Dr. Laya R K

Ms Laya R K is an experienced paediatric mental health specialist and child life therapist in Bangalore with over 15 years of experience in paediatric psychological care, hospital-based interventions, family-centred care, and trauma-informed child support. She currently practises as a Child Life Therapist and Psychologist at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore and as a Consultant at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore.

Parents searching for the best child psychologist in Bangalore or a trusted paediatric mental health specialist near Sarjapur Road will find in Ms Laya the clinical insight, empathetic engagement, and child-centred approach that help children and families navigate medical experiences with confidence and emotional safety.

Whether your child needs emotional support during hospitalisation, help coping with medical procedures, anxiety management, adjustment support, or any psychosocial care need, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based paediatric psychological care. She consults in English, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Paediatric Psychological Care and Hospital-Based Interventions

Developmentally appropriate emotional and psychological support for children facing illness, hospitalisation, or medical procedures.

• Paediatric psychological care across all age groups
• Procedural anxiety management and medical preparation for children
• Trauma-informed care and emotional regulation support
• Crisis response and stress management in hospitalised children
• Reducing fear, anxiety, and distress during medical experiences
• Creating therapeutic environments that prioritise trust and communication

Family-Centred Care and Caregiver Support

Comprehensive psychosocial support for families navigating the emotional challenges of a child's illness or treatment.

• Family-centred care and family advocacy
• Caregiver counselling and education
• Helping families adapt to emotional challenges during treatment
• Empowering children with information, choice, and emotional safety
• Supporting adjustment difficulties in children and parents

Child Life Services and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Structured psychosocial programs and training to strengthen paediatric care delivery across hospital teams.

• Child life therapy and developmentally appropriate interventions
• Coping strategy development during hospital stays
• Training multidisciplinary healthcare teams on child-centred approaches
• Mentoring emerging professionals and guiding interns
• Integrating psychosocial practices across clinical departments

Professional Experience

Ms Laya is currently associated with:

• Child Life Therapist and Psychologist, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore

With 15 years of experience in hospital-based paediatric psychological care, she has supported thousands of children and families through illness, hospitalisation, and medical procedures, combining clinical insight with compassionate advocacy to place emotional well-being at the centre of paediatric care.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• BA in Psychology
• MA in Counselling Psychology

Ms Laya brings a strong foundation in counselling psychology to her specialised work in child life services, combining evidence-based psychosocial practices with trauma-informed care to support children and families within hospital settings.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on paediatric anxiety, procedural distress, hospital-based emotional support, family counselling, adjustment difficulties, or any child mental health concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Ms Laya R K through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.