About
About Dr. Chetana Nath
Eight years of practice across counselling, psychotherapy, behavioural therapy and special education — and one consistent belief: people do better when they are understood before they are advised.
My practice
I trained first as a clinical psychologist and later specialised in rehabilitation psychology and special education. That combination shapes how I work. When a child struggles at school, the question is rarely just “is this anxiety?” or just “is this a learning difficulty?” — it is usually both, tangled together, with a family trying its best in the middle. Holding all three threads at once is the part of this work I find most worthwhile.
With adults, the work is often quieter. Someone arrives carrying stress that has become ordinary to them, or a decision they keep circling, or grief that hasn't had room to be spoken. My job is not to hand over answers. It is to help you see the shape of the thing clearly enough to decide what you want to do about it.
How I work
My approach is evidence-based and collaborative. I draw on cognitive behavioural methods, structured behavioural therapy, remedial and rehabilitation techniques, and psychoeducation for families — selected to fit the person, not applied as a template. Sessions are structured but not rigid: we agree on goals early, and we revisit them honestly as the work develops.
I will tell you plainly if I think another professional is a better fit — a psychiatrist, a speech and language therapist, an occupational therapist, or a colleague with different expertise. Referring well is part of practising well.
What you can expect
- To be listened to properly. The first session is mostly you talking and me asking careful questions.
- Clarity about the plan. You will always know what we are working on, why, and roughly how long it may take.
- Confidentiality. What is said in the room stays in the room, within the limits set by professional ethics and law.
- No judgement. Whatever brings you here, you will not be the first person to have brought it.
Areas of experience
Anxiety and stress · low mood · self-esteem · emotional regulation · grief and loss · relationship and family difficulties · behavioural difficulties in children · learning difficulties · developmental delays · neurodivergence · disability adjustment and rehabilitation · parent guidance · school liaison.
Credentials
Qualifications & registration
Psychological practice in India is regulated, and it matters that a practitioner's training is verifiable. Mine is set out in full below.
| PhD, Psychology | Doctoral-level training and research in psychology. |
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| MA, Clinical Psychology | Postgraduate training in clinical assessment, formulation and therapeutic practice. |
| PGDRP — Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology | Licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). |
| Special Educator | Licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). |
| Rehabilitation Counsellor | Counselling practice with individuals living with disability and chronic conditions, and their families. |
| Experience | 8+ years across counselling, psychotherapy, behavioural therapy and special education. |
About RCI registration. The Rehabilitation Council of India is the statutory body that regulates the training and practice of rehabilitation and special-education professionals. Registration confirms that a practitioner's qualifications meet the Council's standards and that they are entitled to practise in these fields.
Ready when you are
A first message doesn't commit you to anything. Tell me a little about what's going on, and we'll take it from there.