Dr. Rumi Bhandari

Ms Rumi Bhandari is a clinical psychologist in Pune with 20 years of practice helping people navigate emotional difficulties, mental health conditions, relationship challenges, and life transitions through therapy and counselling.

Unlike a psychiatrist who prescribes medication, a clinical psychologist uses structured talking therapies to help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and develop healthier ways of coping.

If you are going through anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship difficulties, or simply feel stuck and need professional support, Ms Rumi provides a safe, confidential space to work through it.

She consults in English, Marathi, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Ms Rumi's practice covers a broad range of psychological concerns across all age groups, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

Anxiety and Stress Management in Pune

Help for excessive worry, panic, and stress:

• Generalised Anxiety Disorder Therapy
• Panic Attack Management
• Social Anxiety Support
• Work-Related Stress and Burnout Counselling
• Performance Anxiety
• Phobia Treatment
• Stress-Related Physical Symptoms

Depression and Mood Support in Pune

Therapy for persistent low mood and emotional difficulties:

• Depression Counselling
• Low Self-Esteem Work
• Grief and Loss Counselling
• Postpartum Emotional Support
• Motivational Difficulties
• Emotional Regulation Support

Relationship and Family Counselling

Support for interpersonal difficulties:

• Couple Counselling
• Marital Conflict Resolution
• Family Relationship Difficulties
• Communication Skill Building
• Separation and Divorce Support
• Parent-Child Relationship Concerns

Trauma and Life Transitions

Processing difficult experiences and navigating change:

• Trauma Processing
• Adjustment to Life Changes (Career, Relocation, Retirement)
• Identity and Self-Exploration
• Coping with Chronic Illness
• Caregiver Burnout Support

Child and Adolescent Psychology

Psychological support for younger clients:

• Academic Stress and Performance Concerns
• Behavioural Difficulties in Children
• Adolescent Emotional Support
• Screen Addiction Counselling
• Peer Relationship Difficulties
• Self-Harm Risk Assessment and Support

Mindfulness and Holistic Approaches

Integrating contemplative practices into psychological care:

• Mindfulness-Based Approaches
• Buddhist Psychology Informed Therapy
• Relaxation Techniques
• Mind-Body Connection Work
• Resilience Building

Conditions Supported

• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Grief and Bereavement
• Relationship Difficulties
• Work Stress and Burnout
• Trauma
• Adjustment Difficulties
• Low Self-Esteem
• Adolescent Emotional Concerns
• Caregiver Stress

Professional Experience

• Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune

She completed her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pune University, providing formal training in psychological assessment, therapeutic techniques, and clinical practice. Her BA in Psychology from SNDT Women's University (one of India's oldest and most respected women's universities) built her foundational understanding of human behaviour. She additionally holds a Diploma in Applied Mahayana Buddhist Psychology and Ethics from Pune University, an unusual qualification that integrates contemplative Buddhist psychological frameworks with clinical practice, adding depth to her therapeutic approach through mindfulness and ethical reflection.

Credentials and Qualifications

• BA Psychology from Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University
• MA Clinical Psychology from Pune University
• Diploma in Applied Mahayana Buddhist Psychology and Ethics from Pune University

Why Patients in Pune Choose Ms Rumi Bhandari for Psychological Support

Deciding to see a psychologist can feel like a big step, but it is one of the most constructive things you can do for your mental health. With 20 years of practice, Ms Rumi has helped people through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.

Her MA in Clinical Psychology from Pune University provides the clinical training that underpins evidence-based therapy, while her Diploma in Applied Mahayana Buddhist Psychology adds an unusual contemplative dimension that enriches her approach with mindfulness, compassion-based techniques, and ethical reflection.

This combination of formal clinical training with contemplative practice is rare among clinical psychologists, and it means her therapy can draw on both Western psychological frameworks and Eastern mindfulness traditions depending on what resonates with you.

At Manipal Hospitals, Baner, her sessions are part of the hospital's Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences department, meaning she works alongside psychiatrists for patients who may benefit from a combined approach of therapy and medication.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book an appointment with Ms Rumi Bhandari, clinical psychologist in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune.