Dr. Rohini Kesavan Rajeev

Ms Rohini Kesavan Rajeev is an experienced psychotherapist and marriage and family counsellor in Bangalore with over 26 years of experience in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, couples therapy, women's mental health, and resilience building. She currently practises as a Senior Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.

Patients searching for the best psychotherapist in Bangalore or a trusted marriage and family counsellor near Sarjapur Road will find in Ms Rohini the clinical depth, compassionate approach, and practical, non-judgemental care that help individuals, couples, and families heal, grow, and rebuild with confidence.

Whether you need support for depression, anxiety, panic attacks, marital concerns, parenting challenges, sexual abuse recovery, trauma, or any mental health concern, she provides comprehensive, evidence-based psychotherapy. She consults in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Individual Therapy and Emotional Well-Being

Comprehensive psychotherapy for common and complex mental health conditions in adults.

• Depression evaluation and therapy
• Anxiety and panic attacks management
• Stress management and coping strategies
• Trauma and sexual abuse recovery
• Self-image strengthening and confidence rebuilding
• Resilience building and emotional growth
• Women's mental health support

Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy

Specialised counselling for strengthening relationships, improving communication, and resolving family conflicts.

• Marital counselling and relationship rebuilding
• Couples therapy and communication improvement
• Family therapy for complex dynamics and conflict resolution
• PREPARE/ENRICH accredited marriage and relationship assessment
• Premarital counselling and relationship coaching

Parenting Guidance and Suicide Prevention

Focused support for parents and individuals in crisis, with certified expertise in telephonic suicide prevention.

• Parenting strategies and child-rearing guidance
• Supporting parents of children with emotional and behavioural concerns
• Telephonic suicide prevention (certified by NIMHANS)
• Crisis intervention and emotional support

Professional Experience

Ms Rohini Kesavan Rajeev is currently associated with:

• Senior Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore

With 26 years of experience across clinical, counselling, and community mental health settings, she has helped thousands of individuals, couples, and families navigate complex emotional and psychological challenges.

She is also the co-founder of The Able Mind, a government-certified mental health management company focused on making therapy accessible and affordable across India.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Educational Qualifications

• BA from Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, 2000
• MSW in Medicine and Psychiatry from Bishop Heber College, 2002, Bharathidasan University Rank Holder
• PhD in Psychology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, 2025

Ms Rohini is an accredited PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator specialising in marriage and relationship assessment and coaching, and is certified in telephonic suicide prevention by NIMHANS.

She serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health (Springer) and is a Board of Studies Member for Social Work at Bishop Heber College (2023-2026).

Awards and Research

Ms Rohini received the Outstanding Leadership Award in Healthcare at Health 2.0, Dubai (2022) and the Best Social Worker Award (2020-21) for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been featured extensively in leading publications on affordable mental health care and resilience-building strategies.

Memberships

• American Psychological Association (APA), International Affiliate Member
• The Medico-Pastoral Association, Board/Managing Committee Member
• Indian Counselling Association, Senior Member
• World Mental Healthcare Association, Associate Consultant

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on depression, anxiety, marital counselling, family therapy, parenting guidance, trauma recovery, or any mental health concern in Bangalore, book an appointment with Ms Rohini Kesavan Rajeev through HexaHealth for a smooth and priority consultation experience.