overwhelm
Adjustment Difficulties & Life Changes
Sudden Changes in Behaviour
ADHD & Inattention
Academic Struggles
Need for Learning Support & Accommodations
Autism & Social Communication Challenges
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
Punjabi
I can help you with
Parenting
CBT
Psychopharmacology
My Affiliations
Psychiatrist at Children First from Apr 2026 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a psychiatrist?
I was drawn to psychiatry because it sits at the intersection of science and human experience. Understanding how thoughts, emotions, and development shape behaviour—especially in children—felt both intellectually engaging and deeply meaningful. Over time, working with young individuals and their families reinforced my decision, as early support can significantly change long-term outcomes.
What type of session would you like?
Session Duration
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For those in need of more intensive care and daily support, our Mental Health Hospital is now open in Bangalore.
If you or someone you know is experiencing at-risk behaviors or safety concerns, or any other life-threatening extreme-case issues or critical mental health situation, contact a helpline or go to the nearest hospital or extreme-case support room. Having a close family member or friend with you for support can be invaluable during this time.
For extreme-case mental health support, please call the national Tele MANAS helpline at 1-800-891-4416.
If you or someone you know is experiencing at-risk behaviors or safety concerns, or any other life-threatening extreme-case issues or critical mental health situation, contact a helpline or go to the nearest hospital or extreme-case support room. Having a close family member or friend with you for support can be invaluable during this time.
For extreme-case mental health support, please call the national Tele MANAS helpline at 1-800-891-4416.