Karishma Valsan

Karishma K Valsan is a Consultant Psychologist at Softmind, providing psychological counselling in Thrissur. She holds an MSc in Clinical Psychology and brings over six years of experience across psychological practice and academic work.

Her areas of practice include anxiety, low mood, stress, emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties. She also supports adolescents and young adults experiencing academic pressure and self-esteem concerns, alongside children with special educational needs and their families.

Her therapeutic work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), DBT-informed skills and mindfulness. Depending on individual needs, sessions may involve exploring recurring thoughts, gradually approaching feared situations, developing emotional regulation skills or making practical changes in daily routines.

Her experience includes psychological evaluation, psychometric testing, caregiver psychoeducation and behavioural support. She works collaboratively to connect the understanding gained through assessment with relevant goals and interventions.

Alongside her practice, Karishma has experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate interns in case formulation, professional ethics and the application of therapeutic methods.