Dr Banika Ahuja first began her training with a BSc in Psychology at Delhi University, India, before completing an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience and a DClinPsy in Clinical Psychology at University College London (UCL). She has worked across a wide range of NHS, private, and forensic settings, supporting individuals across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds. Her professional journey also includes experience in neuropsychology, IAPT, and international contexts, which has shaped the way she now works with clients.
In the therapy room, Dr Ahuja brings a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and person-centred approach. She draws on training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She tailors therapy to the individual, considering their personal context, experiences, and intersecting identities. Dr Ahuja’s practice values curiosity, intersectionality, and empowerment, helping clients build self-awareness and take control of their lives.
All clinicians at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic are trained to conduct comprehensive assessments, considering you as a whole person rather than a specific issue. They tailor treatment and integrate multiple therapeutic perspectives to create a plan that is both evidence-based and uniquely suited to you.
Dr Ahuja works with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, self-esteem difficulties, relationship difficulties, personality difficulties, psychosis, body image concerns, grief/loss, social anxiety, health anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, ASD, stroke, brain injury, and dementia. She has specialist experience in trauma and complex emotional difficulties. Whatever someone is struggling with, Dr Ahuja aims to offer support that recognises and respects their unique needs and experiences.
Alongside her therapy work, Dr Ahuja is actively involved in advocacy, grassroots initiatives, corporate and academic workshops, international collaborations, policy and research work, and public engagement projects aimed at destigmatising mental health and promoting systemic change.
She can conduct assessments in both English and Hindi.