Why Aaroha?
Aroha represents ascent, growth, love, and compassion—values that guide our psychological practice. Rooted in both Sanskrit and Māori meanings, the name reflects our commitment to supporting individuals as they rise toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, resilience, and healthier relationships through compassionate, collaborative care.
About Me
I am a licensed Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychologist with over 23 years of experience and am currently based in Cambridge, UK. I work closely with parents of infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents, and also support teenagers, young adults, and adults through various emotional challenges.
My practice is grounded in the belief that early intervention plays a crucial role in building strong foundations for lifelong mental health and emotional well-being.
My Journey
1998 Postgraduate degree in Clinical Psychology, SNDT University, Mumbai
2007 PhD in Psychology, University of Pune
1998–2016 Clinical and leadership roles across government and private sectors in India; established mental health centres in Port Blair, Visakhapatnam, and Delhi while working with the Indian Navy and private hospitals
2016–2018 Advanced training in infant and family-centred care, including FINE, NBO, NBAS (Brazelton, UK), and EMDR
2019–2022 Key role in establishing the CHETNA Early Intervention Centre, Mumbai (Indian Navy); focused on NICU-to-home support, parent training, neurodevelopmental assessment, and early intervention for high-risk infants
2022 Present Based in Cambridge, UK; working with NHS neonatal and paediatric oncology/haematology services and in private practice; providing remote consultations internationally
Ongoing Board Member, CHETNA Early Intervention Centre; Professional & Scientific Subcommittee Member, NIDCAP Federation International; leading FINE training initiatives in India in collaboration with the Edmonton NIDCAP Training Centre, Canada
