Our Team
Dr. Balan Vijay Kumar
MBBS, DPM, MD (Psychiatry)
Specialist ‘A’ Psychiatrist
(MOH:D21205)
Dr. Balan Vijay Kumar completed his MBBS from Goa Medical College, Goa in 1985, and MD (Psychiatry) from Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi in 1991.
Subsequently he worked as Senior Resident at NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, India), Lecturer at Christian Medical College, Vellore; and as Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India. He has been working in the UAE since 1998.
His areas of interest include Psychopharmacology and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Malayalam & Tamil.
Dr. Elizabeth Kurian
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry)
Specialist ‘A’ Psychiatrist
(MOH:D17910)
Dr. Elizabeth Kurian did her MBBS from Kottayam Government Medical College, Kerala in 2004; and completed her MD in Psychiatry from St John’s Medical College, Bangalore in 2009.
Following this, she worked as Assistant Professor at Pushpagiri Medical College, Kerala. She has been practicing in the UAE since 2013.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi & Malayalam
Dr. Thenral Munusamy
MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), MRCPsych
(UK) Specialist ‘A’ Psychiatrist
(MOH: D71184)
Dr. Thenral Munusamy completed her MBBS from Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu in 2004. She completed her MD (Psychiatry) from Stanley Medical College, Chennai in 2009. She is also a member of The Royal College of Psychiatry UK (MRCPsych (UK)) since 2022.
After her postgraduate training, she had worked as Assistant, and later as Associate Professor, at Shri Sathya Sai Medical College, Tamil Nadu. She has been practicing in the UAE since 2021.
Her areas of interest include General Adult Psychiatry, Women and Adolescent Mental Health, and Mental Health Awareness.
Languages spoken – English, Tamil & Hindi.
Dr. Jeena Fiji
MBBS, DPM
General Practitioner
(MOH: D18737)
Dr. Jeena Fiji did her MBBS from Terna Medical College, Mumbai in 2000, and Diploma in Psychiatry from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Medical College (Sion Hospital), Mumbai in 2003.
She has been practicing in the UAE since 2011. Her areas of interest include Adult Psychiatry, Stress Management as well as Learning and Behaviour Issues in Children.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi & Malayalam
Dr. Mohamed Farook Parambath Kandy
M.Phil. (Clinical Psychology),
PGDGC, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist
(MOH: T71281)
Dr. Mohamed Farook Parambath Kandy completed his M.Phil, in Clinical Psychology in 2016 from SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India. He also obtained doctorate (Psy.D.) in 2021 with specialisation in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Substance Abuse from Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences under Osmania University, Hyderabad, India.
As part of Psy.D, he has done internships at Punyakoti Health Centre for Behavioural Medicine, Hospet, Karnataka and Institute of Mental Health and Neuroscience (IMHANS) Kozhikode, Kerala.
He has over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. His areas of interest include various of psychotherapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapies. He also has extensive experience in individual, couple and family therapies.
Languages spoken: English, Malayalam and Tamil
Dr Sakshi Rai
MA, MPhil (Clinical Psychology), Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
MOH License – T76202
Dr. Sakshi Rai holds a distinguished academic and professional background in Clinical Psychology. She earned her MA in Psychology from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in 2008 and went on to complete her M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology at the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi, from 2009 to 2011. She obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology in 2019 from Ranchi University, with a thesis titled “Digital Social Stories in Improving Problem Behaviour in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder.” Dr. Rai was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) by the University Grant Commission (UGC) in 2008.
Professionally, Dr. Rai served as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, from 2013 to 2019. She then joined the Department of Psychiatry at Christian Medical College, Vellore, where she worked as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology from 2019 to 2024.
Dr. Rai is a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). She is also a Professional Life Member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists (PLM 759/11/21) and a Life Member of the Indian Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (LM/R-022).
Throughout her career, Dr. Rai has supervised over 20 academic research projects and has more than 10 publications in indexed journals. Her areas of interest include various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Existential and Person-Centred approaches, and Integrative frameworks in psychotherapy. She is particularly skilled in clinical evaluations and personality assessments, with extensive expertise in managing OCD, anxiety disorders, personality and mood disorders, ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, and learning disabilities. Additionally, she has a keen interest in addressing marital and relational conflicts.
Dr. Rai is fluent in Hindi, English, Malayalam, and Bangla.
Lakshmi Vipin Krishnan
MSC (Clinical Psychology)
Clinical Psychologist
(MOH: T46611)
Lakshmi Vipin Krishnan completed her BA (Psychology) from Christ College, Bangalore in 2005, and MSc (Clinical Psychology) from Montfort College, Bangalore in 2007. Since then, she has been working as a Clinical Psychologist.
She has worked with various NGO’s, Special Needs Centres, Schools and Clinics in India and the UAE.
Her clinical expertise includes various Psychotherapies (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy) and Psychological Assessments.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi & Malayalam
Reeham Mohammed Salim
B.Sc., M.Sc., (Audiology and Speech Language Pathology)
Speech Therapist
MOH License - T76284
Reeham Mohammed Salim earned her Bachelor’s (B.Sc.) degree from 2015 to 2019 and her Master’s (M.Sc.) degree from 2019 to 2021 in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology at Dr. MV Shetty College of Speech and Hearing, Mangalore, Karnataka. She is licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Upon graduation, she completed internships at Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore, and First Neuro Hospital Autism Centre, Mangalore. These institutions specialize in speech and language therapy for various paediatric cases, including Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Speech Language Delay, Stuttering, and Swallowing disorders.
Reeham subsequently worked at Oreva Rehabilitation Solutions in Bangalore, where she managed a diverse range of paediatric and adult cases. Her areas of interest include therapy for Autism, Aphasia, Dysarthria, and Stuttering.
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi & Malayalam
Hima Jayakaran
B.OT. (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
Occupational Therapist
MOH License - T78271
With over eighteen years of experience in Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Hima has worked with children across varied settings. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from SRM College of Occupational Therapy (1999-2003), and over the years, she has developed a deep expertise in working with children diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.
Hima is highly skilled in providing tailored, evidence-based therapies that focus on improving sensory integration, motor development, and self-care skills. Throughout her career, she has built a strong track record, consistently achieving positive outcomes and receiving high parent satisfaction for the effective results she delivers.
In addition to her extensive hands-on experience, Hima is certified in Oral Placement Therapy (OPT) – Level 1, Sensory Integration – Levels 1 & 2, and Handwriting Without Tears (HWT). These specialized certifications enable her to offer targeted interventions, ensuring a comprehensive approach to address the diverse needs of children facing a range of developmental challenges.
Hima’s approach is grounded in the belief that every child has the potential to succeed with the right support. Her passion lies in empowering children to reach their full potential, providing them with an environment where they can thrive, learn, and achieve their personal goals. With a focus on individualized care, Hima ensures that each treatment plan is tailored to meet the unique needs of the child, helping to foster independence and confidence.
Deeply committed to each child’s growth, Hima is a strong advocate for involving and empowering both children and parents in the therapeutic process.
Languages Spoken: English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam