Dr. Mala Murlidhar

Dr Mala Murlidhar is a Consultant Psychologist at Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, and Director and Consultant at MindSights Clinic, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, with 26 years of experience in counselling, psychotherapy, and the management of depression, anxiety, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties.

She holds a PhD in Psychology from Jain University and an MS in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Kuvempu University, and brings over 12 years of focused clinical experience in evidence-based psychological therapies for individuals, couples, and families.

She consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Depression and Anxiety

Patients with mood disorders and anxiety conditions are evaluated and managed by Dr Mala Murlidhar with structured evidence-based psychological therapies:

• Depression assessment and therapy
• Anxiety disorder management
• Stress disorder treatment
• Mood regulation interventions
• Cognitive and behavioural therapy approaches

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Patients with OCD and related conditions are assessed and managed with targeted psychological intervention and evidence-based treatment protocols:

• OCD evaluation and management
• Compulsive behaviour therapy
• Intrusive thought management
• Behavioural intervention planning
• Long-term OCD recovery support

Personality Disorders and Interpersonal Difficulties

Patients with personality disturbances and interpersonal challenges are managed by Dr Murlidhar with structured therapeutic approaches:

• Personality disorder assessment and therapy
• Interpersonal difficulty management
• Emotional regulation therapy
• Behavioural pattern intervention
• Long-term personality disorder support

Marital and Relationship Therapy

Patients experiencing relationship difficulties and marital distress are supported with structured counselling and therapeutic interventions:

• Premarital counselling
• Marital therapy and conflict resolution
• Relationship counselling
• Family counselling
• Couple communication therapy

Substance Abuse and Addiction

Patients with substance use disorders and addictive behaviours are assessed and managed with structured addiction psychology and rehabilitation support:

• Substance abuse disorder assessment
• Addiction therapy and management
• Relapse prevention counselling
• Motivational enhancement therapy
• Long-term recovery support

Child Psychology and Stress Management

Patients with childhood psychological concerns and stress-related conditions are evaluated and managed with age-appropriate therapeutic interventions:

• Child psychology assessment
• Stress management counselling
• Anger management therapy
• Adolescent psychological support
• Emotional well-being counselling

Credentials and Qualifications

• BA Psychology, Bangalore University (1996)
• MS Counselling and Psychotherapy, Kuvempu University (2011)
• PhD Psychology, Jain University (2017)

Current Affiliations

• Consultant Psychologist, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
• Director and Consultant, MindSights Clinic, Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Clinical Experience

• Consultant, Sagar Hospitals, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
• Consultant, Cadabams Hospital, JP Nagar, Bengaluru
• Consultant, Malathi Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bengaluru

Book an Appointment with Dr Mala Murlidhar, Psychologist in Bengaluru

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