Shahud Ali Athikavil

Shahud Ali Athikavil is a Clinical Psychologist and RCI-licensed Rehabilitation Counsellor with professional experience in clinical, community, educational, and organizational settings. He provides evidence-informed psychological assessment, counselling, psychotherapy, and psychoeducational interventions for adolescents and adults.

With training in Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology (RCI Recognized), Rehabilitation Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, and Applied Psychology, he has developed experience in psychological assessment, case formulation, therapeutic intervention, and mental health education.

Areas of Expertise

Shahud Ali provides psychological support for a range of emotional, behavioural, academic, and interpersonal concerns, including:

• Anxiety and excessive worry
• Depression and mood-related difficulties
• Academic stress and examination anxiety
• Adolescent emotional and behavioural concerns
• Family and relationship difficulties
• Communication and interpersonal problems
• Behavioural concerns in children and adolescents
• Emotional difficulties
• Career and academic decision-making
• Stress management and emotional well-being
• Psychological assessment and case formulation

His clinical work includes the use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Schema Therapy, selected according to the individual’s needs and clinical presentation.

Clinical Experience

Shahud has worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, mood difficulties, academic stress, emotional concerns, behavioural difficulties, and family-related challenges. During his professional experience, he has conducted individual therapy, psychological assessments, case formulation, treatment planning, and clinical documentation using DSM-5/DSM-5-TR and ICD-based clinical frameworks.

As a consultant psychologist and soft-skills trainer, he has conducted 120+ therapy sessions and delivered school and college programmes addressing emotional intelligence, study skills, communication, and adolescent well-being. He has also provided parent guidance sessions focusing on family communication and adolescent behavioural concerns.

Education & Professional Training

• Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology – RCI Recognized, Amity University, Rajasthan
• Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology – RCI Recognized
• Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling, Jamia Millia Islamia
• Master of Science in Applied Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

He has additionally undertaken professional training in CBT, Couple Therapy, psychological assessment, Autism-related supervision, Mental Health First Response, counselling skills, and psychological testing.

Book a Consultation

To consult Shahud Ali Athikavil for psychological counselling, psychotherapy, psychological assessment, adolescent counselling, academic stress, anxiety, emotional difficulties, family concerns, or behavioural concerns, contact Wellness Clinic – Counselling & Psychotherapy and schedule an appointment.