Dr. Avani Ratan is a Clinical Psychologist with over 8 years of experience. She has worked extensively with multicultural and diverse populations, offering psychotherapy and psychological assessments tailored to individual needs. Her clinical work spans hospitals, institutional settings, and private practice.

Her therapeutic approach is integrative, combining tools from:

• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
• Couples Therapy
• LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy

Dr. Ratan believes in creating a safe, empathetic, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment for clients. She regards her profession as an opportunity to serve people and help them overcome their challenges.

• Registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
• Conducted multiple workshops for Delhi Police and CISF on stress management and coping
• Mentored Psychology postgraduates and MD Psychiatry residents
• Supervised Master’s students during clinical internships and exam preparation workshops

She aims to improve the awareness of mental health needs, enhancement of existing levels of professional competence, and increasing access to ethical and appropriate professional mental health care.

• Ph.D. in Psychology – University of Delhi
• M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology – Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi

Her academic training provides a strong foundation for her clinical expertise and research-informed practice.

Languages known: Hindi, English