Speaks : English
Dr. Natasha Kate is an award-winning, internationally-qualified psychiatrist based
in Mumbai. A Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) gold medalist, she has to her credit over 50 reputedly published academic papers. In addition to pharmacological management, Dr. Kate works on rehabilitating her patients and helps them to become more independent.
Speaks : English
Dr. Santosh Bangar is a Senior Consultant Geriatric Psychiatrist and Neuropsychiatrist
with specialist training in Geriatric Psychiatry and Fellowship in Liaison Psychiatry for Older People from the United Kingdom. He has trained under world-renowned psychiatrists. He worked for over a decade in the UK before moving his practice to Mumbai.
Speaks : English
Dr. Krutika J. Mundra is an MD Psychiatrist based in Mumbai, with 4 years of experience, offering evidence-based, compassionate care in a safe and non-judgmental space.
She is inclined towards women’s mental health, personality-related difficulties, severe mental health conditions such as psychosis, addiction, sexual health concerns, and the psychiatric care of cancer patients.
Speaks : English
Dr. Sapna is a Specialist Young People and Family Psychiatrist with
Certificate of Clinical training from UK.
She completed her undergraduate
medical degree and postgraduate degree in Psychiatry from Nair hospital,
Mumbai, India prior to going to UK for specialization. She was awarded her
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2009 following which
she completed her Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Speaks : English
Tanvi is a Rehabilitation Council of India-registered clinical psychologist and an
alumnus of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. In practice for six years, Tanvi specialises in psychotherapy and assessments for teenagers, young adults, and middle-aged patients. Tanvi practices queer affirmative therapy and is trauma-informed.
Speaks : English & Hindi
Avani is an RCI-registered Clinical Psychologist (Associate) with a
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology
and a Professional Diploma in
Clinical Psychology. She is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
from the Beck Institute and works with adults and young adults
navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, emotional regulation
difficulties, interpersonal concerns, trauma and neurodivergence.
She also has experience in psychological assessment, using
standardized assessment tools to understand cognitive, emotional,
behavioural, and personality related concerns for clinical
understanding and treatment planning. Her approach to therapy is
integrative and collaborative, drawing from Cognitive Behaviour
Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and
Mindfulness-based interventions.
Avani strives to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where
clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
She views therapy as a collaborative process and works at a pace that
feels manageable for each client, balancing exploration and insight
with practical strategies for meaningful change.
Speaks : English and Hindi (professional proficiency), Marathi, Urdu and German (basic understanding)
Simran (she/her) is a compassionate and skilled psychologist dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering therapeutic space.
Simran (she/her) is a compassionate and skilled psychologist dedicated to fostering a supportive and empowering therapeutic space.
Speaks : English
Dr. Sayan Maji is a dedicated Psychiatrist (MBBS, DNB) based in Kolkata, offering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. He completed his MBBS from NRS Medical College, Kolkata (2016) and his DNB in Psychiatry from Masina Hospital, Mumbai (2022).
Speaks : – English and Hindi (professional proficiency), Kashmiri and Marathi (primary level proficiency)
Hi, I’m Suveni (she/her), a psychotherapist at Sanctum Foundation – and I truly believe that while therapy is serious and very important, it doesn’t have to feel intimidating or overly rigid. It can be a space that’s warm, and genuinely human.
I completed my Master’s in Applied Psychology, with a specialisation in Clinical and Counselling Practice, from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, in 2022. I’ve learned the most by being present with people – asking, listening, and making room for the messy, complicated parts of life that don’t always make sense right away.
Speaks : English, Hindi and Gujarati (professional proficiency)
Hi, I’m Piya (she/her). I’m a therapist who believes you don’t need to have everything figured out to start feeling better. Therapy can be a space to pause, untangle what’s weighing you down, and feel genuinely heard—without pressure or judgment.
I see this journey as a collaborative one where we’re on the same side, making space for feedback, open conversation, and warmth, while showing up as our full, unapologetic selves. I work with children, young adults, and adults on a range of concerns, including identity and self-concept, neurodivergence (like ADHD, learning differences, or autism), anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, emotional overwhelm, and relationship or family challenges. My goal is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you find your way forward.
Speaks : English and Hindi
Hi, I’m Devina (she/her). I believe therapy is a collaborative process rooted in empathy, trust and understanding. My approach is client- centered, with an emphasis on creating a safe, non- judgemental space where individuals feel heard, accepted and understood.
I believe in looking beyond symptoms to understand each person’s unique experiences and circumstances, while helping them build self- awareness, recognise their strengths and develop healthier ways of navigating life. For me, therapy is about empowering my clients and help them undertsand themselves to create meaningful change.
Speaks : English, Hindi and Gujarati
Hello, my name is Mahek, a junior psychologist at Sanctum Foundation. I believe that therapy is a space which is safe, comforting, and humane, which is required in our fast paced environments.
It provides a non-judgemental environment to deal with the different aspects of life.
I have completed my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Christ University, Bangalore. My approach is client centered, warm, empathetic and collaborative with a strong emphasis on building a safe and non-judgemental space and being humane before anything else.
With three decades in the fashion and retail industries, Iffat Haider Jivan’s journey into the space of mental health was an unusual turn borne out of a personal struggle.
Seeing some of her closest people fail to deal with anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and personality disorders, she became aware of similar situations in every other household. Working almost impossible hours beyond her day job, she co-founded the Sanctum Foundation with Dr. Natasha Kate as a one-of-a-kind centre that extends treatments with inclusion and support.
An alumni of the Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Jivan holds a certification in business administration from the prestigious INSEAD. She is also on the board of the Indian Association for Promotion of Adoption and Child Welfare.
Dr. Natasha Kate is an award-winning, internationally-qualified psychiatrist based in Mumbai. A Diplomate of the National Board (DNB) gold medalist, she has to her credit over 50 reputedly published
academic papers.
Her focus areas of practice include trauma with history, difficult behaviour, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, and mental health complexities in young adults. In addition to pharmacological management, Dr. Kate works on rehabilitating her patients and helps them to become more independent. She often serves as a first-line responder to at-risk patients.
Dr. Kate’s goal is to provide people dealing with mental health issues with a safe space where they can heal, grow to their full potential, and lead happy and fulfilling lives.
