Dr Shikha Soni
Consultant Senior Clinical Psychologist
Ph.D
11 years of experience
I believe that each person carries a unique story within them filled with emotions, experiences, struggles, and strengths. Therapy, to me, is about creating a safe space where these stories can be shared, heard, and understood without judgment. Healing begins when you no longer feel alone in your journey, and my aim is to walk alongside you with empathy and care.
I am a RCI-licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 11 years of experience. I completed my M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from CIP, Ranchi and Ph.D. in Psychology from IIT, Hyderabad, where my research focused on Positive Adaptation to Loss through Life Stories.
I integrate approaches such as CBT, Positive Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, and ERP to help clients manage distress, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and build resilience. These methods support individuals in navigating grief, anxiety, and loss by fostering awareness, strength, and meaning while encouraging gradual healing through self-understanding and emotional balance.
I work with people experiencing grief, those struggling with painful memories, guilt, emptiness, or family tensions surrounding loss along with anxiety and depression. I believe healing is rarely linear; it unfolds through patience, reflection, and compassionate support. Outside of work, I renew myself through walking in nature, reading, journaling, and connecting with art and community. These practices help me stay grounded and fully present with those I work with.
Concerns I can help with
Dealing with impact of loss, relationship issues like lack of communication and unrealistic expectations, managing anxiety, maintaining day to day well-being 
I offer therapy for
Anxiety disorders
Relationship skills
OCD
Geriatric mental health
Life transitions
I Specialise in
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Mindfulness
3
SFBT
4
Supportive Therapy
5
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
6
Emotion Focused Approach (EFT)
Languages I speak
English
Hindi
I can help you with
Loss and grief
My Affiliations
Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Docvita from Mar 2023 to Sep 2025
Consultant Senior Clinical Psychologist at Amaha from Sep 2025 to present
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
Because I was fascinated by the quiet stories people carry but rarely get to tell. I chose therapy not just to help, but to create a space where someone feels fully seen and not reduced to their problems. For me, therapy is less about fixing and more about accompanying someone on the most important conversation of their life, the one with themselves.
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.