Dr. Barkha Chikara

Background

Dr. Barkha Chikara is a psychiatrist with an MD (Psychiatry) from NIMHANS who practises research-informed, patient-centred care. OCD is her core area of expertise, and she treats it with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and medication. She also has a particular interest in women's mental health, neurodivergence in adult women and children, trauma-related disorders and substance use. She is passionate about psychotherapy, especially Trauma-Focused CBT, and works with neuromodulation, including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and tDCS.

Areas of focus

OCD (core area of expertise)
Women's mental health
Neurodivergence in adult women and children
Trauma-related disorders
Substance use and addiction medicine
Trauma-Focused CBT
TMS and tDCS (neuromodulation)
ADHD
Psychotic disorders

Approaches and treatments

Medication management
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

Seeing Dr. Barkha Chikara at Mindly

All Mindly consultations are online, by video. After your free pre-consultation call, we match you with the right clinician for your needs, so we cannot promise a specific clinician in advance.

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Conditions Barkha supports

Languages

Barkha consults in English, Hindi.

Concerns Barkha treats

OCD
ADHD
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction and substance use
Psychosis

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Before you book

Common questions

Which languages does Barkha consult in?

Dr. Barkha Chikara consults in English and Hindi. Tell us your language when you book and we will try to match you with a clinician who speaks it.

What does Barkha help with?

The areas of focus on Barkha's profile include OCD (core area of expertise), Women's mental health, Neurodivergence in adult women and children, Trauma-related disorders and Substance use and addiction medicine. Your first consultation looks at what is going on for you, and what care fits.

Can Barkha prescribe medicine?

Yes. As a psychiatrist, Barkha is a medical doctor who can diagnose, prescribe medicine and, where it helps, offer talking therapy. Whether you need medicine depends on your assessment.

What happens in a first consultation with Barkha?

The psychiatrist asks about your mood, sleep, appetite, energy and daily life over the past few weeks, and about your history. You then talk through what may be going on and the options, and agree a plan together.

How do I book a consultation with Barkha?

Book a free pre-consultation call with Mindly Health. Our team matches you with the right clinician for your needs and language, so we cannot promise a specific clinician in advance. All consultations are online, by video.