Dr. Sanchita Pakrashi
Consultant psychologist
Dr. Sanchita Pakrashi is a consultant psychologist dedicated to evidence-informed care and the emotional well-being of her patients. Her practice integrates depth-oriented psychotherapy with practical strategies for stress, anxiety, mood difficulties, and life transitions—always grounded in respect, confidentiality, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Medical Education
Dr. Sanchita Pakrashi’s formal training in psychology was completed entirely at the University of Calcutta, from undergraduate honours through doctoral research, grounding her clinical work in a strong tradition of scientific psychology and empirical inquiry.
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1995
Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta
Passed B.Sc. (Honours) in Psychology under the Faculty of Science.
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1997
Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta
Passed M.Sc. in Applied Psychology under the Faculty of Science.
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2020
Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta
Awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Psychology under the Faculty of Science.
Clinical Experience
Since 1997, Dr. Sanchita Pakrashi has worked as a consultant psychologist across clinical, institutional, and community settings in Kolkata and beyond, combining assessment, psychotherapy, and collaborative care plans for adults, couples, and families.
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1997
Institute of Stress Management, Kolkata
Early clinical training in stress-focused assessment and supportive therapy under senior consultants.
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2002
Community mental health outreach
Group programmes and individual sessions for anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties in urban community clinics.
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2005
Hospital-based psychological services
Consultation—liaison work, pre- and post-operative counselling, and brief therapy alongside medical teams.
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2008
Corporate & employee assistance
Workshops on resilience, burnout prevention, and confidential short-term counselling for professionals.
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2012
Independent practice & supervision
Long-term psychodynamic and integrative therapy, clinical supervision, and mentoring of junior psychologists.
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2015
Teaching & guest lectures
Guest faculty and seminar leadership on applied psychology, ethics, and case formulation for postgraduate trainees.
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Present
Dr. Pakrashi’s Clinic, Kolkata
Lead consultant psychologist; individual and couple therapy, diagnostic clarification, and continuity of care at the Sovabazar practice.
Teaching Experience
Dr. Sanchita Pakrashi has always been passionate about teaching and has enjoyed sharing her clinical knowledge with students at different levels—from undergraduate psychology to nursing and allied health programmes—emphasizing ethical practice, evidence-based methods, and reflective use of self in the helping professions.
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• 2008
Rabindra Bharati University
Guest lecturer in the Department of Psychology; taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses (2008–2010).
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• 2011
University of Calcutta (S.A. Jaipuria College)
Guest faculty for psychology papers across the B.A. programme; seminars on applied topics (2011–2012).
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• 2013
West Bengal University of Health Sciences (Apollo Gleneagles Nursing College)
Visiting lecturer in psychology for nursing students; coursework and clinical integration workshops (2013–2021).
Certifications
Our Faculties
We are honoured to include Dr. Santanu Goswami (Consultant Psychiatrist) as guest faculty, bringing decades of psychiatric expertise to our teaching and clinical discussions.
Dr. Santanu Goswami brings over twenty-six years of experience in adult psychiatry, spanning leading institutions in India and the United Kingdom. After graduating from Medical College, Kolkata, he completed his postgraduate training at the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. He later served as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the NHS before returning to India, where he continues to combine active clinical practice with teaching and mentorship for the next generation of mental health professionals.