Shruti Rajan Kappil
Senior Consultant Psychologist
M.Sc, M.Phil
9 years of experience
My love for psychology began a decade and half ago, and I still strive to learn and understand more about the way our minds work. I completed my M.Sc from Christ University and M.Phil in Clinical Psychology from Manipal University. I have been a licensed Clinical Psychologist since 2018. I am passionate about building knowledge as well as clinical skills and so worked as an Assistant Professor in the field from 2018-2021 alongside private practice.
I identify my therapy style as a cognitively oriented eclectic approach, drawing from both traditional and third-wave therapies. I am an ISST accredited Schema Therapist, and have additional training in evidence-based therapies such as CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, among others.
I believe in pursuing holistic and empowering growth in therapy, and prefer the therapy process to be highly collaborative with the client. I also believe in the therapeutic effects of demystifying psychological issues and so give great importance to psycho-education. Over my practice, I have gained experience in working with all types of anxiety-related issues, emotion regulation and mood-related issues, trauma related issues and personality disorders. I try to tailor treatment plans to meet individual needs and I love to work with young and middle adults.
Apart from my passion for psychotherapy, I enjoy indulging in music, art, dance, and the culinary arts.
Concerns I can help with
I have unpleasant physical sensations I don't feel fresh in the morningI have always had difficulties with managing my emotionsI keep overthinking and worrying all the time 
I offer therapy for
OCD
Trauma-related disorders
I Specialise in
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
3
Mindfulness
4
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Schema Focused Approach
Languages I speak
English
Malayalam
I can help you with
Young adult issues
My Affiliations
Senior Consultant Psychologist at Amaha from Jul 2021 to present
Assistant Professor at St. Agnes Center for Post Graduate Studies and Research from Nov 2018 to Jun 2021
Clinical Psychologist at Adhit Kiran Neuropsychiatry Clinic from Nov 2018 to Jun 2021
M.Phil Scholar at SOAHS, Manipal from Aug 2016 to Jul 2018
FAQs
Why did you choose to become a therapist?
Growing up around people working in the mental health space, sensitivity to psychological issues was inculcated in me from a young age. However, it became a career option only when I encountered abnormal psychology in my undergraduation. I was drawn to it to the extent of altering my academic plan to pursue this field. I realised that the sensitivity that I had the chance to learn was not so common, which further led me to search for a way to contribute to mental health awareness. I found immense gratification and growth during my training, both personally and professionally. It gave me insight into myself, showed different pathways to healing and encouraged me to share this with people looking for help and hope.
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.