Ms. Nikitha Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over nine years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families to achieve better mental health and emotional well-being. She holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Calicut, India, and an MSc in Applied Psychology from Middlesex University, London, UK. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology, focusing on women’s mental health during the postpartum period.
Ms. Nikitha has worked in diverse clinical settings, including rehabilitation and addiction centres, forensic and correctional environments, and reputable medical and academic institutions in India and Qatar. Her approach combines scientific expertise with empathy and a client-centred focus, making her a trusted professional for comprehensive psychological care.
License Details
Clinical Psychologist
DHP License No.: A27013
Ministry of Public Health, Qatar
Areas of Expertise
Therapeutic Approaches:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and
• Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy
• Sexual Psychotherapy & Trauma-Informed Sexual Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Child Behaviour Therapy
• Digital & Cyber Psychology Interventions
Clinical Areas:
• Depression, Mood Disorders, and Anxiety Disorders
• Postpartum Depression & Women’s Mental Health
• Trauma, PTSD, and OCD
• Alcoholism, Addictions, and Substance Use Concerns
• ADHD and Attention Difficulties
• Couple and Family Relationship Support
• Child & Adolescent Emotional and Behavioral Health
• Sleep, Eating, and Personality-Related Challenges
Counselling Services:
• Child & Adolescent Counselling and Behaviour Modification
• ADHD Management (Children & Adults)
• Family, Premarital, and Couples Counselling
• Workplace Conflict & Occupational Stress Management
• Employee Wellness Programs and Burnout Prevention
• Psychosocial & Cognitive Rehabilitation
• Trauma-Informed Crisis Response
• Grief, Bereavement, and Life Transition Support
• Chronic Illness Adjustment and Pain Management
• Lifestyle & Behavioural Change Counselling
Assessment Expertise
• Diagnostic Psychological Evaluations
• Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Assessments
• Cognitive & Neuropsychological Testing
• Personality Assessment
• Risk Assessment (self-harm, safety, behavior)
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
• Member, British Psychological Society (BPS), UK
• Member, American Psychological Association (APA), USA
• Member, Association of Professional Psychologists (APP), India
Languages
English, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam
Publications
1. Fernandez, N., & Bhardwaj, G. (2025). Study of cultural factors leading to postpartum depression in women. EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), 10(8). https://doi.org/10.36713/epra2016
2. Fernandez, N., & Bhardwaj, G. (2025). Study of psychological factors leading to postpartum depression in women. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, 6(7), 6396–6400. https://www.ijrpr.com/uploads/V6ISSUE7/IJRPR10085.pdf
3. Fernandez, N., & Bhardwaj, G. (2025). Effects of postpartum depression on personal life of women. EPRA International Journal of Socio-Economic and Environmental Outlook (SEEO), 12(7). https://doi.org/10.36713/epra0314