Biography

Dr. Ruchi Gupta is a highly experienced Clinical, Child, and Neuro-Psychologist practising at Healing Hospital, Sector 34, Chandigarh, with over two decades of expertise in psychological assessments, psychotherapy, child and adolescent counselling, and adult mental health care. She brings exceptional proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic interventions, comprehensive psychological evaluations, and compassionate, result-oriented care for individuals and families.

Dr. Gupta is a Gold Medalist and First Position Holder in M.Phil (Clinical Psychology) from Barkatullah University, Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Bhopal, demonstrating exceptional academic excellence and deep understanding of clinical psychology theory, research, and practice. This prestigious academic achievement reflects her commitment to excellence in psychological sciences and therapeutic interventions.

She has been associated with leading institutions in the Tricity region including Mayo Hospital, Mohali (since July 2014), where she works with Psychiatry & De-Addiction Centre and Neurosurgery departments; Chaitanya Hospital and Healing Hospital (since 2008); IVY Hospital and Max Hospital; and runs her private practice at Health Square Clinic (since 2017). Her experience at these premier healthcare institutions has equipped her with comprehensive skills in managing complex psychological cases, multidisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based mental health care.

She has collaborated with esteemed specialists including Dr. Rimmy Singla, Dr. Sunaina Bansal, and Dr. Poonam Chaitanya on women’s health issues including PCOD, vaginismus, post-pregnancy depression, and reproductive mental health.

Currently at Healing Hospital, Dr. Gupta runs specialized clinics focused on child behaviour (behavioural problems, emotional regulation, developmental concerns, school-related issues), parental guidance (parenting strategies, parent-child relationship enhancement, behaviour management techniques), adolescent concerns (identity issues, peer relationships, academic stress, emotional challenges, risk behaviours), and women’s mental health (perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, infertility-related stress, relationship issues, work-life balance).

Dr. Gupta’s expertise in psychological testing spans multiple areas including psychodiagnostic testing in psychiatry (Rorschach Test for personality assessment, intelligence tests including WAIS and WISC, neuropsychological tests for organic brain pathological conditions, personality assessment inventories, Thematic Apperception Test – TAT for emotional problems in children, adults, and elderly), and psychological testing in paediatrics (intelligence tests, K-SAD Scale for analysis of psychopathology in children, learning disability tests, memory function tests, Children’s Apperception Test – CAT for emotional problems, childhood comprehensive analysis).

She specializes in comprehensive psychotherapy including child and adolescent counselling (behavioural counselling, enuresis problems in children, learning problems, teenage stress management, fears and phobias, emotional-relational problems, exam fear, study problems, behavioural problems), adult and senior psychotherapy (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – CBT for depression, somatoform disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – OCD, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, thought stopping exercises for obsessional problems, systematic desensitization for phobic conditions), relaxation techniques (Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation for anxiety, stress, illness-related problems including cancer, hypertension, headache/migraine, pain disorders, cardiac problems; biofeedback therapy for general anxiety, insomnia, mild depression, stress management), marital and family counselling (couple therapy, communication skills, conflict resolution, family systems therapy), and specialized counselling (rehabilitation counselling for alcoholism and drug problems, family counselling for cancer and cardiac patients, psychotherapy for cancer patients, IVF patients facing depression and anxiety, lifestyle management, corporate stress management).

Her clinical experience extends across multiple medical specialties including psychiatry and de-addiction (collaborative psychological care for psychiatric conditions and substance use disorders), neurosurgery (pre and post-neurosurgical psychological assessment, brain injury rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation), paediatrics (child development, learning disabilities, behavioural disorders), oncology (cancer diagnosis adjustment, Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital Bhopal exposure to depression in cancer patients), cardiology (psychological support for cardiac patients, stress management), and women’s health (reproductive psychology, infertility counselling, postpartum mental health).

Dr. Gupta has conducted extensive community outreach and professional training including counselling sessions for corporate offices (Vodafone, Tech Mahindra, Smart Academy, Alkem, SBI, CISF Chandigarh), workshops on behavioural issues in schools, orientation programs for parents and teachers at leading schools (Chitkara International School, Banyan Tree School, St. Peter’s School, Paragon School, D.A.V. Model School), talks on emotional well-being (Rotary Club), stress management workshops, media interactions (articles and interviews in Lifestyle Magazine, DD Chandigarh television appearances), personality development programs, and HIV/AIDS awareness programs.

Her research experience includes M.Phil. dissertation on “Assessment of Area of Adjustment and its Correlation with Personality Factors in Depressive Patients,” postgraduate research on “Slum Housing Rehabilitation in Bhopal and the Influence of Ownership and its Psychological Consequences,” survey work on mentally retarded children for Digdarshikaa Institute for Mental Retardation, personality development programs for Institute of National Education Bhopal, and assisting Australian Psychiatric Team in survey work on autism and related behavioural problems in Indian children.

During her M.Phil. training, Dr. Gupta gained clinical exposure at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital Bhopal (depression in cancer patients), Gandhi Medical College & Hospital Bhopal (paediatric department, AIDS cell, cardiology department), and Mansik Arogyashala Agra (22-day intensive orientation program on dealing with mentally ill patients).

According to Dr. Gupta, “Psychology is about understanding the human mind, emotions, and behaviour—and using that understanding to help individuals overcome challenges, develop resilience, and achieve mental wellness. Every person deserves compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that addresses their unique needs and empowers them to lead fulfilling lives.” She is professionally very sound and believes in ethical practice with evidence-based psychological interventions. She makes sure that her clients are fully aware of their psychological concerns, treatment approaches, expected outcomes, and self-help strategies, and goes the extra mile in providing supportive, non-judgmental therapeutic environments, empowering clients with coping skills, and ensuring optimal psychological outcomes through comprehensive, individualized care.