Dr. Mahesh BS

Mr Mahesh BS is a licensed clinical psychologist in Mangaluru with 14 years of experience in psychological assessment, counselling, psychotherapy, and rehabilitation, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru.

He is registered with the Central Registry of Rehabilitation under the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and serves as Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology, with specialised expertise in ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, intellectual disability, addiction, and a broad range of mental health disorders.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Psychological Assessment and Testing

Mr Mahesh BS conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults using standardised tools to assess cognitive ability, memory, personality, and learning disorders:

• IQ testing and cognitive ability assessment
• Learning disability evaluation and diagnosis
• Memory testing and cognitive function assessment
• Personality assessment and profiling
• Vocational and career interest assessment

Child and Developmental Psychology

Children with neurodevelopmental conditions, behavioural difficulties, and learning challenges are assessed and managed with structured psychological interventions:

• ADHD evaluation and behavioural intervention
• Autism spectrum disorder assessment and support
• Intellectual disability evaluation and management
• Developmental delay assessment and therapy planning
• Behavioural problems including lying, disobedience, and stealing

Counselling and Psychotherapy

Patients with a range of minor to major mental health conditions are managed with evidence-based counselling and psychotherapy tailored to individual needs:

• Individual counselling for anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties
• Trauma-informed psychotherapy
• Cognitive behavioural therapy for mental health disorders
• Grief counselling and life adjustment support
• Psychotherapy for major psychiatric conditions

Addiction and Substance Use

Patients with alcohol dependence, drug abuse, and impulse control disorders are assessed and managed with structured psychological intervention and rehabilitation planning:

• Alcohol and drug addiction assessment
• Addiction counselling and motivational therapy
• Impulse control disorder evaluation and management
• Kleptomania and behavioural addiction assessment
• Substance use disorder rehabilitation planning

Marital and Relationship Counselling

Couples and individuals experiencing relationship difficulties and marital conflict are supported with structured psychological counselling and conflict resolution strategies:

• Marital conflict assessment and counselling
• Relationship and communication difficulty management
• Couple therapy and mediation support
• Family counselling for relationship issues
• Adjustment and interpersonal conflict resolution

Speech and Communication Disorders

Patients with stuttering, stammering, and related communication difficulties are assessed and managed with psychological and behavioural approaches:

• Stuttering and stammering psychological assessment
• Behavioural therapy for speech-related anxiety
• Communication disorder evaluation
• Psychological support for speech and language concerns
• Confidence and social skills building for communication difficulties

Credentials and Qualifications

• BSc Psychology
• MSc Clinical Psychology, SDM College, Ujire, Karnataka (2012)
• MPhil Clinical Psychology, Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad (2014), cleared through All India Entrance Examination
• PhD thesis submitted, Mangalore University
• Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Central Registry of Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)

Professional Memberships

• Professional Life Member, Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (IACP)
• Member, Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
• Member, Board of Studies and Board of Examiners, three institutions in Dakshina Kannada district

Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• KMC Hospital, Mangaluru
• Dr AV Baliga Memorial Hospital, Udupi
• Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga

Research and Publications

Mr Mahesh BS has contributed to clinical psychology literature through peer-reviewed publications and an academic book chapter:

• Chain Snatching as a Manifestation of Kleptomania: An Impulse Control Disorder and Legal Implications, Indian Journal of Mental Health, Vol 5, Issue 3
• Book Chapter: Facets of Mindfulness and Substance Use Disorder, ISBN 978-93-81195-96-3

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