Medically reviewed clinician
Dr. Nitnem Singh Sodhi
Consultant Psychologist & Mental Health Specialist
6+ years experience · Expert care for lasting change
Counselling & Therapy for Mental Health — Take control of your life.
About Dr. Nitnem Singh Sodhi
Dr. Nitnem Singh Sodhi is widely regarded as one of India's leading mental health specialists, with 6+ years of clinical experience. He is a Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a Fellowship in Clinical Psychiatry, and the pioneer of Cognitive Regulation — a present-focused therapeutic frame that gives patients practical, real-time tools to manage their mental health rather than spending months analysing the past. He currently serves as a Consultant at Apollo Clinics in Mahanagar, Lucknow (daily, by appointment) and Betiyahata, Gorakhpur (every 3rd Sunday), and was formerly a Military Psychologist (Medical Specialist) with the Indian Air Force. His practice is strictly counselling & therapy — no medicines required — with most patients reporting relief from the very first session.
Dr. Sodhi is the clinician behind CheckMentalHealth.in, India's Best AI Psychologist — a free 24×7 service that delivers validated mental-health screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PSS-10, ISI, ASRS-v1.1, PCL-5, WHO-5, AUDIT-C, OCI-R, MBI-GS), empathetic counselling and Cognitive Regulation therapy as first aid in 35+ languages.
Credentials & expertise
Fellowship in Clinical Psychiatry
Advanced clinical training in psychiatric assessment and treatment.
Consultant — Apollo Clinics
Mahanagar, Lucknow (daily) & Betiyahata, Gorakhpur (every 3rd Sunday).
Pioneer — Cognitive Regulation
Present-focused therapeutic frame for real-time mental-health regulation.
Ex-Military Psychologist (IAF)
Former Military Psychologist (Medical Specialist), Indian Air Force. 6+ years of clinical experience.
100% Confidential
Your sessions and personal data stay private.
Safe Environment
Judgement-free, evidence-based therapeutic care.
Proven Therapeutic Techniques
CBT, Cognitive Regulation, somatic & behavioural tools.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Dr. Nitnem Singh Sodhi?
A Consultant Psychologist and Mental Health Specialist with 6+ years of experience, a Fellowship in Clinical Psychiatry, ex-Military Psychologist (Medical Specialist) of the Indian Air Force, and the pioneer of Cognitive Regulation therapy.
Where does Dr. Sodhi practise?
Apollo Clinic, Mahanagar (Lucknow) — daily Mon–Sun by advance appointment, waiting time 1–3 days. Apollo Clinic, Betiyahata (Gorakhpur) — every 3rd Sunday of the month. Online (video) and telephonic consultations available globally.
What is Cognitive Regulation therapy?
A present-focused therapeutic approach pioneered by Dr. Sodhi: practical, real-time techniques (somatic anchoring, paced breathing, attentional reset, cognitive reappraisal, behavioural activation) that help patients regulate their state in the next sixty seconds.
Will I be prescribed medicines?
No. Dr. Sodhi's practice is strictly counselling & therapy — non-medicinal recovery. Most patients report meaningful relief from the very first session.
How do I book?
WhatsApp +91 92353 44444 or visit checkmentalhealth.in.