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.
Career History
18 years. Every sector. Every age group.
March 2025 — Present
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
Founder & Consulting Psychologist
Manas — Centre 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 Therapy
EMDR
Somatic Awareness
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Emotional Intelligence Frameworks
Organisational Psychology
Workplace Spirituality Research
Positive Psychology
Indian Psychological Perspectives
Professional Memberships
Nationally and internationally recognised
APA
American Psychological Association
IAAP
International Association of Applied Psychology
IAC
International Association for Counselling
AISCAP
All India Scientific Counselling Association
InSPA
Indian Society of Positive Psychology
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 →
Ready to begin?
The first step is always the hardest. It also matters the most. Sessions available in-person in Bhopal and online across India.
Book Your First Session Call +91 99818 13224