Dr. Bincy Mathew

Ms Bincy Mathew is a psycho-oncologist and tobacco cessation therapist in Bangalore with 14 years of experience supporting cancer patients and their families through the psychological challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

She currently consults at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore, and is also a Doctoral Candidate at Christ University Bangalore and an Executive Committee Member of the Psycho-oncology Society of India.

Her MPhil in Psycho-oncology from Cancer Institute WIA Chennai, combined with certifications in CBT, ACT, and MCT, equips her to deliver evidence-based psychological care across the full cancer care continuum.

Whether a patient is navigating the emotional shock of a new diagnosis, managing treatment-related distress, seeking palliative and end-of-life support, or working towards tobacco cessation, her compassionate and clinically rigorous approach ensures holistic, person-centred care.

She communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Ms Bincy Mathew offers comprehensive psycho-oncology care at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Bangalore, with expertise spanning individual psychotherapy, tobacco cessation, palliative psychological support, grief counselling, stress management, and caregiver support.

Individual Psychotherapy for Cancer Patients

Cancer patients experiencing psychological distress, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, or depression receive structured individual psychotherapy from Ms Bincy Mathew, who is certified in CBT, ACT, and MCT.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, CBT, for cancer-related anxiety and depression
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, for adjustment difficulties
• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, MCT, for psychological distress
• Emotional well-being support across all stages of cancer treatment

Decision-Making Support and Treatment Navigation

Cancer patients requiring support in navigating treatment decisions, understanding their diagnosis, or managing survivorship challenges receive structured guidance from Ms Bincy Mathew.

• Decision-making support for cancer treatment choices
• Emotional support during treatment transitions
• Survivorship counselling and post-treatment adjustment

Palliative Care and Total Pain Management

Patients in advanced cancer stages and their families receive compassionate psychological support and total pain management from Ms Bincy Mathew.

• Total Pain management addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions
• Palliative care psychological support
• End-of-life counselling and emotional closure support

Grief and Bereavement Counselling

Families and caregivers of cancer patients requiring grief support or bereavement counselling receive structured care from Ms Bincy Mathew.

• Grief counselling for families of cancer patients
• Bereavement support and emotional processing

Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Cancer patients or individuals wishing to quit tobacco receive structured cessation therapy from Ms Bincy Mathew, who holds a Diploma in Tobacco Cessation Counselling from the Public Health Foundation of India.

• Tobacco Cessation Counselling for cancer patients and high-risk individuals
• Psychosocial support for tobacco cessation post-diagnosis

Stress Management and Relaxation Therapy

Patients requiring stress reduction, relaxation techniques, or guided imagery as part of their psychological care receive structured sessions from Ms Bincy Mathew.

• Relaxation Therapy for cancer-related stress and anxiety
• Guided Imagery techniques for emotional regulation

Support Group Planning and Facilitation

Cancer patients and caregivers benefiting from peer support and group-based psychological interventions receive structured group support facilitated by Ms Bincy Mathew.

• Cancer Support Group planning and facilitation
• Caregiver support group coordination

Caregiver Psychological Support

Family members and caregivers of cancer patients experiencing emotional burden, compassion fatigue, or coping difficulties receive structured psychological support from Ms Bincy Mathew.

• Caregiver counselling and psychological support
• Family adjustment counselling during and after cancer treatment

Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Advocacy

Ms Bincy Mathew actively contributes to cancer prevention awareness and psychosocial research related to tobacco use and cancer risk.

• Cancer Prevention education and awareness
• Psychosocial aspects of cancer screening and early detection

Credentials and Trust

• BSc, MGR University, Chennai, 2012
• Master in Psychological Counselling, Christ University, Bangalore, 2015
• MPhil in Psycho-oncology, Cancer Institute WIA, Chennai, 2016, Gold Medallist and Best Outgoing Student
• PGDip in Life Skills and Reproductive Health, Christ University
• Diploma in Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Public Health Foundation of India
• Certified in CBT, CAT, ACT, and MCT

She has previously served at MVR Cancer Centre and Research Institute and ICD Healthcare.

Awards and Achievements

• NCI Cancer Research Training Award, CRDF Global and National Cancer Institute, October 2018
• Best Paper Award, Malabar Cancer Centre, December 2017, title: Family Functioning after Paediatric Cancer Diagnosis: A Narrative Study from Parents Perspective
• Best Outgoing Student and Gold Medallist, Cancer Institute WIA, June 2017
• Best Poster Presentation, Cognitive and Neuropsychology: Challenges and Issues, Christ University, 2015
• Featured in The Times of India, World No Tobacco Day coverage

Professional Memberships

• International Psycho-oncology Society, IPOS, Member
• Psycho-oncology Society of India, POSI, Executive Committee Member

Consulting Hospitals in Bangalore

Ms Bincy Mathew currently consults at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore.

Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road is a NABH and NABL accredited tertiary care hospital in Bangalore offering comprehensive cancer care, surgical oncology, haematology, and psycho-oncology services.

Research and Academic Contributions

Ms Bincy Mathew has contributed to psycho-oncology through peer-reviewed publications, international conference presentations, and public health writing.

Key Publications

• Integrating Psycho-oncology Services in Cancer Care in India. Indian Journal of Cancer
• Can Cancer Diagnosis Help in Quitting Tobacco? Barriers and Enablers to Tobacco Cessation Among Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
• Collusion: The Facade and Its Implications on Total Pain Management in Palliative Care. Indian Journal of Palliative Care
• Quality of Life of Spouses of Breast Cancer Patients. International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research
• How I Am Becoming a Psycho-Oncologist. ASCO Connection
• Psycho-oncology: A Lesser Known Trump Card in Cancer Care
• Understanding Cancer Experience Through Psycho-oncology: The Multidisciplinary Art and Science of Cancer Care
• Charting Professional Waters: Diary of a Young Psycho-Oncologist

Book an Appointment with Ms Bincy Mathew

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