There are several consulting psychologists available on campus (at Faculty Club) on all working days and on Saturdays for the campus community. To book an appointment, call 3628 or 3629.
If the phone number is not reachable, please email the psychologists to get an appointment.
In addition, we also have several consulting psychiatrists, who visit the Health Centre twice a week. Contact the health centre for appointments with psychiatrists.
IISc members must feel free to meet any of these four mental health professionals for help.
Ms. Vasundhara
Clinical Psychologist
Consulting hours: Monday, Tuesday and Friday: 09.30 am to 5.30 pm, Wednesday and Thursday : 11.00am to 07.00pm, Saturday : 10.00am to 1.00pm/1.00pm to5.00pm.
Phone No:- 8077342430
Email: vasundhara2@iisc.ac.in
Ms. Vasundhara, a Clinical Psychologist at IISc, holds an MPHIL in Clinical Psychology from Gautam Buddha University, Uttar Pradesh. With extensive internship experience at multiple hospitals and organizations, she specializes in psychological assessments and evidence-based and outcome- based therapeutic approaches. Her expertise spans various populations including children, adolescents, adults and old age populations. She has work experience in dealing with various mental disorders, including anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, interpersonal conflict, mood disorders, schizophrenia and other behavioural and mental disorders, addressed through diverse therapeutic methods.
Swetapragyan Panda
Clinical Psychologist
Consulting hours: Monday and Tuesday : 11.00am to 07.00pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday : 09.30 am to 5.30 pm, Saturday : 10.00am to 1.00pm/1.00pm to5.00pm.
Phone No:- 8929789550
Email: swetapragyan@iisc.ac.in
Sweta is a RCI licensed Clinical Psychologist who has underwent extensive training and has experience in psychological assessments and treatment of clients suffering from various emotional, mental and behavioral disorders. She has experience in working with a variety of populations including children, adolescents and adults and helping them tackle issues like relationship conflicts, depression, OCD, anxiety and so on through the use of different therapeutic modalities.
Mr B. G. Shridhar
Psychologist, Wellness Centre Committee
Consulting hours: Monday and Thursday : 11.00am to 07.00pm, Tuesday ,Wednesday and Friday : 09.00 am to 5.00 pm, Saturday : 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Email: shridharbg@iisc.ac.in
Phone: 8310863505
Sridhar is a mental health professional, with experience in counselling, therapy and psychological assessments. He completed his masters in clinical psychology and worked on “Emotional intelligence and perceived stress” as a part of the program. He has worked as a clinical psychologist in a psychiatric setup for nearly six years, has done online counselling and has also taught at universities.
Ms M. S. Savitha
Psychologist, Wellness Centre Committee
Consulting hours: Monday ,Tuesday and Thursday : 09.30 am to 5.30 pm, Wednesday and Friday : 11.00am to 07.00pm, Saturday : 10.00am to 1.00pm.
Email: savithams@iisc.ac.in
Phone: 7975909083
Savitha M S is a clinical psychologist at IISc. She got her M.Sc. from Bangalore University, and obtained a license as clinical psychologist from RCI. She had extensive internships in many hospitals including NIMHANS, Bangalore. She has been practising psychology from the past six years in different hospitals and has experience of working with children, adolescents and adults, with psychological assessment, testing and therapy.