ABOUT ME

Dr. Nishma V. M. is currently working as a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind Wellness, Kochi. She holds a PhD, MPhil, and MSc in Applied Psychology, specialising in Clinical Psychology. She works with adolescents and adults, addressing a range of emotional, behavioural, interpersonal, and psychological concerns. Her areas of interest and practice include anxiety and mood-related difficulties, trauma, self-esteem, emotional regulation, relationship concerns, and family dynamics. She adopts an integrative, evidence-based therapeutic approach, drawing primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and Positive Psychotherapy. Her work also incorporates strength-based and experiential approaches, with an emphasis on understanding individual patterns, fostering psychological resilience, and promoting meaningful behavioural and emotional change. She has a particular interest in individual psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, and holistic psychological well-being.