Founder & Consulting Psychologist

Dr. Priya
Dubey Sharma

PhD (Psychology) · Applied & Behavioural Psychologist · 18+ Years · APA · UNFPA Alumna · SBI

“I didn’t decide to become a psychologist. I realised, quite late, that I had always been one — I just needed the training to do it properly.”

18+
Years of practice
5,000+
Lives touched
5
International memberships
UN · SBI
Government & institutional roles

Academic Qualifications

Deeply trained. Rigorously qualified.

2025 · Doctoral Research

PhD — Organisational Psychology

Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Thesis: “Relationship of Workplace Spirituality with Psychological Well-being, Job Satisfaction, and Self-Efficacy among Working Professionals” — studying both the banking and IT sectors in India. One of the few doctoral studies in India to integrate workplace spirituality with empirical psychological outcomes.
2007 · First Class with Distinction · Rank Holder

M.Phil — Health Psychology

Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Specialised in the psychological processes underlying health and illness — laying the foundation for her clinical work in chronic conditions, psychosomatic health, and medically unexplained symptoms.
2006

M.A. — Psychology (Applied & Behavioural)

Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Core training in applied psychology, behavioural sciences, psychometric assessment, and research methods. The foundation of everything that followed.
2008

PG Diploma — Guidance and Counselling

Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Specialised training in counselling methodologies, ethical practice, client assessment, and career guidance — directly informing her decade of work with students and young adults.
2011

PG Diploma — Human Resource Development

Barkatullah University, Bhopal
Deepened expertise in organisational behaviour, workplace psychology, and HR systems — directly informing the corporate mental wellness programmes she now designs and delivers.
Continuing Education

Professional Development & Skill Upgradation

Multiple institutions
Ongoing training in CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based interventions, and organisational psychology. Regular attendee of national and international psychology conferences.

Selected by India’s Top Institutions

Final rounds at the IITs. An offer from BITS Pilani.

Among the Final Three

IIT Delhi

Student-counsellor selection
Shortlisted, from a national field, to the final three for the campus student-counsellor post — at one of India’s most competitive institutions.
Final-Round Candidate

IIT Kanpur

Student-counsellor selection
Advanced through national competition to the final selection round for the campus student-counsellor post.
Called for Interview

IIT Bombay

Student-counsellor selection
Invited to interview for the campus student-counsellor post.
Role Offered

BITS Pilani

Student-counsellor post
Offered the counsellor role outright at one of India’s premier private institutions.

Career History

18 years. Every sector. Every age group.

March 2025 — Present Now

Professional Counsellor (Psychologist)

State Bank of India — Local Head Office, Bhopal Circle (covering MP & CG)
Providing structured psychological counselling, behaviour modification, and mental wellness support to SBI employees across Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Developing mental health awareness programmes and early intervention protocols for diverse workforce demographics.
April 2023 — Present Now

Founder & Consulting Psychologist

Manas — Center for Mental Wellness and Counselling, Bhopal
Founded Manas with a vision to make evidence-based mental wellness accessible to individuals, families, and organisations in Bhopal and online across India. Individual counselling, couples and family therapy, teen support, corporate wellness, and validated psychological assessments.
Feb 2021 — Nov 2022

Programme Officer & Programme In-Charge — Entire Madhya Pradesh

Umang Kishore Helpline — UNFPA / Government of M.P.
Led and managed two field teams providing mental health support to adolescents across the entire state of Madhya Pradesh. Responsible for strategy, training, and stakeholder coordination with government agencies and UN organisations. One of the largest adolescent mental health programmes in Central India.
2019 — 2021

Counsellor & Wellness Coordinator

Ahmedabad University
Provided behavioural and academic counselling for students and faculty. Designed and delivered workshops on stress management, emotional resilience, and student mental well-being.
2011 — 2013

Psychologist & Counsellor

IISER Bhopal (Indian Institute of Science Education and Research)
Managed counselling for undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral research scholars. Addressed academic burnout, research frustration, and the unique psychological pressures of India’s elite science institutions.
2008 — 2019

Counsellor

Army Public Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas & NCERT Institutions
Over a decade supporting students from military and cross-cultural backgrounds in career decision-making, emotional challenges, peer pressure, and competitive exam preparation.
2007 — 2008

Psychoanalyst & Assessment Designer

IQ Desk — The Clique
Designed psychological assessment tools for teenagers and adolescents. Conducted corporate training for BHEL engineers on motivation and workplace psychology — the beginning of her corporate wellness journey.

