Dr Lata Hemchand
DM&SP(NIMHANS),Ph.D
Founder Trustee
Clinical Psychologist | 40+ Years of Experience
Dr. Lata Hemchand is a seasoned Clinical Psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, psychosocial rehabilitation, and counselor training. With over 40 years of experience, her work spans family and marital therapy, alternative sexualities, spirituality in health, and mental health interventions for chronic conditions. She is passionate about integrating theory with practical applications, developing training programs, and ensuring empathetic care for individuals facing mental health challenges.
Career Highlights
Healthcare Institutions: Worked with St. John’s, St. Martha’s, Wockhardt Hospitals, and Richmond Fellowship Society.
Academic and Leadership Roles: Professor at RFPG College and CEO/Secretary of Richmond Fellowship Society (RFS) in Bangalore.
Public Health Initiatives: Contributed to HIV/AIDS sector initiatives and consulted for South India AIDS Action Programme and NIMHANS.
Current Engagements
Private Practice: Providing therapy and counseling with a focus on family therapy, marital therapy, and alternative sexualities.Dr Lata Hemchand is a seasoned Clinical Psychologist with over 40 years of experience specializing in psychotherapy, psychosocial rehabilitation supervision of counselors and training.
Consultant: Richmond Fellowship Society and Shloka Devaih Trust.
Education
M.Phil in Clinical Psychology: NIMHANS
Ph.D. in Psychology: Thesis on Student Mental Health and Counseling
PG Diploma in Medical and Social Psychology: NIMHANS
Certificates: Sexuality and Culture (University of Amsterdam), Counseling Supervision (Central School of Counseling Training, London)
Areas of Expertise
Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy
Family & Marital Therapy
Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Alternative Sexualities
Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Long-term Mental Health Care
Counselor Training & Supervision
Spirituality and Mental Health
HIV/AIDS Counseling and Advocacy
Research in Mental Health & Sexuality
Research & Publications
Spirituality and Mental Health – Indian Psychiatric Society Newsletter (2004)
Manuals for HIV/AIDS Counseling – Swasti & India-Canada HIV/AIDS Project (2005)
Integrated Cognitive Retraining in Agenesis of Corpus Callosum – Neuropsychological Trends (2010)
Use of Stories in Counseling and Psychotherapy – Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry (2011)
A Psychologist’s Journey to Understanding Sexual Orientation – “Nothing to Fix: Medicalization of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity” (2016)
The Concept of Happiness in the Upanishads and its Relevance to Therapy – Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology (2021)
Psychological Services in Long-term Care Facilities – Aging and Mental Health (2024)
Research on Sexuality in People with Severe Mental Illness – Psychology of Sexuality and Mental Health (2024, under publication)
Interests
Mental Health Awareness & Education
Training Future Counselors & Mental Health Professionals
Research in Psychology & Sexuality
Promoting Wellness Through Spirituality and Therapy
