Swathi T P

Address
Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bangalore

Email: Sthiramentalhealthsolutions@gmail.com

Work Hours : Monday to Saturday - 10AM - 8 PM

Key Expertise

The major area of interest is Specialized Clinical Competencies & Therapeutic Modalities

Clinical Specializations: Expertise in childhood trauma, treatment-resistant disorders, anxiety spectrum, and depression.

Specialized Modalities: Certified Queer Affirmative Psychotherapy Practitioner (QACP) and Schema Therapy specialist.

Perinatal Mental Health: Extensive training in postpartum depression, psychosis, and maternal mental health.

Severe Mental Illness: Proficient in managing Schizophrenia, OCD, Addiction, and PTSD.

Therapeutic Interventions: Skilled in individual, couple, and family therapy, as well as cognitive retraining.

Education & Research

MPhil in Clinical Psychology: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS).

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology: Montfort College, Bangalore (Affiliated with Bangalore University).

Triple Bachelor’s Degree: St. Agnes College, Mangalore.

UGC NET: Qualified for Assistant Professorship.

Research Focus: Clinical research on adverse childhood experiences (ACE), interpersonal functioning in depression, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Publications & Presentations: Published in esteemed journals; recently presented "Interpersonal Problems in Depression" at the 3rd International Conference on Solution Focused Practices (ICSFP).

Approach

Swathi’s practice is grounded in evidence-based, queer-affirmative, and trauma-informed frameworks. She integrates a variety of specialized therapeutic models to tailor treatment to individual needs, including:

Schema Therapy (focusing on Cluster B personality disorders and childhood trauma).

Mindfulness-based CBT.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Metacognitive Therapy.

Professional Experience

Clinical Psychologist (Current): Focused on predominantly psychotherapy, offering both online and offline services.

Project Clinical Psychologist: Worked under Dr. Sanjeev Jain on the project “Accelerating Program for Discovery in Brain Disorders using Stem Cells” (ADBS) at NIMHANS.

Clinical Training: Rigorous internship and residency training at NIMHANS involving diverse clinical populations.

Consultant Psychologist: Worked at Center for Mental Health Pune for 3.5 years while she also had her private practice side by side.

Senior Consultant Psychologist: Swathi worked at Amaha Mental Health Bangalore working both online and offline. She has also supervised junior psychologists while she was at Amaha

Key Highlights

RCI Registered: Licensed Clinical Psychologist recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India.

Award-Winning Research: Recipient of the prestigious Moises Gaviria Award for the paper “Search for Trans-diagnostic Neuropsychological Endophenotypes in Severe Mental illness.”

Specialized Certifications: * QACP certification from Mariwala Health Initiative.

40 hours of Perinatal Mental Health training from NIMHANS.

ISST-approved Schema Therapy training via UpgradeYourLife, Luxembourg.

Vision

To foster a compassionate, inclusive, and evidence-based mental health ecosystem where individuals across all age groups—especially children and families—receive timely psychological support, accurate assessments, and personalized therapeutic care. My vision is to empower individuals to lead emotionally healthy lives by integrating clinical excellence, family involvement, and community awareness, while also advancing mental health education and research through dedicated professional practice.