PhD in Psychology
M.Phil in Medical and Social Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore
Graduate, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
Diploma in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy
Dr. Bhavna has served as Senior Clinical Psychologist at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi, for over two decades, where she also led the Stress Clinic for Executives.
She has worked as Consultant Psychologist with AIIMS Delhi, Delhi Heart and Lung Institute, Cifar Hospital, Bhardwaj Hospital , Sunrise Hospital, and Dharamshila Cancer Hospital. She is empanelled with OPTUM, LYRA, WPO, Bajaj, Maulana Azad Medical College, and The Golden Estate Hospital.
She is the Founder of Happiness Studio, Centre for Psychological and Psychiatric Wellbeing, Founder of PsyCare, an ISO-certified psychiatric rehabilitation and hospital established in 2015, and former Head of MindTrack Care and Cure Center for acute psychiatric and complex mental health care.
She is also the Founder of iBeing, a mental health mobile application focused on accessible psychological support through digital platforms. Her work includes future-ready initiatives in the AI era, including her role on the clinical think tank behind Zubi, an AI-based communication mascot for young children.
Dr Bhavna has led large scale student wellness, emotional resilience, suicide prevention awareness, and mental health programs across more than 300 schools and academic institutions, including DPS Network, Modern School, Springdales School, Amity International Schools, St. Columba’s School, Jesus and Mary College, Lady Shri Ram College, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Azad Medical College, and institutions affiliated with Delhi University.
Her corporate wellbeing and leadership programs have been delivered to organisations such as Tata Group, EY, Deloitte, Accenture, Airtel, American Express, Maruti Suzuki, Indian Oil, NTPC, ICFAI, ICSI, Indian Railways, Hero MotoCorp, Radico Khaitan, British Business Group, Deutsche Bank, Dell, and Sage Publications.
She has co-authored the book Mood Disorders and the journal The Heart of the Matter, and has contributed key research studies to the book Breaking the Taboos.
She serves as General Secretary of Swashrit Society and Secretary of Vahani Foundation, contributing to mental health advocacy, community outreach, and social wellbeing initiatives.
She serves on the Advisory Board of EDXSO, Cyber Chakravyuh, Mothers Against Vaping and Pacific OneHealth advancing youth mental health and digital safety.
She is a regularly featured mental health expert across national and international media platforms. On television, she has appeared on CNN-IBN, NDTV, Star TV, ABP News, Zee News, Aaj Tak, SAB TV, Pragya TV, NewsX, and India News. Her insights have been published in leading print media including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, India Today, Asian Age, Dainik Jagran, Femina, and Life Positive, and internationally in Time Magazine. She has also been featured on the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, among others.
She has been internationally recognized with prestigious honours, including the Gold Medal for Excellence in Psychology, the European Psychiatric Association Award, and the American Scientific Academy Award for excellence in psychology and the promotion of positive mental health. Notable recognitions include:
Best Practices in Global Mental Health Award, British Indian Psychiatric Association (BIPA), 2025
Healthcare ChangeMaker Award, Healthcare CSR ChangeMakers Summit & Awards, 2024
Rose of Paracelsus Award, European Psychiatric Association (EPA), 2020
Best Poster Presentation Award, EPA, 2019
Starstell Award for Astrology and Wellness, 2019
Gold Medal for Excellence in Psychology, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, 2010
Dr. Bhavna’s work is centered on prevention, empowerment, and access to psychological care across the lifespan. She is committed to helping individuals, families, and institutions build emotional resilience, clarity, and strength in the face of personal, social, and systemic challenges.
Through clinical practice, education, advocacy, and community engagement, she works toward a future where mental health support is accessible, respectful, evidence based, and integrated into everyday life.
"For the last couple of days I was agitated and irritated with my life, I was not able to express my emotions, such as anger, fear, sadness etc. I could not focus on my work or my family and friends. I just felt like not to talk with any one, no one understands me and no one is with me I am alone. But when I started my sessions with Bhavna ma'am, I was enlightened by the fact that all my feelings were normal and its' nothing to be ashamed about. I was advised a number of tips for overcoming these developmental emotional issues which were easy to comply with and were effective too. Thank you ma'am."
"For the last couple of days I was agitated and irritated with my life, I was not able to express my need for a strong, healthy, physical relationship. I could not focus on my work or my family and friends. I just felt like running away from home and my life. But when I started my sessions with Bhavna ma'am, I was enlightened by the fact that all my feelings were normal and its' nothing to be ashamed about. I was advised a number of tips for overcoming these sexual urges which were easy to comply with and were effective too. I like to play and exercise as well so it became way too easy for me to control my urges constructively. Thank you ma'am. "
"Dr. Bhavna fully engages parents, children and professionals in the work she undertakes. She remains child focused at all times and has been able to build up exceptionally good connections with her clients, even with those children who are initially reluctant to take part in the work."
"I cannot tell you how grateful I am to Dr. Bhavna, she has helped us so much as a family. Before my head was completely frazzled, I couldn’t find a solution to the simplest situation because of stress. My head now works, I can think clearly, handle situations and solve problems which going back a year."
"Since childhood I have suffered from phobias of both spiders and blood injuries. I realised that I didn’t want to live a life limited by my fears, and sought help through therapy. My uncle suggested me Dr. Bhavna and it was really nice to contact her as she helped me through my phobias."
"I am excited to write this testimonial. I have been with Dr. Bhavna Barmi for around a year with around 2 sessions a month. I have a history of long-term major depression with heavy psychiatric medicine load from different psychiatric class of medicines, viz. Antidepressant, anxiolytic, mood stabilizer anti-psychotic. This wider class of medicine resulted from changing psychiatric diagnosis from depression to Bipolar disorder 2 or hypomania, however this journey of diagnosis did me no respite from 24 into 7 suffering of bad mental health........
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