Gilsa Gopinadhan

Core Competencies

• Child and adolescent mental health
• Adult psychopathology (mood, anxiety, personality, adjustment disorders)
• Marital and family therapy
• Neuropsychological evaluation and rehabilitation
• Stress and burnout management
• Psychodiagnostics (IQ assessments, neuropsychological assessments, Personality assessments, projective tests)
• Evidence-based psychotherapy (Cognitive behaviour therapy, Dialectical behaviour therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Interpersonal therapy, Solution- focused brief therapy)

Brief Profile

Gilsa Gopinadhan is a DHA-licensed Clinical Psychologist with a decade of experience across India and the UAE. She holds an M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology from Sri Ramachandra University and a master’s in applied psychology from Bharathiar University. Her clinical focus includes adult psychopathology, women’s mental health, child and adolescent mental health, marital and family therapy, and neuropsychological rehabilitation.

She has worked in prominent institutions such as Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Renai Medicity and currently practices in Dubai. She is a published author with a chapter contribution on the psychological impact of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in a book by Springer Nature, Singapore.

In addition to clinical work, she has served as a faculty member and resource person in national seminars, corporate wellness programs, and televised expert panels. Her practice blends psychodiagnostics with evidence-based therapeutic approaches to deliver personalized mental health care.

Qualification

• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Clinical Psychology – Sri Ramachandra University, India
• Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Psychology – Bharathiar University, India
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology – PSG College of Arts and Science, India