How Dr. Priya Works

What to expect in your sessions

Many people hesitate before their first session because they don’t know what happens inside a counsellor’s room. Here is exactly what working with Dr. Priya looks like.

Session 1

Being heard — fully

No forms, no checklists, no rushing. Session 1 is about Dr. Priya listening to your story in your words, at your pace. Nothing is judged. Nothing is “too much.”

Sessions 2–4

Understanding your patterns

Together, you and Dr. Priya identify the patterns — in thought, feeling, and behaviour — that are keeping you stuck. This clarity alone often brings enormous relief.

Ongoing

Building what’s next

Sessions become a space for testing new ways of thinking and being. Dr. Priya draws on evidence-based modalities — not because they are trendy, but because they work.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapyEMDRSomatic AwarenessMindfulness-Based InterventionsEmotional Intelligence FrameworksOrganisational PsychologyWorkplace Spirituality ResearchPositive PsychologyIndian Psychological Perspectives

Professional Memberships

Nationally and internationally recognised

American Psychological Association

American Psychological Association

IAAP

International Association of Applied Psychology

IAC

International Association for Counselling

AISCAP

Association of Indian School Counsellors and Allied Professionals

InSPA

Indian School Psychology Association

NCAHP — National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions

राष्ट्रीय सहबद्ध और स्वास्थ्य देख-रेख वृत्ति आयोग
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions
Enrollment No. 99-7718-8106-2580

Research & Publications

Contributing to the field, not just practising in it

Research Paper

Psychological Approaches to Sustainable Development of Individual and Society

Dr. Priya Dubey Sharma & Dr. K.N. Tripathi — Examines how psychological well-being, resilience, and collective efficacy are foundational to sustainable societal development, integrating Western psychology with Indian classical frameworks.

Research Paper

Shrimad Bhagavad Geeta: A Philosophical and Practical Guide for the Indian Knowledge System

Subtheme: Geeta, Health, Psychology, and Well-Being. Presented under the Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) framework, examining the psychological and therapeutic dimensions of Chapters 2 and 3.

Research Paper

Literature as the Conscience of Society

An interdisciplinary study integrating psychology, sociology, and literary analysis, examining how literature encodes collective emotional states and functions as an ethical medium for social transformation.

Doctoral Thesis

Relationship of Workplace Spirituality with Psychological Well-being, Job Satisfaction, and Self-Efficacy among Working Professionals

PhD Thesis — Barkatullah University, Bhopal (2025). Empirical study covering banking and IT sector professionals in India. One of the few doctoral studies in the country to rigorously examine workplace spirituality as a measurable construct linked to psychological outcomes.

Journalism

Contributing Writer — IND Magazine & Article Editor — Dainik Aalok

Regular contributor on psychological issues affecting diverse Indian demographics — bringing academic rigour to accessible public writing on mental health, relationships, and emotional well-being in Hindi and English.

Media & Broadcasting

A public voice for mental health

Zee News

Expert panelist on mental health, workplace stress, and psychological wellbeing in modern India. Panel discussions on prime-time news.

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All India Radio (AIR) & Vividh Bharti

Active member. Scripted, produced, and hosted multiple programmes. Currently works as a Casual Announcer — bringing psychology and wellness content to millions of listeners across India’s national radio network.

94.3 MY FM · News Express · Globecom

Former Scriptwriter and Content Developer — translating complex psychological topics into engaging radio and news formats for mass audiences across India.

All media appearances →

Real stories

What people say about working with Dr. Priya

★★★★★5.060+ Google reviews

Priya mam has been in touch for more than a decade. I was a school student in those days, and today I still follow some of the best practices she shared with me 12 years ago. And those work.
Lakshit Pardeshi · Client of 12 years
★★★★★
Priya has a remarkable gift for making you feel completely at ease from the very first session. She doesn’t just offer treatment; she offers genuine perspective and empowerment, helping me navigate my challenges with much more clarity and emotional resilience.
Nabendu Biswas · 5.0
★★★★★
Priya ma’am is an exceptional psychologist and a deeply compassionate guide. Her sessions provide a space where individuals feel truly heard and supported. Her practical insights help navigate stress and emotional challenges with renewed clarity and calmness.
Mayank Malviya · 5.0
★★★★★
The sessions with Priya Dubey Sharma have been truly transformative. She is a highly skilled professional who listens with patience and provides very clear, actionable advice. I feel much more confident and balanced thanks to her help.
Tripti Soni · 5.0
★★★★★

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